Latin Pop is a pop subgenre that’s popular because of its unique beats and intriguing instruments. It’s a blend of American pop music with sounds from countries like Mexico, Brazil, Columbia, and Puerto Rico. It also frequently takes inspiration from Cuban music.
Here, we’re going to tell you the best Latin Pop album of each decade for almost half a century. Read on to learn some music you’ll want to stream ASAP.
The 80’s Best Latin Pop Album: José José’s Reflexiones
Reflexiones is Mexican singer José José’s 20th studio album. It came out in 1984 and was recorded in both North Hollywood and Madrid. It’s no wonder that it took the best of both of these regions and blended them together!
The album sold over two million copies, making it an untold success at the time. This is likely because it was partly written by Rafael Pérez Botija, a renowned Spanish-speaking composer.
If you’re interested in enjoying these 80s beats, you can find the songs on streaming platforms like Spotify. Other parts of the web will have them, too, so try music search tools and find what you’re looking for.
The 90s: Shakira’s ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?
Almost every American is familiar with Shakira. Dónde Están los Ladrones is the Columbian singer’s fourth studio album and was released in 1998. It was a commercial success that sold a million copies within one month of release, but this is thanks to its success as an artistic album as well.
The melodies of the album are all laced with rock elements, and the Spanish lyrics are poppy and make you feel like you want to dance. The songs also use acoustic guitars that provide the rock beats with some interesting contrast, so you’re sure to love the variety.
The 2000s: Shakira’s Sale El Sol
Shakira’s influence on Latin Pop is so prolific that she captured the “best Latin Pop album” title for two decades in a row. Sale El Sol contains the single Waka Waka, arguably her best-known song.
The album took music in three different directions:
- Rock and roll
- Romantic musical ballads
- Tropical Latino vibes
They say variety is the spice of life, so streaming this album can keep you satisfied!
The 2010s: Pabllo Vittar’s Não Para Não
2018’s Não Para Não, meaning ‘Do Not Stop,’ was released by Brazilian singer and drag queen Pabllo Vittar. The album is filled with great party tracks and spontaneous beats as well as good, skillful production.
This album relies on strong rhythms, timbres, and carnival marches to keep it going. It’s unique and easy to move to.
Who’s to say what the 2020’s best Latin Pop album will be? Maybe Annabella Paige can build on other artists’ past successes to weave a great album!
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