Roots of Arcángel
The artists and genres Arcángel came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
VakeroartistManuel Varet Marte, known as Vakero, is a Dominican singer and rapper, believed to be one of the most important acts of the Dominican urban music movement and one of the first to gain international exposure. Known for blending elements of punta, cumbia and merengue with Dominican urban and dembow music, he is heavily influenced by reggae and afro-pop with his characteristic style influenced by the rastafari movement.
Kendo Kaponiartist
Chris Jediartist
Los de la Nazzaartist
Rakim & Ken-YartistR.K.M & Ken-Y is a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo formed in 2003 by José Nieves (R.K.M) and Kenny Vázquez (Ken-Y). The artists are renowned in the Latin music world for being the first to successfully fuse mainstream pop music with the reggaeton street rhythms of Puerto Rico and expose the style to a wide international audience. The sound introduced by R.K.M & Ken-Y would go on to inspire the pop reggaeton songs of successful acts such as CNCO, J Balvin, and Maluma. The duo had a very successful career with the Spanish-speaking audience of Latin America, the United States, and Spain until their separation in 2013. In June 2017, the duo announced their official return by Pina Records. In mid-2021 the Duo confirmed that they are on hiatus and are currently working on their solo projects.
DJ Nelsonartist
Dímelo Flowartist
GuanabanasartistLas Guanábanas were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo from Villas de Loíza, northeast Puerto Rico. Their names are Georgie and Joelito.
CanserberoartistTirone José González Orama, known professionally as Canserbero, was a Venezuelan rapper, poet, composer, philosopher, and activist. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, he is considered to be one of the most significant and influential figures in the history of Latin and independent rap in Latin America. Canserbero was known for his grim lyrics and unique voice that addressed social injustice, life, death, consciousness, personal struggles, and the realities of life in Venezuela. His music resonated with the country's struggles, and he became a voice for the marginalized.
Ele A El DominioartistLuis Abner Mojica Sierra, better known as Ele A el Dominio, is a Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaeton rapper, singer and songwriter.
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Las GuanabanasartistLas Guanábanas were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo from Villas de Loíza, northeast Puerto Rico. Their names are Georgie and Joelito.
Carmen Linaresartist
Enrique Morenteartist
Jowell & Randyartist
Sechartist
Myke Towersartist
Kevin RoldánartistRonny Kevin Roldán Velasco is a Colombian singer, songwriter and music producer.
Pepe Marchenaartist
Alexis y FidoartistAlexis & Fido, a.k.a. Los Pitbulls, Los Reyes del Perreo, are a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. They are CEOs and co-founders of Wild Dogz Music. In 2008, Sobrenatural was nominated for Album Urbano. In 2012, "Energía" was nominated for Canción Urbana. In 2013, "Rompe la Cintura" was nominated for – Interpretación Urbana. Nominated for the 2014 awards, "Álbum Urbano" with La Esencia.
KonshensartistGarfield Delano Spence, also known as Konshens, is a Jamaican dancehall singer.
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El Alfaartist
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