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Reggaeton (pronounced /?r?ge?'to?n/; also spelled reggaetón, and known as reguetón and reggaetón in Spanish) is a form of urban music that became popular with Latin American youth in the early 1990s. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Originating in Panama, reggaeton blends West-Indian music influences of reggae and dancehall with those of Latin America, such as bomba, plena, salsa, merengue, latin pop, cumbia and bachata as well as that of hip hop, contemporary R&B, and electronica. However, reggaeton is also combined with rapping or singing in Spanish. The influence of this genre has spread to the wider Latino communities in the United States, as well as the Latin American audience. While it takes influences from hip hop and Jamaican dancehall, it would be wrong to define reggaeton as the Hispanic or Latino version of either of these genres; reggaeton has its own specific beat and rhythm, whereas Latino hip hop is simply hip hop recorded by artists of Latino descent. The specific rhythm that characterizes reggaeton is referred to as "Dem Bow." [1][2] The name is a reference to the title of the dancehall song by Shabba Ranks that first popularized the beat in the early 1990s. Reggaeton's origins represents a hybrid of many different musical genres and influences from various countries in the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States. The genre of reggaeton however is most closely associated with Puerto Rico, as this is where the musical style later popularized and became most famous, and where the vast majority of its current stars originated. [3][4][5][6]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 [7], and to a lesser extent, explicit and violent lyrics. Further controversy surrounds perreo, a dance with explicit sexual overtones which is performed to reggaeton music. Perreo was the subject of a national controversy in Puerto Rico as reggaeton music and the predominantly lower class culture it derived from, became more popular and widely available. Reggaeton's roots started off as Spanish reggae in Panama.[3][7][8] The music eventually made its way and continued evolving and coming to prominence in Puerto Rico where it became reggaeton. Reggaeton started as an adaptation of Jamaican reggae (and later Jamaican dancehall) to the Spanish language and overall culture in Panama. [2] The origins of reggaeton begin with the first reggae recordings being made in Panama during the late 1970s. Reportedly, the Jamaican influence on Panamanian music has been strong since the early 20th century when Jamaican laborers were used to help build the Panama Canal. [2] Afro-Panamanians had been performing and recording Spanish-language reggae since the 1970s. Artists such as El General, Chicho Man, Nando Boom, Renato, and Black Apache are considered the first raggamuffin DJs from Panama. El General is often considered as the father of reggaeton, blending Jamaican reggae into a Latin-ised version[9][10]. It was common practice to translate the lyrics of Jamaican reggae song into Spanish and sing them over the original melodies, a form termed "Spanish reggae" or "Reggae en español." Meanwhile, during the 1980s the Puerto Rican rapper Vico C released Spanish-language hip hop records in his native island. His production of cassettes throughout the 1980s, mixing reggae and hip hop, also helped spread the early reggaeton sound, and he is widely credited with this achievement [11]. The widespread movement of "Spanish reggae" in the Latin-American communities of the Caribbean and the urban centres of the United States help increase its popularity [2].
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1. Rome: Noche de Roma, 17 June - 16 August 2009
July 16, 2009
Summer is the season of fun and brightness par excellence, the season that everybody waits for to have fun, forget the dullness of winter and break off everyday routine.
If you want to experience the liveliness of summer in Rome in the best way, you must visit Noche de Roma, a great party dedicated to Latin-American culture. Noche de Roma, a long-awaited event for all Roman citizens, but also for the tourists that crowd the city and the 4 stars hotels in Rome in summer, is a great chance to end the day in a cheerful and carefree way, tasting some typical dishes, taking part in a dance les... (read more)
Author: Francesca Tessarollo
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2. Roma: Fiesta Club '09, 18 June - 16th August 2009
June 26, 2009
From the 19th of June to the 16th of August Rome is transformed into a Latin American city: in this period the city hosts Fiesta Club ’09.
The 15th edition of Fiesta, an international festival of Latin American music and culture, will take place at Ippodromo delle Capannelle, and it will bring cheerfulness and a lot of good music to the eternal city. At the Ippodromo, indeed, a huge open air club will be set up, with various dance floors and three concert areas: a big arena with 5000 seats and two smaller stages, fit for more intimate concerts.
And the stages of Fiesta, an event tha... (read more)
Author: Francesca Tessarollo
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3. Phoenix-based Indie Label Patron Records Signs New Artist
February 22, 2009
Patron Records, the label which was awarded 2 nominations by New Music Weekly Magazine at the New Music Awards for 2008, are back and more 'def' than ever...."We are very pleased and ready to bring it on for 2009; we are now announcing our new talent to the label, "states CEO Abel Romero. Patron Records, who has been keying in on different countries, has once again hooked up with exciting talent from Colombia, South America, the country which has been reaching out and 'holoring' at Patron Records for a while now.
"We are very happy with signing "EL PONY," the Reggaeton/Hip-Hop 18 year o... (read more)
Author: Eric de Fontenay
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4. 5 Hit Reggaeton Music Albums
January 13, 2009
Reggaeton has been a popular musical genre in Latin America since 1900s. It was recognized by the world in 2004.Reggaeton can be described as a hybrid musical genre. An amalgamation of various music styles such as Bomba, Salsa, Bachata, Electronica, Jamaican Dancehall, Latin Pop, Hip Hop, Meringue etc Reggaeton originated in Panama in late 1970s and early 1980s. Later it made its way to Puerto Rico where it found huge popularity.
