There are two existing versions of reggaeton origin: some say that it originated in Panama, others argue that this musical direction comes from Puerto Rico. That is actually where the majority of reggaeton singers come from.
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Reggaeton is a modification of raggamuffin that, in turn, developed from reggae and Hip Hop. Reggaeton distinguishes itself through its provocative and full of protest Spanish lyrics and exhibits the impact of further Latino styles, like bomba and salsa.
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Early History and Origin; Reggaeton's roots are from Panama with the music evolving and coming to prominence in Puerto Rico. Reggaeton starts as an adaptation of Jamaican reggae (and later Jamaican dancehall) to the Spanish-language culture in Panama.
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Reggaeton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reggaeton (pronounced /ˌrɛɡeɪˈtoʊn/ ; also spelled reggaetón , and known as reguetón and reggaetón (in Spanish) is a form of urban music that became popular with Latin American youth in t...
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Music of Puerto Rico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The music of Puerto Rico has been influenced by the United States, African, Taíno Indians, Panama, Cuba, France, the Dominican Republic and the Spanish, and has become very popular across the Caribb...
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They can even tell you that they were trying to make it as rappers not as reggaeton artist. Reggaeton was huge in it origin country; Panama and others like Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Colombia, España, Republica Dominica, y desde lugo Puerto Rico.
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Only relatively recently, with its acquisition of market power and stateside acceptance, has reggaeton reached Puerto Rico’s middle- and upper-classes. ... I am of haitian origin and my wife is of puertorican origin. We had a discusion of the origin of reggeaton which according to her originated in Puerto Rico. I say it...
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Reggaeton is a type of Spanish language dance music developed in Puerto Rico in the mid-1990s. It has now become popular in other Latin American countries. ... Reggaeton songs cover topics ranging from the realities of street life to personal misunderstandings, gangs, love, and dancing.
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Although critics are uncertain about the exact origin of the bomba, it is generally agreed that it is derived from West Africa, through the importation of slaves to Puerto Rico from that region.
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The origin of merengue is not known definitively. Some say it was invented by Colonel Alfonseca, while others say it was born as a Dominican melody after the Dominican victory at the Battle of Talanquera. Most would agree, though, that the merengue did NOT come from neighboring Haiti.
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