despacito

The Reemergence of Reggaeton and Its New Soundscape

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The catchy tunes and Latin influence of this music sensation have everyone listening, dancing and wondering about this genre's burst into the mainstream.…

October 14, 2019

In Its Tired Misogyny, Reggaeton Only Slaps a New Sound on an Old Problem

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

The rapidly popularizing genre is plagued by the same sexism that permeates American music.…

January 7, 2019

13 Latin Bops That Are Probably Missing from Your Playlist

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

If 'Despacito' taught us anything, it's that we've been sleeping on Latin music.…

July 25, 2018

After ‘Despacito,’ the Number of Bilingual Collaborations Have Skyrocketed

Michele Mendez, Temple University

'Despacito,' aka the prime of 2017 pop culture, has inspired a revolution of bilingual collaborations.…

April 26, 2018

The Year 2017 Will Be Known as The Year of Good Music

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

Music is the only positive thing that 2017 has going for it.…

November 10, 2017

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