What is reggaeton?
Reggaeton is Latin dance music built on the dembow rhythm. Every word is sung back, which is why it fills a floor so fast.
Where it comes from
Reggaeton grew in Puerto Rico and across Latin America, drawing on dancehall and hip hop. It is now one of the most listened-to dance styles in the world.
What it sounds like
- The dembow rhythm: a steady, bouncing pattern you feel immediately.
- Strong vocal hooks sung and rapped in Spanish.
- Bass-heavy production that suits a club system.
Why it fills a floor
The songs are known by heart, so the room sings along. That makes it the most instant of the sounds in a mixed night.
Reggaeton and Latin at Cangga
It plays with shatta, afrobeats, amapiano, baile funk and afro house. The Latin side of the night is one of the four pillars of the Cangga sound.
Questions
What is the dembow rhythm?
The steady, bouncing drum pattern that defines reggaeton.
Where does reggaeton come from?
From Puerto Rico and Latin America, with roots in dancehall and hip hop.
Can I hear reggaeton in Canggu?
Yes. Cangga plays reggaeton and Latin music alongside its other sounds.