Hispanic Heritage Month has just ended, and we have been reminded of the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. With Latin pop gaining more visibility in the American mainstream this year, and with Latin Music Week just around the corner, it’s time to showcase the most prominent Latin songs of these past decades.
20. El Tiburón - Proyecto Uno
Starting off with a Merengue classic, El Tiburón has become a staple of Latin parties whenever people want to dance. Created by the Dominican duo, Nelson Zapata and Rick Echavarría, this song is an anthem for Merengue lovers.
19. Cuando Me Enamoro - Enrique Iglesias & Juan Luis Guerra
This beautiful love ballad was possible thanks to the combined genius of Spanish-Filipino singer Enrique Iglesias and the Dominican star, Juan Luis Guerra. The critical reception was so overwhelmingly positive that it became the main theme for a telenovela Cuando Me Enamoro. The music video has been very successful and has reached over 600 million views on YouTube so far.
18. Ginza - J Balvin
Colombian urban star J Balvin released this 2015 Reggaeton anthem as a single for his album Energía. The upbeat track with a hummable riff and infectious beat spent 22 weeks on top and has reached over 700 million views in Youtube.
17. Mayores - Becky G & Bad Bunny
Mayores by Becky G and Bad Bunny has been blasting in most Hispanic clubs ever since its release on YouTube on July 13, 2017. Topping charts in Spain, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay, and many more. This Reggaeton duet maintained itself in the charts for 16 weeks.
16. Hasta El Amanecer - Nicky Jam
This banger won the Billboard Music Award for Top Latin Song at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. It also won the Urban Song of the Year and was nominated for Single of the Year at the 29th Lo Nuestro Awards. Needless to say, Nicky Jam delivered with this piece because it kept itself on the charts for 18 weeks.
15. Me Enamora - Juanes
Colombian singer Juanes professes each and every single aspect that makes him fall in love with his significant other in this upbeat pop song. Marking a Rock Latin classic of the 00's and staying for 20 weeks in the chart, this song further catapulted Juanes into the successful artist he is today.
14. La Tortura - Shakira & Alejandro Sanz
This Latin Pop song was created by the Colombian superstar Shakira and the 17-time Latin Grammy Award winner Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz. This 2005 song depicts a dialogue between a couple on the verge of breaking up. The music video, which exudes sex appeal and the ever-lasting charm of Shakira, has reached over 500 million views in Youtube
13. La Bicicleta - Carlos Vives & Shakira
Full of good vibes and with magnetic personalities, Carlos Vives and Shakira smashed the charts after dropping this single, staying for 59 consecutive weeks! This marked the first time these two Colombian stars worked together with magnificent results.
12. MIA - Bad Bunny & Drake
Bad Bunny and Drake proclaim that their girlfriend is only for them in this urban-styled single, which maintained its position on the charts for 27 weeks. This song officially became the first full Spanish-language song to go No. 1 on Apple Music's Top Song Charts in the United States.
11. Taki Taki - Ozuna, Cardi B & Selena Gomez
Produced by DJ Snake, "Taki Taki" featured for the first time a collaboration between the Colombian Reggaeton star Ozuna, Dominican-Trinidadian-American rapper Cardi-B and the Mexican-American Disney star Selena Gomez. It reached a 1.9 billion views and over 14 million likes, making it one of the most successful songs for these four artists.
Encompassing everything from Salsa to Bachata, Latin music is constantly evolving, colored by the traditions, migrations and innovations of their people in spite of all odds. This marks the end of the first part of the Top 20 Most Prominent Latin Songs, for the next part, make sure to check our website constantly!
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