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Rauw Alejandro finds strength in vulnerability. Whereas earlier reggaetoneros had built their reps on braggadocio and amorous conquests, Alejandro flips the script, bringing out narcotic, enraptured love songs that pull in a broad range of fans. Born in San Juan, he grew up in both the mainland US and Puerto Rico before making a name for himself as an inventive and athletic dancer. That gave Alejandro a built-in network when he started dropping hits like 2017’s “Toda,” showcasing both his lovelorn tenor and future-forward production. His 2019 EP <i>Trap Cake, Vol. 1</i> drew trap in an ambient and emotional direction that was more in line with cloud rap. Such early versatility set the stage for Alejandro’s ascent to mainstream stardom in the 2020s—including “PANTIES Y BRASIERES,” his spirited 2023 collaboration with reggaetón originator Daddy Yankee, and 2024’s pining ballad “Déjame Entrar.” Their generational exchange feels like a crowning glory for one of modern urbano’s most singular voices.

Latin music isn’t just a genre but a multifaceted culture that knows no boundaries, and the 2010s reflect how its wide-ranging styles branch out globally. The decade began with the electro-cumbia craze going strong, led by Bomba Estéreo’s tropical dance movement. In Chile, Javiera Mena’s unapologetic synth stabs sparked a disco-pop reverie across the southern continent. Meanwhile, Carla Morrison’s wounded pop and Natalia Lafourcade’s bolero brilliance elevated the romanticism of the singer-songwriter even higher. And lest anyone forget, the Mexican cumbia virtuosity of Los Ángeles Azules and Maná’s stadium pop-rock kept those well-established genres thriving. But the biggest success story of the decade was reggaetón’s second awakening, fronted by the likes of J Balvin, Ozuna and Maluma, who catapulted the genre to worldwide prominence. The urbano movement—the trap, hip-hop and new reggaetón now synonymous with Latin pop—disrupted the music industry with “Despacito”, which changed the entire game when it became the most streamed-song in internet history.