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Reggaetoneros or Reguetoneros are a youth subculture which originated in the mid-2000s with heavy influence from the musical genre of the same name, Reggaeton. Reggaetoneros are often young people who adopt an aesthetic and lifestyle based around the cultural influence of Reggaeton music. This subculture is present in pretty much all Spanish-speaking countries, however Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia and Panama and to some extent Spain are the most notable participants in this subculture.
Fashion[]
Some common characteristics of masculine Reggaetonero fashion are:
- Sunglasses
- Suits
- Sports shirts, basketball jerseys are the most used.
- Sports caps, the baseball ones
- Golden or silver chain necklaces and bracelets
- Golden or silver watches
- Anchor or cross necklaces
- Suits
- Piercings
- Tattoos
- Diamonds
- Nearly or completely shaved haircuts
Activities[]
- Dancing (mainly Perreo)
- Rapping
- Going to the disco
- Hanging out at the beach
- Smoking
- Flexing
Media[]
Music[]
Reggaeton[]
Reggaeton or Reguetón is an electronic musical genre originating in Puerto Rico and Panama, derivated from Reggae music and the Rasta movement. It's heavily influenced by Caribbean music, especially Dancehall, Bounce music and Hip-Hop. Although it was pioneered in the early 1990s, it wasn't until the mid-2000s when it became widespread, spawning the Reggaetonero subculture as well. Reggaeton music is notable for using a lot of autotune, rapping, catchy and repetitive instrumental bases and erotic lyrics.
Dembow[]
Dembow is a characteristic rhythm in reggaeton music. It is a drum pattern consisting of distinctive, repetitive drum beats that provide the rhythmic basis for many reggaeton songs. The dembow is fundamental to the sound of reggaeton and is an essential component of its musical culture. The most used and famous drum pattern used in both Dembow and Reggaeton music is Pounder by Dennis the Mennace Thompson (1990).
Fictional Characters[]
- The Wolf (Bullet Train)
Musical Artists[]
- Don Omar
- Ele A El Dominio
- Rauw Alejandro
- Baby Gringo & Rasta
- Cosculluela
- Daddy Yankee
- Ozuna
- Bad Bunny
- ROSALÍA
- J Balvin
- Becky G
- Nicky Jam
- Pitbull
- Maluma
- Shakira
- KAROL G
- Wisin & Yandel
- Calle 13
- CNCO
- Bellakath
- El Alfa
Songs[]
Some notable Reggaeton songs include:
- Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
- Con Altura by ROSALÍA & J. Balvin
- Felices Los 4 by Maluma
- Calma by Pedro Capó
- Todo De Ti by Rauw Alejandro
- Tusa by KAROL G & Nicki Minaj
- Mirándote by RVFV
- Gasolina by Daddy Yankee
- Mayores by Becky G & Bad Bunny
- MÍA by Bad Bunny & Drake
- Reggaetón Lento by CNCO
- El Taxi by Osmani Garcia, Pitbull, Sensato & Dayami La Musa
- Danza Kuduro by Don Omar
- Contando Lunares by Don Patricio
- The Anthem by Pitbull
- SAOKO by ROSALÍA
- Saoco by Wisin & Daddy Yankee
- Guasa, Guasa by Tego Calderón
- Limbo by Daddy Yankee
- La Gozadera by Gente de Zona
- Azukita by Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz & Elvis Crespo
- Dame Tu Cosita by El Chombo & Cutty Ranks
- Feliz Cumpleaños (Version Reggaetón)
Criticism[]
Reggaeton music is often criticized for its sexually sadistic and misogynistic lyrics. The worst (or most immoral) era of Reggaeton music is considered to be 2018 and 2019, when many Reggaton artists went too far with their sexist & sexual lyrics. Because of this, many people believe Reggaeton glorifies sexual harassment and catcalling. Other than that, some people don't like Reggaeton because some believe it's too repetitive and unoriginal.
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