The Music of Puerto Rico has evolved as a heterogeneous and dynamic product of diverse cultural resources. The most conspicuous musical sources of Puerto Rico have primarily included African, Taino Indigenous, and European influences. Puerto Rican music culture today comprises a wide and rich variety of genres, ranging from essentially native genres such as bomba, jíbaro, seis, danza, and plena to more recent hybrid genres such as salsa, Latin trap and reggaeton. Broadly conceived, the realm of "Puerto Rican music" should naturally comprise the music culture of the millions of people of Puerto Rican descent who have lived in the United States, especially in New York City. Their music, from salsa to the boleros of Rafael Hernández, cannot be separated from the music culture of Puerto Rico itself.
William Omar Landrón Rivera, known professionally as Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is also known as the "King of Reggaeton" by music critics and fans alike. The artist was recognized by Billboard and Rolling Stone as one reggaeton legend. He is often cited as an influence by other Hispanic urban performers.
Pina Records is a Puerto Rico-based record label founded by music producer Rafael "Raphy" Antonio Pina Nieves in 1996. Pina Records is one of the longest-running reggaetón record labels; in 2026, the label will celebrate its 30-year anniversary. One of the genre’s most successful labels, Pina Records' biggest artists include the likes of Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Plan B and R.K.M & Ken-Y.
Myztiko"El de las Melodías Locas", is a Canadian music producer. His journey into the world of music began when he was discovered by Raphy Pina of Pina Records, Myztiko quickly rose to prominence and became a pivotal part of Pina's 'Nuevo Dream Team.'
Orfanato Music Group (OMG) was a Puerto Rican record label in the music and performance production industry. OMG was created by William Landron, also known as Don Omar, in 2007. Orfanato Music Group is an independent record label, which represents artists. Its music repertoire is represented nationally and internationally within the Latino marketplace. Its strategy is to serve those interested in Latino music, including reggaeton, Latin hip hop, and bachata, amongst others. The producers and the company were recognized by Billboard.
Meet the Orphans is the fourth studio album by reggaeton artist, Don Omar, released on November 16, 2010. The album features the artists under the "Orfanato Music Group" label and other reggaeton artists. The album includes the promotional single "Hasta Abajo" and the album's lead single "Danza Kuduro" featuring French-born Portuguese singer Lucenzo, as well as collaborations from Don Omar's Orfanato Music Group. artists including Kendo Kaponi, Danny Fornaris, Syko, Plan B, Zion & Lennox, and Yaga & Mackie. It was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year.
"Dutty Love" is a Latin tropical pop song by Don Omar, also featuring singer Natti Natasha, that was released as the first single from Don Omar's compilation album Don Omar Presents MTO²: New Generation (2012) and in Orfanato Music Group's first mixtape Love is Pain (2011). The song was released digitally on March 9, 2012. The song was nominated for Collaboration and Urban Song of the Year at the Premio Lo Nuestro 2013. It won the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year in 2013.
Meet the Orphans 2: New Generation is the fifth studio album by reggaeton singer Don Omar. It was released on May 1, 2012. It is the sequel to Don Omar's previous album, Meet the Orphans. The previews of three songs were released through YouTube on April 17, 2012. One is called Tus Movimientos featuring Natti Natasha, the second one is called Zumba and the third one is called Dame Una Llamada featuring Syko El Terror. In the official website of Orphanato Music Group it is said that "the album will contain 14 songs that will make history in music". The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. The album was top 5 in billboard in 2012 and the No. 1 spot on the Latin artists. The album was record history in Billboard. The album was top 36 decade in Billboard. and was top 1 Top Latin Albums Chart in Billboard. and is the album most download for Billboard in 2013. The album was released on August 12, 2012 in Japan.
The Last Don II is the sixth studio album by Don Omar, released on June 16, 2015, through Pina Records and Machete Music. It is the sequel of Don Omar's first album, The Last Don, released in 2003, and includes twelve songs and includes the participation of reggaeton stars Wisin & Yandel, Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderón, Plan B, and Natti Natasha. Contrary of Don Omar's latest album, The Last Don II focuses on reggaeton, with exceptions including two hip hop tracks and one latin pop track. It features four singles: "Soledad", "Guaya Guaya", "Perdido En Tus Ojos" and "Te Recordaré Bailando". And songs ''Callejero", "En Lo Oscuro", Olvidar Que Somos Amigos", Dobla Rodilla", "Tirate Al Medio", " Bailando Bajo El Sol", "Sandunga". The songs themes includes dance, sex, love and human self-reflection. It was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in the ceremony's 16th edition in 2015.
