2. What is Reggaeton? Reggaetonis a form of urban music that became popular with Latin American youth in the early 1990s. Instruments that are used in Reggaeton are drum machines, bass, etc.
4. The Origin of Reggaeton To this day there is a debate about where Reggaeton originated. Some say it came from Panama and others from Puerto Rico. SO WHERE DID IT ORGINATE FROM………
5. THE ANSWER It actually developed from Jamaican Raggae but it influenced into Spanish reggae in Panama. The music eventually made its way and continued evolving and coming to prominence in Puerto Rico where it became reggaeton.
6. The Misunderstanding of Reggaeton There are several reasons for this debate over where reggaeton’s origin is located.
7. FIRST REASON The first reason is because the music's gradual exposure in Puerto Rico. SOME PEOPLE THINK IT STARTED IN PUERTO RICO FOR THIS REASON.
8. SECOND REASON 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.
