Top Ten Latin Music of 2009

Looking for the top Latin music of 2009? Look no further! We’ve got the definitive list of the year’s best, from sizzling salsa to heart-pounding cumbia.

Shakira- She Wolf

Shakira scored her fourth No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Songs chart with “Loba,” the lead single from her Grammy-nominated album of the same name. “Loba” spent seven weeks atop the Latin Songs survey and also led Billboard’s Latin Rhythm Airplay tally for three weeks.

Aventura- Inmortal

Inmortal is the fifth studio album by Bachata group Aventura, released on June 9, 2009. The album is a collection of Bachata-infused ballads and up-tempo tracks. It features the hit singles “Por Un Segundo” and “Dile Al Amor”.

The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and #11 on the Billboard 200. It has been certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.

Wisin & Yandel- Abusadora

Wisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna (known by his stage name Wisin) (born December 19, 1978 in Cayey, Puerto Rico) and Llandel Malave Veguilla (known by his stage name Yandel) (born January 14, 1977 in Cayey, Puerto Rico). They started their career in the late 1990s as part of the musical group Riqueños.”[1] Their major breakthrough came in 2000 with their first album “Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio”.

“Abusadora” is a song recorded by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel for their seventh studio album La Revolución (2009).[1] It was released as the first single from the album on March 24, 2009. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Songs chart in the United States.

Chayanne- Tu Te Vas

Chayanne’s “Tu Te Vas” was one of the top Latin songs of 2009. The ballad debuted at number one on Billboard’s Latin Songs chart in March 2009 and remained there for nine weeks. “Tu Te Vas” became one of only four songs in the history of the chart to spend that many weeks at number one.

Gloria Estefan- Hoy

In 2009, Gloria Estefan released her first studio album in seven years, and it quickly shot to the top of the Latin music charts. “Hoy” is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases Estefan’s incredible vocal range. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the song has remained a favorite among Latin music fans for years.

Luis Fonsi- No Me Doy Por Vencido

Luis Fonsi rose to fame in the Latin world with his debut album, Comenzaré (I Will Begin), in 1998, and he has since become one of the most successful Latin artists of all time. His 2009 single, “No Me Doy Por Vencido,” was a huge hit, spending a record-breaking 56 weeks at the top of the Billboard Latin Songs chart. The song was also nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Marc Anthony- Vivir Mi Vida

“Vivir Mi Vida” (English: “Live My Life”) is a song written by Guatemalan producer Ricardo Arjona and recorded by Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony. It was released on April 23, 2013, as the lead single from his thirteenth studio album 3.0 (2013). The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and in Spain, while reaching number two in Argentina and Venezuela. It also became Anthony’s first single to topped the Billboard Tropical Songs chart. In the United States, “Vivir Mi Vida” spent 14 consecutive weeks at number one on the Hot Latin Songs, becoming the longest-running single of 2013, and also becoming Anthony’s longest-running No. 1 on that chart.

The song won two Latin Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Song of the Year. At the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards, it won Anthony a record 10th Hot Latin Song of the Year award. For winning Song of the Year, “Vivir Mi Vida” became only the third song to be awarded both coveted prizes from the Academy; Gloria Estefan’s “Mi Tierra” (1993) was first, followed by Shakira’s “La Tortura” (2005).

Ricky Martin- The Best Thing About Me Is You

This feel-good anthem about self-acceptance and love is the lead single off of Ricky Martin’s album, Musica + Alma + Sexo. The Best Thing About Me Is You was a smash hit, quickly climbing to the top of the Latin charts. The upbeat track features Martin’s signature sound – a perfect blend of pop, Latin, and dance music.

Tito El Bambino- El Amor

Tito El Bambino is a reggaeton singer from Puerto Rico. He is one of the most well-known and popular Latin artists of today. His album “El Amor” was released in 2009 and quickly rose to the top of the Latin music charts. It remained there for several weeks, making it one of the most successful Latin albums of 2009.

Enrique Iglesias- Cuando Me Enamoro

Enrique Iglesias has been a force in the Latin music world for years, and 2009 was no exception. His hit single “Cuando Me Enamora” (When I Fall in Love) topped the charts and had everyone singing along. This feel-good love song is the perfect addition to any Latin music collection.