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.
Seasons
E1Born Underground
Oct 3, 2024
The pioneers of Reggaetón create a musical movement in the face of incredible hardship.
E2The Rise and the Resistance
Oct 3, 2024
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.
E3Reggaetón Explodes
Oct 3, 2024
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.
E4Reggaetón Forever
Oct 3, 2024
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.
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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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