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Reggaeton blends Jamaican music influences of reggae and dancehall with those of Latin America, such as bomba and plena, as well as that of hip hop. ... Reggaeton has given the Hispanic youth, starting with those of Panama and Puerto Rico, a musical genre that they can consider their own.
- What are the main characteristics of reggaeton?
- Why is reggaeton so bad?
- Who was the first popular reggaeton artist?
- Is reggaeton a subculture?
What are the main characteristics of reggaeton?
The Music. The distinctive sound of today's reggaeton is a mix of Jamaican dancehall rhythms, derived from reggae, and Latin merengue, bomba, plena and sometimes salsa.
Why is reggaeton so bad?
It butchered the music industry as a whole and had a negative impact on it. Due to the extremely large audience, it sends terrible messages to people, especially to kids. Some reggaeton artists do very controversial things. Some reggaeton songs such as "Shaky Shaky" by Daddy Yankee are very repetitive.
Who was the first popular reggaeton artist?
El General and Nando Boom became the first artists of this genre and time. Reggaeton is mostly created in Colombia and was popularized in Puerto Rico. The signature beat of reggaeton is called dembow which originated from Jamaicans. Shabba Ranks became the artist who made this beat popular.
Is reggaeton a subculture?
MIM claimed that reggaeton reflected a youth subculture where “violence, drug use, sexual libertines, and a lack of respect for others” was norm. Notably, the government only took action when underground started making overground money.
