Reggaeton originated in Panama in the 1980s as Jamaican dancehall artists began influencing Panamanian music. It was later promoted and popularized in Puerto Rico in the 1990s as Caribbean immigrants from places like Haiti migrated to Panama to escape political instability and brought the genre with them. While reggaeton draws from various Latin American and hip hop influences, its roots can be traced to Jamaican reggae. Some of the most famous early reggaeton artists like Daddy Yankee are from Puerto Rico and helped spread the genre internationally in the 2000s with hit songs like "Gasolina."
1. The Origin of Reggaeton All About Reggaeton By: Amina Boubacar
2. Table of Contents What is Reggaeton Slide 3 Its origins Slide 4 Misunderstandings Slide 5 Caribbeans migrate to Cuba Slide 6 Pictures of Reggaeton artists slides 7-11 ♥
3. What is Reggaeton? Reggaeton is a form of urban and dance music that blends Jamaican music influences with those of Latin America. ☻ ☻
4. Did Reggaeton originate in Puerto Rico or Panama? Everyone has their own opinion about where Reggeaton really started . Some people say it originated from Puerto Rico, and others say it originated from Panama. Some people even say that it originated from Dominican Republic ! Yet, the truth of the matter is that Reggaeton started in Panama, but it was promoted in Puerto Rico and spread to other parts of the world.