Daddy Yankee on Aug. 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida.
Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” is often the reggaeton song some people first remember hearing, particularly outside of Latin America.
Now, Daddy Yankee, who is a pioneer in the genre, is an executive producer on the Peacock docuseries “Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World.” In it, the Puerto Rican artist takes viewers through his experience being a part of the initial voices of reggaeton and how it evolved alongside many other stars like Bad Bunny, Karol G and J Balvin.
The genre became popular in Puerto Rico in the late ‘80s — even before it was considered reggaeton. Earlier, the genre was called “underground,” referencing its more intimately intense emergence in the barrios and other impoverished areas of the Archipiélago, according to the docuseries.
With Latin artists leading the charts, breaking records and making history, reggaeton has become a global phenomenon. Bad Bunny has consistently been among Spotify’s most-streamed artists, claiming the first spot on the list in 2020, 2021 and 2022, while Karol G became Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year.
Reggaeton has even taken over the TODAY Plaza with J Balvin in 2021, Karol G in 2023 and Rauw Alejandro in 2024. Karol G made history on TODAY with the largest crowd ever gathered for one of our concerts.
To continue immersing yourself in the reggaeton culture, here’s what you need to know about “Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World.”
What is ‘Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World’ about?
With the heavy bass-drum sounds, the contagious rhythm and the shocking yet appealing free-style lyrics, reggaeton began spreading a newfound sense of curiosity, excitement and possibility to the youth across Puerto Rico, its Caribbean neighbors and Latin America.
Daddy Yankee executive produced the docuseries.
The docuseries takes viewers on a journey from the birth of iconic reggaeton tracks to political tensions and the genre’s global reach, leading it to become a commercial powerhouse.
Reggaeton’s connections to reggae in Jamaica, reggae in Spanish in Panama and hip-hop and salsa in New York are also touched upon throughout the four episodes.
When does ‘Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World’ premiere?
“Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World” premieres on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
How to watch ‘Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World’
You can stream the four-part docuseries on Peacock.
Plans start at $7.99/month for premium with a no ads plan at $13.99/month.
Which artists appear on the docuseries?
Some of the most familiar faces on the docuseries include Bad Bunny, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, J Balvin, Natti Natasha, Feid, Myke Towers, Anuel AA and, of course, Daddy Yankee.
“Old school” reggaeton singers like Vico C, Ivy Queen and Nicky Jam speak of their journey from the “underground” scene into reggaeton.
Iconic producers like DJ Nelson, DJ Negro, DJ Playero, and Tainy also appear in the docuseries, opening up about their work with artists like Tego Calderón, Hector el Father, Tito el Bambino, Wisin y Yandel and more.
Artists from other genres such as Romeo Santos, Andy Montañez and El Alfa make appearances, speaking of their ties and understanding of reggaeton across music as a whole. The docuseries also incorporates executives from record labels and journalists speaking to different sides of the global rise of reggaeton.
Peacock and TODAY are owned by the same parent company, NBCUniversal.
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
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