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A perfect playlist for your listening pleasure
NAME: Tego Calderón
THE SKINNY: Tego, who started his career in Spanish language rap, isn’t only a true MC, he’s also the face of the genre’s proud Afro-Latinx roots.
MARQUEE SONGS: “Pa’ Que Retozen,” “Guasa, Guasa,” “Dominicana,” “Punto y Aparte,” “Bandoleros” with Don Omar
NAME: Alvaro Diaz
THE SKINNY: Inspired by Kid Cudi, the boricua artist blends salacious songs with emo-anthems that connect with his Gen-Z audience.
MARQUEE SONGS: “GATITAS SANDUNGUERAS VOL. 1” with Feid, “Babysita </3,” “SIN PODERES,” “Chinita Linda,” “BYAK” with Rauw Alejandro
NAME: Rauw Alejandro
THE SKINNY: If Bruno Mars dedicated his life to perreo and could dance like Chris Brown.
MARQUEE SONGS: “Todo De Ti,” “Santa” with Rvssian and Ayra Starr, “NO ME LA MOLESTE” with Ñejo and Dalmata, “VERDE MENTA,” “Química” with The Martinez Bros. and Zion & Lennox
NAME: Feid
THE SKINNY: Colombia’s latest superstar started as a songwriter for his compadres (Balvin, Maluma, etc.) and has found his lane, which is colored in neon green, his go-to hue.
MARQUEE SONGS: “Classy 101” with Young Miko, “LUNA” with ATL Jacob, “Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo,” “Brickell” with Yandel, “Le Pido a DIOS” with DJ Premier
NAME: Fariana
THE SKINNY: Karol G may be the genre’s current queen, but her fellow Colombiana has been grinding for just as long. She can spit bars you'd categorize as reggaeton or trap, but as of late she's started to experiment with tropical sounds such as merengue.
MARQUEE SONGS: “DORA” with El Alfa, “El Caballito” with Oro Solido, “La Torta,” “Como Una Kardashian,” “BOOTY KILLA” with Mr. Vegas
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