Some of the most famous Latin pop songs have survived military dictatorships, war, famine and natural disasters — and they still hold up in spite of passing trends. Rolling Stone contributors selected 50 of the most influential songs in Latin pop history, ranked in chronological order. Valens successfully merged the worlds of Latin American music and American rock in his take, adopting a California surf vibe while keeping the Spanish-language lyrics intact. The song solidified Valens as a pioneer in the Chicano and Latin rock movement, making him one of the first Latin artists to successfully cross over into Top 40 territory.
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It was an urban, urban, urban year for Latin music, with even the most pop of posters delving in some way or another into the beat of reggaeton. And yes, the song that ruled the world features prominently on our list of 20 top songs of the year. The song is a standout because it is not the usual sound for a trap track, with Farruko added danceable rhythms which ended with its own dance step in the music video.
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With 4. It also happens that six of the top ten YouTube music videos of feature Latino artists. While there have been other instances of Latin cross-over successes going back to the Ricky Martin era and Gloria Estefan before that, the successes are unprecedented. Latino songs have also inspired the beginning of unlikely — and highly successful — cross-cultural collaborations. There are cracks in the mold that have dictated artists record only one style and one language. We can thank globalization for that.
