5 Puerto Rican Pop Songs You Need to Hear

There’s no denying that Puerto Rican pop music is having a moment. From Ozuna to Bad Bunny, the island’s artists are taking the world by storm. And if you’re looking to get in on the action, we’ve got you covered.

Here are five Puerto Rican pop songs you need to hear:

1. “Taki Taki” by Ozuna, Selena Gomez, Cardi B and DJ Snake
2. “Mia” by Bad Bunny

Introduction

Puerto Rico has a thriving pop music scene, and there are plenty of great songs to choose from. Here are five of the best Puerto Rican pop songs that you need to hear.

1. “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
2. “El Amante” by Nicky Jam
3. “Dile” by Reykon ft. Maluma
4. “Hasta El Amanecer” by Nicky Jam
5. “Shaky Shaky” by Daddy Yankee

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee

“Despacito” is a reggaeton and Latin pop song composed in common time (4/4 time) with a length of three minutes and forty-seven seconds. The song is written in the key of E♭ major with a moderate tempo of 89 beats per minute. The original version of the song features vocals by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi, while the remix features vocals by Canadian singer Justin Bieber.

The song’s lyrical content discusses sexual intercourse and other related topics such as foreplay, mutual masturbation, and oral sex. The original version of the song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy hook and Fonsi’s vocal performance. Commercially, “Despacito” became an international success, reaching number one on the charts of 47 countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. In May 2017, the single became the first to be simultaneously number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in both digital downloads and streaming in Nielsen SoundScan history. It also became only the second mainly Spanish-language song to top Billboard’s Hot 100 chart after “Macarena” (Bayside Boys Remix) in 1996. In June 2017, “Despacito” became one of only three songs ever to top all three major Latin airplay charts for multiple weeks at a time—alongside Gloria Estefan’s “Mi Tierra” (1993) and Shakira’s “La Tortura” (2005).

The remix version featuring Justin Bieber was released on April 17, 2017. Bieber sings most of his verse in Spanish with some English sprinkles throughout while Fonsi sings his verses mostly in Spanish with some English words towards the end as well. The remix instantly rose to number one on all worldwide iTunes charts upon release—making it both Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s first number one outside their home country as well as Bieber’s sixth.(continue)

“El Amante” by Nicky Jam

Nicky Jam has been one of the most popular reggaeton artists for years, and “El Amante” is a great example of his style. The song is a slow, sensual ballad about a lovers’ quarrel, and Jam’s smooth vocals make it clear that he’s still very much in love with his partner.

“El Amante” was released in 2017, but it didn’t become a sensation until early 2018, when a video of a young couple dancing to the song went viral. The clip, which features the couple slow dancing in their living room, has been viewed millions of times and has helped “El Amante” become one of the most popular Puerto Rican pop songs of all time.

“Diles” by Bad Bunny ft. Ozuna, Arcangel, and De La Ghetto

“Diles” is a song by Puerto Rican trap singer Bad Bunny. The song features fellow Puerto Rican singers Ozuna, Arcangel, and De La Ghetto. It was released on April 28, 2017, by Ozuna’s label Dimelo Vi Records. “Diles” peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.

“Si Tú Novio Te Deja Sola” by J Balvin ft. Bad Bunny

This song, which was released in 2017, is a trap-influenced pop song about heartbreak. The lyrics are sung in both Spanish and English, which makes it accessible to a wider audience. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Latin Songs chart and has been certified double platinum in the United States.

“Bailame” by Nacho

“Bailame” is a reggaeton song by Puerto Rican singer Nacho. The song was released on June 23, 2016, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Todo Comienza en la Disco (2016). “Bailame” peaked at number one on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).