From: Panama

By, Lamarana Bah

Panama & Reggaeton

• Originated in Panama

• Became popular in Latin-

America In 1990s

• In 2004 it’s mainstream exposure spread to North American & Euro countries

• Originated as reggae en espanol after exposure in Puerto Rico it became known as Reggaeton

What Is Reggaeton?

•Reggaeton is a modification of raggamuffin that, in turn, developed from reggae and Hip Hop. Reggaeton distinguishes itself through its provocative and full of protest Spanish lyrics and exhibits the impact of further Latino styles, like bomba and salsa.

• Reggaeton is a relatively new music style that has become increasingly popular in the 90's.

Did it originate in Puerto Rico or Panama?

• There are two existing versions of reggaeton origin: some say that it originated in Panama, others argue that this musical direction comes from Puerto Rico. That is actually where the majority of reggaeton singers come from.

• Reggaeton actually developed from Jamaican Reggae, but was certainly influenced by various other musical directions, like for example, North American Hip-Hop and Puerto Rican rhythms.

• The first reggae songs, heard in Puerto Rico were, for instance, "Dembow" by Nando Boom, "Pantalon caliente" by Pocho Pan, "Dulce" by La Atrevida or also international successes performed by Gringo Man and El gran General, such as "Muevelo" and "Son bow".

Reggaeton• A blend of West Indian music Reggae • & Latin America Music Bomba and salsa

• Rhythm that characterizes Reggaeton referred to as “Dem Bow”

• Also combined with Rapping and singing

Reggaeton Lyrics

• Reggaeton lyrics tend to be more derived from hip hop than dancehall.

• Like hip hop, reggaeton has caused some controversy, albeit less, due to alleged exploitation of women

• Artist who characterized it known as

Shabba Ranks

Reggaeton Misunderstanding

Originated from Panama as reggae en espanol but was named Reggaeton in Puerto Rico and people believe that it originated in Puerto Rico because of that and also because more reggaeton artists are from Puerto Rico

Top 10 Reggaeton Artist

• Daddy Yankee Lady-Medico

• Suave y Lento J king

• Cosculluea Maximan

• Tony Dize Alexis

• Zion y Lenox Fido

Most Popular Reggaeton Album

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