The Best of Mexican Pop Music in 2016

From corridos to cumbias and everything in between, these are the best Mexican pop songs of 2016.

Best Mexican Pop Songs of 2016

As the year comes to a close, we take a look at the best pop songs that came out of Mexico in 2016. From catchy ballads to upbeat anthems, these are the 10 tracks that had us dancing all year long.

1. “Hasta el Amanecer” by Nicky Jam
2. “Shaky Shaky” by Daddy Yankee
3. “Duele el Corazón” by Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin
4. “No Te Vayas” by Reik
5. “Ya Me Enteré” by Reik
6. “El Perdón” by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias
7. “Sola” by Anahí
8. “Me Voy enamorando” by Chino & Nacho feat Farruko
9. “Háblame de Ti” by Jesse & Joy feat Gente de Zona
10. “La Bicicleta” by Carlos Vives & Shakira

Best Mexican Pop Albums of 2016

It’s been a great year for Mexican pop music, with a number of great albums released in a variety of genres. Here are some of the best pop albums of 2016, from established artists to up-and-comers.

-M…estopor by Mónica Naranjo
Mónica Naranjo is one of the biggest names in Spanish-language pop, and her 2016 album M…estopor did not disappoint. The album is a mix of club tracks, ballads, and Latin pop anthems, all delivered with Naranjo’s trademark powerful vocal performance.

-Latinoamérica by Reykon
Reykon is a Colombian reggaeton singer who has been making waves in the Latin American music scene for several years. His 2016 album Latinoamérica was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, and it’s easy to see why – the album is packed with catchy reggaeton tracks that will get you moving.

-El Dorado by Shakira
Shakira’s tenth studio album El Dorado was released in May of 2017, but it’s definitely worth mentioning here as one of the best pop albums of the year. The album sees Shakira experimenting with different sounds and styles, from reggaeton to ballads to EDM-influenced tracks, all while staying true to her Latin roots. If you’re looking for something a little different from your usual pop fare, El Dorado is well worth checking out.

Best Mexican Pop Artists of 2016

The nominees for the 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards were announced on Wednesday (Feb. 17), with Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga and Jesse & Joy leading the pack with 15 nods apiece.

Meanwhile, Julieta Venegas earned her sixth consecutive Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for Algo Sucede, marking her 10th career Latin Grammy win.

Winners in all genre-specific categories will be announced live at the 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards on April 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Telemundo.

Here are 10 of the best Mexican pop artists of 2016:

1. Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
2. Jesse & Joy
3. Julieta Venegas
4. Mana
5. Gloria Trevi
6. Calle 13
7. Reik
8. Luis Fonsi
9. Sofia Reyes ft. Reykon
10. Jesse & Joy ft. Mario Domm