reggaeton
Articles tagged reggaeton on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
Se Acabo El Amor – J Alvarez
J Alvarez, one of my favorite reggaeton singers, is playing a live show at Palmahia Discoteca this Saturday, March 1. For price and ticket info, visit Ticket Express.
Manifiestate – Alberto Stylee ft. Dani y Magneto
Filmed on location in Parque Ciudad del Rio.
Spazio44: A Reggaeton Hotspot with Staying Power
Located in the basement of the Diez Hotel near Parque Lleras, Spazio44 is an upscale reggaeton club known for attracting pretty girls and top singers.
Voy a Beber – Nicky Jam
As we mentioned in a previous post, this was a big hit for Nicky Jam, and could be heard played in all the discotecas last year. Nicky Jam is an old school Puerto Rican reggaeton singer who prefers to live in Medellín…
5 “Must Know” Reggaeton Songs in Medellin
Five of the most popular reggaeton songs played in Medellin’s bars and dance clubs. Learn a few lyrics before going out and you too can sing along.
Dejavu Discoteca on Las Palmas
My review of Dejavu Discoteca, a reggaeton club on Las Palmas highway in Medellin. It was featured in Dalmata’s 2011 “Dile A Tu Amiga” video.
Solitaria – Alkilados ft. Dalmata
Another reggeaton video, another girl I’ve got a crush on. This is the first song I’ve heard from Alkilados, a reggaeton group from Colombia. The title, Solitaria, literally translates as “solitary,” but “lonely” makes…
How to Attend a Large-Scale Reggaeton Concert
This Friday, February 8, two of the biggest names in reggaeton will be performing in Medellin, Daddy Yankee and Wisin y Yandel. I missed Daddy Yankee in 2009 when I left Medellin before his show, and again in 2010, when…
Follow the Leader – Wisin y Yandel ft. Jennifer Lopez
One of these days I’m going to write up my experience attending the Wisin y Yandel concert in Medellin last year. I learned a very valuable lesson about attending giant concerts in Colombia that night. Until then, enjoy…
Yo Te Lo Dije – J Balvin
As I’ve mentioned before, J Balvin is a rising reggaeton star from Medellin. Gotta support the home town heroes. Plus, the black Lamborghini he’s driving in this video (shot outside Las Vegas) is sick!
Sin Miedo – Reykon
As I mentioned previously, Reykon is a reggaeton singer from Envigado, where I lived for four months in 2009. I first became aware of him through another of his songs, Te Gateo.
La Feria de las Flores: 2012 Schedule of Events
Medellin’s biggest annual festival is just around the corner. The 2012 Feria de las Flores (Festival of Flowers) will run from August 2 – 12. The 10-day festival is a celebration of paisa culture, and this year’s…
Te Gateo – Reykon ft. Pipe Calderon
Reykon hails from Envigado. This is one of the catchier reggaeton songs I’ve come across. At the 25 second mark, you can see the video was shot at the Hotel San Fernando Plaza in Medellin.
Quedate Aqui – Magic Juan
The video for Quedate Aqui by Magic Juan features the former Miss Venezuela, Laksmi Rodriguez. Colombian reggaeton singer Jiggy Drama also makes a (non-singing) cameo toward the end.
En lo Oscuro – J Balvin
J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer from Medellin.
Una Vaina Loca – Fuego ft. El Potro Alvarez
Fuego was born to Dominican parents in Washington, DC and grew up in nearby Maryland.
Karma Discoteca – A Sunday Evening Hotspot
Karma Discoteca is a popular spot in Barrio Colombia, and one of the best places to go out on a Sunday night in Medellin.
La Fuga – Jiggy Drama
Jiggy Drama is a Colombian reggaeton singer, originally from the San Andres Islands. He’s easily identified by his thick, black frame glasses. I like his laid back style in the videos. He reminds me of a young Will…
Es Un Secreto – Plan B
Song: Es Un Secreto Artist: Plan B Genre: Reggaeton Nationality: Puerto Rican
Atrevete Te Te – Calle 13
Song: Atrevete Te Te Artist: Calle 13 Genre: Reggaeton Nationality: Puerto Rican Notes: Atrevete Te Te by Calle 13 wasn’t the first reggaeton song I ever heard (that was Daddy Yankee’s Gasolina in Costa Rica, cerca…
Sexo, Sudor y Calor – J Alvarez Ft. Nejo & Dalmata
Song: Sexo, Sudor y Calor Artist: J Alvarez ft. Nejo & Dalmata Genre: Reggaeton Nationality: Puerto Rico
Sin Compromiso – J Balvin
Song: Sin Compromiso Artist: J Balvin Genre: Reggaeton Nationality: Colombia Notes: This video was shot in several locations around Medellin, including a variety of upscale hotels, including the Hotel Intercontinental…
Si No Lo Contesto – Plan B ft. Tony Dize, Zion y Lennox
Si No Le Contesto by Plan B has been on regular rotation in all the Medellin discotecas I’ve been to…since last year! Fun song to dance to, but then again, so are most reggaeton hits.
Taboo – Don Omar
As a follow-up to the Lambada video, this is Taboo by Don Omar. You’ll hear him use the Lambada in this modern version, plus the video harkens back to the original by Kaoma as well. Add in scenes from the Fast and the…
Hola Beba – Farruco
A Colombian friend shared this video, Hola Beba by Farruco, with me as a reminder of Medellin. Even though I haven’t left yet, the opening images are already stuck in my mind. The horses, the girls, the city views. If I…
Wisin y Yandel – Sexy Movimiento
In honor of the Wisin y Yandel tour hitting Medellin tonight, I present to you Sexy Movimiento, my favorite song by the reggaeton superstars! The song starts at the 0:50 mark.
Wisin y Yandel Tour Hits Medellin May 20, 2011
This Friday, the 2011 Wisin y Yandel tour hits Medellin, Colombia. The reggaeton superstars are expected to be well received in paisa-country, as their music always gets a good reaction in the discotecas. A few of their…
Don Omar – Danza Kuduro (Live in Medellin 2011)
I was bummed to find out a day late that Don Omar played a concert in Medellin this past March.
Don Omar ft. Lucenzo – Danza Kudoro
The rhythm of Danza Kuduro by Don Omar (featuring Lucenzo) reminds me more of merengue than reggaeton.
Cosculluela ft. Wisin y Yandel – Prrrrum
This reggaeton song was being played everywhere when I arrived in Colombia this year. The original version is above, but it’s the official remix by Wisin y Yandel (below) that was getting play in the clubs and on the…
Tony Dize Ft Plan B – Solos
Skip to the 40-second mark to start Solos, a popular reggaeton song by Tony Dize featuring Plan B.
Video: Daddy Yankee – Que Tengo, Que Hacer
Seeing as I’m heading to the Daddy Yankee concert in Medellin tomorrow night, I’m going to indulge in Que Tengo Que Hacer, one of my favorite songs. In 2009, I heard Llamado De Emergencia everywhere, and that…
Daddy Yankee – Llamado de Emergencia
I’ve heard this song frequently since my arrival in Colombia, and I finally downloaded it to my mp3 player with Maira’s help. Consider it your introduction to the genre of reggaeton!