R.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.
"Criminal" is a song by Dominican singer Natti Natasha and Puerto Rican singer Ozuna, released by Pina Records on 18 August 2017. Written by the two singers, Jhay Cortez, Rafael Pina, Vicente Saavedra and its producer Haze, it is a reggaeton song with drum programming and forceful bass patterns indebted to the dancehall genre. The accompanying music video was directed by Nuno Gómes at an abandoned women's prison in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, and portrays Ozuna as a prison director falling in love with a prisoner played by Natasha. It received over 1 billion views on YouTube within five months of its release and was the most watched music video by a female singer in 2017.
"Otra Cosa" is a single by Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee and Dominican singer Natti Natasha from the former's upcoming studio album El Disco Duro. The single was released on December 9, 2016, and a music video directed by Luieville & Company premiered on January 27, 2017. The song was written by Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, and Egbert Rosa, and was produced by Haze. Commercially, the song peaked at number one in the Dominican Republic and at number 21 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
"Sin Pijama" is a song by American singer Becky G and Dominican singer Natti Natasha. It was written by the two singers, Nate Campany, Kyle Sherear, Rafael Pina, Mau y Ricky, Jon Leone, Camilo Echeverry and its producers Daddy Yankee and Gaby Music. The song and its music video were released by on April 20, 2018. It became both Gomez and Natasha's third top 10 hit on US Hot Latin Songs and has reached number one in Bolivia, Chile, El Salvador and Spain as well as the top 10 in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru and Uruguay. "Sin Pijama" received a Latin platinum certification in the US and surpassed 100 million views on YouTube/Vevo within 3 weeks of its release. As of 2022, it has been certified 38-times Latin platinum.
The discography of Dominican recording artist Natti Natasha consists of three studio albums, one extended play, 68 singles, and four promotional singles.
"Amantes de una Noche" is a song by Dominican singer Natti Natasha and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, released by Pina Records on 12 January 2018.
"Quién Sabe" is a song by Dominican singer Natti Natasha for her debut album, Iluminatti, which was released on 15 February, 2019, through Pina Records and Sony Music Latin. According to Billboard, "Quien Sabe" became the first bachata song ever to enter the ¡Viva Latino! list. The song is her first solo single, after having previously released numerous collaborative singles with other artists.
"Ram Pam Pam" is a song by Dominican singer Natti Natasha and American singer Becky G. The song and its music video were released by Pina Records and Sony Music Latin on April 20, 2021. It was written by the two singers, Francisco Saldaña, Ovimael Maldonado Burgos, Nino Karlo Segarra, Justin Quiles, Siggy Vázquez, Elena Rose, Juan Manuel Frias, Valentina López and its producers Jean Carlos Hernández Espinal and label head Rafael Pina. It interpolates "Ella Me Levantó" (2007), written and performed by Daddy Yankee. It is Natasha and Gomez's third collaboration, following the hugely successful "Sin Pijama" and the remix of "Dura", both released in April 2018.
Nattividad is the second studio album by Dominican recording artist Natti Natasha, released on September 24, 2021, by Pina Records and Sony Music Latin.
Everybody Loves Natti is an American television documentary series about Dominican singer Natti Natasha. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 19, 2021.
"Mayor Que Usted" is a song by Dominican singer Natti Natasha, Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee and Puerto Rican duo Wisin & Yandel, released on June 17, 2022 under Pina Records and Sony Music Latin. It was written by Natti Natasha, Daddy Yankee, Wisin & Yandel, Puerto Rican producers DJ Luian, Mambo Kingz and Ovimael "OMB" Maldonado, Puerto Rican rapper Pusho, Puerto Rican businessman and Natti Natasha's husband Raphy Pina, Kevin Galván, Kedin Maysonet, Wander Méndez and Rafael Salcedo. It was produced by DJ Luian, Mambo Kingz, Raphy Pina and Wisin.
