Reggaeton

Latin America has various forms of music through out its various countries and regions. Though these forms of music are widely popular in their own countries regaetton is one form that is widely played throughout all of Latin America and can be heard in other countries such as the United States and Japan. This form of urban music has become the voice for many of Latin America's youth giving them an outlet to tell their story and become successful and profitable in some cases.

The name derives from this musical genre of Caribbean inspired music reggae, hence the name ragaetton. As the years went on artist along with dj's and producers gave it it's unique sound and beat.

While reggaeton exploded in the late 80's early 90's in countries like Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Panama regaetton has evolved from it's early form to what it is today the music mainly stayed in underground clubs and bars. According to RegaettonFever.com this form of music could be heard in Panama as early as the mid to late 70's.

But, there is a controversy among people in Panama and Puerto Rico of who invented the new genre. Panama claims it was the first country to bring Spanish influenced reggae to the underground scene first. But, it was Puerto Rico who gave the music a whole new beat and name.

The musical art-form has become Latin American's form of Hip-Hop, evolving from a genre of music to a culture where music, fashion, trade, business, and entrepreneurship are just some of the key elements driving it's followers.

Artist like Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Tego Calderon, and Jultio Voltio are among some of the most popular regaetton artist playing concerts throughout the world and whose music can be heard in motion pictures such as "The Fast and the Furriest Tokyo Drift" and "Too Fast Too Furriest" to name a few.

Regaetton has also been able to pave the way for female artist such as Ivy Queen, a.k.a 'La Caballota' who has been regaetton's leading lady. Other artist such as Orquídea Negra of LDA, La Factoria are just a few of a long list of female regaetton artist out there today.

Don't be surprised if you hear this musical genre in places like Europe or Japan. Artist like Japan's Los Kalibres are bringing the new musical genre mixing in Japanese along side Spanish lyrics creating a new wave of international artist. As local clubs and dj's continue to pump out regaetton sounds the music can only spread further and further.

Regaetton has come along way from it's humble beginning to the musical phenomenon it is today. The music will continue to inspire and motivate generations to strive for success and hope for a better tomorrow.