Latin music’s recent invasion of the American pop and rap charts is much more than just a trend. The flavor provided by Latin artists has long had an impact on the melting pot known as hip-hop. Artists currently at the forefront of genres such as reggaeton, bachata, Latin trap and urbano continue to cross over language barriers and cultural borders to become household names worldwide. Fans have grown accustomed to hearing the likes of Rosalía, J Balvin, Bad Bunny and others on tracks featuring hip-hop hit-makers from Internet Money to Travis Scott to Cardi B. Here are a few of the artists leading the current Latin wave. 

 

Rosalía

Repping: Barcelona, Spain

Genre: Flamenco Pop; Urbano

Projects to check out: Los Ángeles, El Mal Querer

Crossover Moments: 

“Highest In The Room (Remix)” — Travis Scott featuring Rosalía and Lil Baby

“Barefoot in the Park” — James Blake featuring Rosalía

 

Karol G

Repping: Medellín, Columbia 

Genre: Reggaeton; Latin Trap; Urbano

Projects to check out: Unstoppable; Ocean

Crossover Moments: 

“Tusa” — Karol G and Nicki Minaj

“Love with a Quality” — Karol G featuring Damian Marley 

“X” — Jonas Brothers featuring Karol G 

 

J Balvin

Repping: Medellín, Columbia 

Genre: Reggaeton; Latin Pop; Urbano

Projects to check out: Vibras; Colores

Crossover Moments: 

“Mi Gente” — J Balvin featuring Beyoncé 

“I Like It”  — Cardi B featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny 

“Mood (Remix)” — 24kGoldn featuring J Balvin, Justin Bieber and Iann Dior

 

Bad Bunny

Repping: Puerto Rico 

Genre:  Reggaeton; Latin Trap

Projects to check out: X 100pre; Oasis; YHLQMDLG

Crossover Moments:

“Krippy Kush” — Farruko and Bad Bunny featuring Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage 

“Mia”— Bad Bunny featuring Drake

“Un Dia (One Day)” — Bad Bunny,  J Balvin, Dua Lipa and Tainy

 

Ozuna

Repping: Puerto Rico 

Genre: Reggaeton; Latin trap

Projects to check out: Odisea, Aura

Crossover Moments: 

“Taki Taki” — DJ Snake featuring Cardi B and Selena Gomez

“Mamacita” — The Black Eyed Peas featuring J. Rey Soul

 

Anuel AA

Repping: Puerto Rico 

Genre: Reggaeton; Latin trap

Projects to check out: Real Hasta la Muerte; Emmanuel

Crossover Moments: 

“Lemonade” (Latin Remix) — Internet Money featuring Anuel AA, Gunna, Don Toliver and Nav

“Uptown Vibes” — Meek Mill featuring Anuel AA and Fabolous

“Yes” — Fat Joe featuring Anuel AA and Cardi B

 

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