Reggaetón is a form of urban music that became popular in Latin America in the 1990s. While it originated in Panama as "raggae in Spanish," it spread to Puerto Rico and became known as "raggaeton." There is a misunderstanding that reggaetón is similar to Latino hip hop or a Hispanic version of dancehall and hip hop, but it actually has its own specific beat and rhythm. Caribbean migrants came to Panama in the 1880s during an attempt to build a canal. Reggaeton lyrics tend to be more derived from hip hop than dancehall. El General is often considered the father of reggaetón.

1. Reggaetón Is a form of urban music that became popular with Latin American youth in the 1990’s.

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9. Reggaeton collage