Rauw Alejandro

Despacito by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi The song, as well as Daddy Yankee became the song most streamed at the time within less than six weeks. Mixing reggaeton and pop music was released in 2017 by singer from Puerto Rico Luis Fonsi with Daddy Yankee. The track was the top-streamed song at the period within a span of 6 months. In 2015, there were two mostly songs with Spanish lyrics on the Billboard Top 100 and in 2016 there were four. During the height of Despacito's popularity in 2017, however, 19 predominantly Spanish tracks made the top 100, and in 2020 there were 41 such songs. Justin Bieber's bilingual remix Despacito was released in the year. Soon after, famous artists began collaborating with reggaeton singers. Drake collaborated with Bad Bunny on MIA (2018), and Madonna was a part of Maluma in the creation of Medellin. Some reggaeton artists have criticized the shift to mainstream music in the year 2020. However, a brand newly formed group called Rauw Alejandro was determined to keep the growth and evolution of reggaeton. Incorporating elements of electronic dance music, and various other genres was a typical practice.