The Top 5 Latino Hip Hop Music Videos of All Time

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re counting down the top 5 Latino hip hop music videos of all time. From Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” to Ozuna’s “Te Boté,” these videos represent the best of what Latin hip hop has to offer.

“La Raza” by Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino American hip hop recording group to have multi-platinum and platinum albums, having sold over 18 million albums worldwide. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast rap and Hip Hop in the early 1990s, being led by rapper B-Real, who narrated much of the group’s songs in Spanish.

“La Raza” is a song by Cypress Hill. It was released in 1998 as the second single from their album IV. The song peaked at number 28 on the US Hot 100 chart. The song contains a sample of “I Wanna Be Where You Are” by Michael Jackson.

The music video for “La Raza” was directed by Marcus Nispel and produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. It features footage of the band performing in front of a live audience, intercut with footage of people dancing in various settings.

“La Cumbia” by Control Machete

“La Cumbia” by Control Machete is one of the classic Latino hip hop music videos of all time. The video features the late Chilean rapper, singer and producer, control Machete, who was a pioneer in the Latin American hip hop scene. The video is set in a post-apocalyptic world where control Machete is the only survivor. The video features control Machete rapping in Spanish and English about the end of the world and his survival.

“Guantanamera” by Wyclef Jean

“Guantanamera” is a hip hop song recorded by Wyclef Jean for his 1997 album The Carnival. The song features a sample of the Cuban folk song “Guantanamera” and became a hit in many countries, reaching number one in France and Spain. The music video was directed by Hype Williams and features Jean rapping in various locations around New York City.

##Heading: “99 Luftballons” by Nena
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“99 Luftballons” is a 1983 synth-pop single by German artist Nena. The English version of the song, titled “99 Red Balloons”, was also a hit in the United States, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video was directed by Winfried Dunkel and features footage of balloons being released into the air.

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“La Bomba” is a 1986 song recorded by Scottish band Aztec Camera. The song was written by band member Roddy Frame and became a hit in many countries, reaching number one in Italy and Spain. The music video was directed by Peter Care and features the band performing in a variety of locations around London.

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“Livin’ la Vida Loca” is a 1999 pop song recorded by Ricky Martin. The song became a global hit, reaching number one in many countries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The music video was directed by Wayne Isham and features Martin living life to the fullest in various exotic locales.

##Heading: “Maria Maria” by Santana featuring The Product G&B
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“Maria Maria” is a 2000 song recorded by Santana featuring American R&B group The Product G&B. The song was written by group member Francisco Santos and became a global hit, reaching number one in many countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The music video was directed by Marcus Nispel and features Santana playing live in front of an enthusiastic audience.

“Latino Gangsters” by Mr. Criminal

“Latino Gangsters” by Mr. Criminal is a music video that celebrates Latino culture and hip hop. The video features Mr. Criminal rapping about the struggles and triumphs of being a Latino gangster. The video is set in Los Angeles and features cameos from some of the biggest names in Latino hip hop, includingBaby Bash, Cypress Hill, Kid Frost, andAfroman. “Latino Gangsters” is an instant classic and one of the most important music videos in Latino hip hop history.

“Lowrider” by Cypress Hill

“Lowrider” by Cypress Hill is a classic Latino hip hop song that has been popular since its release in 1993. The music video features the band performing in front of a lowrider car, and it is interspersed with footage of Latino culture and life.

“Oye Como Va” by Santana is another classic Latino hip hop song that was released in 1970. The music video for the song features footage of the band performing in front of a graffiti-covered wall, and it also includes shots of Latin American life and culture.

“La Bamba” by Los Lobos is a classic Latino folk song that was popularized by the 1987 film of the same name. The music video for the song features the band performing in front of a traditional Mexican backdrop, and it includes footage of Latin American life and culture.

” Guantanamera” by Wyclef Jean is a modern Latino hip hop song that was released in 2000. The music video for the song features the rapper performing in front of a Haitian flag, and it also includes shots of Latin American life and culture.

“Loco” by Enrique Iglesias is a modern pop song with Latin influences that was released in 2010.The music video for the song features the singer performing in front of a tropical backdrop, and it also includes shots of Latin American life and culture.