Concept in Definition ABC

The rhythm of the moment: a combination of Jamaican reggae, rap and hip hop

Reggaetón is one of the musical genres that has grown the most in recent years, reaching its diffusion levels from acceptance fantastic all over the planet. It is a combination of Jamaican reggae, rap, and hip hop. Undoubtedly, reggae has been one of the musical genres that has been most combined with other genres throughout its history and this happened opportunely with hip hop and rap, giving way to the reggaeton.

Although its origin dates back to the seventies of the last century, it was not until the decade of the nineties would start to catch on and become one of the most popular music in the world whole. We could say that it took a long time to spread but when the time came it exceeded any expectation…

Originally from the Central America and Caribbean region

It is native to the region of Central America and the Caribbean and for this reason it is explained that most of the soloists and groups that interpret this rhythm are originally from these areas.

Its predecessors introduced elements of rap and hip hop that would give it its characteristic sound.

Meanwhile, Panama is located as the place from which it was spread in principle as a result of the large number of Jamaican immigrants who arrived in these lands at times of the building the Panama canal. The peculiarity is that reggae was introduced to elements of rap and hip hop that would give it its characteristic sound.

With the to run of the years this gender was evolving and so it is that today's proposal is characterized by a greater influence of hip hop, a fact that is clearly seen in the lyrics of the songs that are recited by their interpreters.

Sensual dancing and sentimental lyrics, the key to success

But in addition to the predominance of rap and hip hop, in reggaeton today, there are two elements that make it unique, on the one hand, the lyrics of the songs, almost all speak to the woman and from feelings especially, and on the other hand we cannot ignore the sensuality with which it has tax dance this rhythm. Not only marked the same in regard to the movements of the couple that dance them but also in the interaction that has them performing movements that are very close to those that are deployed in a sexual relationship.

It should be noted that it is also correct to write it as reggaeton.