The rhythm of the moment: a combination of Jamaican reggae, rap and hip hop
Reggaeton is one of the musical genres that has grown the most in recent years, reaching fantastic levels of acceptance throughout 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 reggaeton.
Although its origin dates back to the seventies of the last century, it was only in the nineties that it began to become popular and became one of the most popular music in the world. We could say that it took a long time to spread but when the time came it exceeded any expectations ...
Originally from the Central American 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 the time of the construction of the Panama Canal. The peculiarity is that reggae was introduced to elements of rap and hip hop that would give it its characteristic sound.
Over the years this genre has evolved 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 its 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 of them speak to women and feelings especially, and on the other hand, we cannot ignore the sensuality with which dancing this rhythm has been imposed. Not only marked the same in regard to the movements of the couple that dances 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.