Broke & Famous:
Released on 11th December, 2007 Broke & Famous stands out in Reggaeton albums. This album was produced by DJ Nelson, Marioso and Tainy. It w... (read more)
Author: Steve McMains
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5. 2009 American Hits Re-Recorded With A Latin Groove
December 30, 2008
With Latin inspired music having an ever growing influence on the pop scene over the last few years, it is definitely about time for a record like this one to come along...
'Top Hits - Latin Style 2009' is a selection of the best cover songs you will hear anywhere this year, all remixed with a spicy Latino twist. On the album you will find hits originally recorded by the likes of Leona Lewis, Rihanna, Natasha Bedingfield and Jason Mraz but as you have never heard them before.
Using a 'poppier' take on the reggaeton style that has swept the world into a dancing frenzy as his main so... (read more)
Author: Eric de Fontenay
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6. The growth and popularity of reggaeton music
September 19, 2008
Did you know that in 2005, 4 albums out of Billboard’s top 10 Latin Music albums were reggaeton and sales of Latin music albums in USA were up by 23%! And it is not just about 2005; reggaeton have made the music charts and music stores busy across the world, especially in Latin America, Spain, Italy and even in some Asian countries.
Though by nature it is a form of urban music, reggaeton only became popular in 1990s and appealed to a large section of Latin American youth. Critics and musicians term it almost as a new genre of music with clear influence from Jamaican music (reggae and dan... (read more)
Author: Steve McMains
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7. Still Alive Heads To Telemundo TV
July 31, 2008
"STILL ALIVE," the international Reggaeton and Hip-Hop group from Cali, Colombia, is putting down all the funky beats & Latin rhymes like never before... are scheduled to appear on Telemundo's Discontrol TV program on 8-6-2008 in LA, California and scheduled for other appearances in LA that week...please see our Myspace for more details....
SUNDAY, MAKLIKY, BIGDAY, AND RJ, who are all family related, make up this unique and hot Reggaeton/Hip-Hop music group called "STILL ALIVE." "We got the 'Flo' and now we are in the playoffs, and its time to get real serious and take this thing to a w... (read more)
Author: Eric de Fontenay
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8. The Many Sides of Reggaeton
July 24, 2008
Reggaeton is a style of music which began during the early 1980's with a few pioneering artists. However, it was not until the 1990's that the Reggaeton style took root and from that time onward it has continued to grow in popularity and flourish. Currently there are dozens of known Reggaeton artists and the number continues to grow.
Reggaeton is Spanish music which draws it's influence mainly from Jamaican Reggae music; as the name 'Reggae'ton suggests. Reggaeton instrumentals are a fusion of Reggae and Spanish music. Reggaeton has masterfully blended Spanish music and Reggae music to c... (read more)
Author: Andy Mullins
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9. Still Alive Releases "Lady" Off Their High-Powered CD Un Nuevo Estilo
June 13, 2008
PHOENIX, AZ, June 11, 2008 -- FROM THEIR HIGH-POWERED CD -- "UN NUEVO ESTILO"..... International Latin sensation STILL ALIVE, the Colombian family group who cuts and creates their own style and version of Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, R&B, and too many other music styles to count, are now in Phoenix, AZ- home site of their indie label, Patrón Records.... Members include: SUNDAY, brother MAKLIKY, and cousins, BIGDAY and RJ. Just weeks after entering Miami, FL (the USA) STILL ALIVE has managed to heat-up and shake up the clubs.... continues to create a big buzz in the media. The group was recently seen ... (read more)
Author: Eric de Fontenay
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10. Reggaeton ringtones
March 17, 2007
Since the advent of the ringtone, a variety of new styles has popped up to represent the plethora of cell phone users across the world. Among these new additions, which include Christian, Bollywood, and Hip Hop, are the Reggaeton ringtones.
Reggaeton ringtones are as hard to define as the culture from which they stem. Reggaeton ringtones are Hispanic-based, but not of one particular country. Reggaeton ringtones (or Regueton ring tones as they are called in Hispania) have their influences in Jamaican, hip hop, and Latin American music. Reggaeton ringtones are particularly popular among Sp... (read more)
Author: funix sms
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11. Cingular ringtones
March 15, 2007
Cingular Wireless is the biggest wireless company in the United States, and offers the largest digital voice and data network in the land. Cingular ringtones play a large role in providing the world with a variety of ringtone choices, with Cingular ringtones jamming on as many as 61 million phones.
Cingular ringtones have something for every lifestyle. Whether you enjoy hip hop, punk, hard rock, jazz or Reggaeton music, Cingular ringtones can provide you with your favorite music right on your phone. Cingular ringtones from artists such as Nickelback, Justin Timberlake, Young Jeezy, Sno... (read more)
Author: funix sms
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12. Shakira, Calle 13 Dominate Annual Latin Grammy Awards
November 03, 2006
Sultry Colombian singer Shakira was the big winner at the seventh annual Latin Grammy Awards in New York Thursday night.
"La Tortura," her duet with Alejandro Sanz, won for both song and record of the year. Her album "Fijacion Oral Vol.1" received the album of the year prize, as well best female pop vocal album.
Puerto Rico duo Calle 13, who have popularized the genre known as reggaeton that is hugely popular among young listeners, won three Grammies, including best new artist and best urban music album for their self-titled debut album.
Gilberto Santa Rosa won Best Salsa Album for "Directo ... (read more)
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