Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World
Born in the 'caserios' of Puerto Rico, Reggaeton has battled through aggressive government crackdowns, gun violence, and criminalization, rising from the underground to become a global powerhouse that refused to be silenced.
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Born Underground
The pioneers of Reggaetón create a musical movement in the face of incredible hardship.
The Rise and the Resistance
We explore the development of the reggaeton sound and reveal the powerful forces trying to stop the movement. The genre’s future is on the line.
Reggaetón Explodes
Reggaetón’s first worldwide hit, Gasolina, is released, becoming the blueprint for the genre’s success over the next 20 years. As the movement grows, Colombian artists make their mark.
Reggaetón Forever
Since the release of the global smash Despacito, the genre has produced a non-stop succession of hits. The struggle is no longer about getting to the top but staying at the top.