Rauw Alejandro

Despacito was a track from the year 2017 released by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi. It was the most streamed track in the world within six months. In 2017, the song Despacito, which combines reggaeton with pop music was not only a way to bring new interest to reggaeton but also sparked interest in Latin music. In 2015 there were two predominantly Spanish-speaking songs in Billboard's Top 100 and in 2016 there were four. But during the peak of Despacito's fame in the year 2017, there were 19 mainly Spanish tracks which made it into the top 100. Then in 2020 it was 41. After Justin Bieber's remix in two languages to Despacito (2017) well-known artists began to collaborate with reggaeton performers including Drake with Bad Bunny on MIA (2018) as well as Madonna with Maluma in Medellin (2019). The gradual mainstreaming of reggaeton became a concern for some performers during the year the year 2020. Rauw alejandro and a younger generation determined to maintain the style. It was often associated with electronic dance as well as different forms.