Reggaetón music released in the last decade has exploded in popularity worldwide. Mainstream American music industry started paying attention to the genre after Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” from his Barrio Fino (Nice ‘Hood) album took over the US airwaves in 2004, with several regions laying claim to its place of origin.
With its roots running deep in Jamaican, Panamanian, and Puerto Rican culture, in 2023, Latin America, the birthplace of reggaetón, saw a remarkable 19.4% increase in music revenues, outpacing global growth and leading every other region, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). This marks the 14th straight year of revenue growth for the region, with a 25% jump in 2022.
To understand reggaetón’s unique sound, you can trace a line from Jamaica’s Dancehall to Panamanian Reggae en Español, and the influential Dem Bow beat developed in New York and Puerto Rico. This mix of technology, migration, and cultural exchange has pushed reggaetón from underground mixtapes to global pop stardom.
Bad Bunny’s groundbreaking performance at the 2023 Grammys also boosted the genre’s popularity. From the foundational beats of El General in the 1980s and the legendary samples of Steely and Clevie’s “Fish Market” Riddim, (which is currently being litigated in court,) to the modern resurgence with stars like Karol G and J Balvin, reggaetón continues to evolve and captivate audiences.
Some of the biggest releases in Reggaetón happened between 2017 to 2019 and in this list of top 25 most viewed reggaetón videos on YouTube, several artists have more than one song featured. Bad Bunny stands out with multiple hits including “MÍA” with Drake (2018), “Mayores” with Becky G (2017), “Te Boté (Remix)” with Casper, Nio García, Darell, Nicky Jam, and Ozuna (2017), and “No Me Conoce (Remix)” with Jhay Cortez and J. Balvin (2019). Karol G also makes multiple appearances with “Secreto” alongside Anuel AA (2018), “Tusa” with Nicki Minaj (2019), and “China” featuring Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J. Balvin (2019). Similarly, J. Balvin features prominently with “China” and “X (EQUIS)” in collaboration with Nicky Jam.
you’ll find hits featuring artists in various genres from rap to pop who have collaborated to make massive hits. With data from YouTube, let’s dive into some of the most artistic, storied and exciting music videos on the internet and see which songs make up top 25 reggaetón Music Videos globally as of July 9, 2024.
25. Bad Bunny x Drake – “MÍA” (2018)
Views: 1.5 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 5x Latin Diamond in the US (3,000,000), 3x Platinum in Canada (240,000).
24. Anuel AA, Karol G – “Secreto” (2018)
Views: 1.5 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 3 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 68 on Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: RIAA Latin Diamond (600,000 units) in the US.
23. KAROL G, Nicki Minaj – “Tusa” (2019)
Views: 1.5 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 42 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 41x Latin Platinum in the US (2,460,000 units), Platinum in Canada (80,000).
22. Thalia, Natti Natasha – “No Me Acuerdo” (2018)
Views: 1.5 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 3 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
Certifications: 14x Platinum in the US (840,000 units).
21. Don Omar – “Danza Kuduro” ft. Lucenzo (2010)
Views: 1.5 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 5x Platinum in the US (5,000,000).
20. Ricky Martin – “Vente Pa’ Ca” ft. Maluma (2016)
Views: 1.9 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 4 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
Certifications: Gold in Canada (40,000).
19. Daddy Yankee – “Dura” (2018)
Views: 2.0 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 2 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 43x Latin Platinum in the US (2,580,000).
18. ROSALÍA, J Balvin – “Con Altura” ft. El Guincho (2019)
Views: 2.1 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 12 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
Certifications: RIAA 2x Platinum in the US (2,000,000), Gold in Canada (40,000).
17. Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna & J Balvin – “China” (2019)
This song samples and interpolates Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me.”
Views: 2.15 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: Latin Gold in the US (30,000).
16. Becky G, Natti Natasha – “Sin Pijama” (2018)
Views: 2.2 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 4 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
Certifications: 38x Latin Platinum (2.8 million units) in the US.
15. Nicky Jam x J. Balvin – “X (EQUIS)” (2018)
Views: 2.2 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 35x Platinum in the US (2.1 million), 3x Platinum in Canada (240,000), Silver in the UK (200,000).
14. Jhay Cortez, J. Balvin, Bad Bunny – “No Me Conoce (Remix)” (2019)
Views: 2.2 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 11 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
Certifications: 9x Diamond Latin in the US (5.4 Million units).
13. Luis Fonsi, Demi Lovato – “Échame La Culpa” (2017)
Views: 2.3 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 3x Latin Platinum in the US (180,000), Platinum in Canada (80,000), Silver in the UK (200,000).
12. Becky G, Bad Bunny – “Mayores” (2017)
Views: 2.4 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 3 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 74 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 46x Platinum in the US (2,760,000).
11. Casper, Nio García, Darell, Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, Ozuna – “Te Boté (Remix)” (2017)
Views: 2.5 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 10x Diamond in the US (6,000,000).
10. Natti Natasha ❌ Ozuna – “Criminal” (2017)
Views: 2.6 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 5 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
Certifications: 2x Platinum in the US (120,000).
9. DJ Snake – “Taki Taki” ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna, Cardi B (2018)
Views: 2.6 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 4x Platinum in the US (4,000,000), Platinum in the UK (600,000), 3x Platinum in Canada 240,000).
8. Daddy Yankee & Snow – “Con Calma” (2019)
Views: 2.9 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 41x Platinum in the US (2,460,000), 4x Platinum in Canada 320,000).
7. Pedro Capó, Farruko – “Calma (Remix)” (2018)
Views: 2.9 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 71 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 25x Platinum in the US (1,500,000), Platinum in Canada (80,000).
6. Shakira – “Chantaje” ft. Maluma (2016)
Views: 3.0 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 16x Platinum in the US (960,000), Platinum in Canada.
5. J Balvin, Willy William – “Mi Gente” (2017)
Views: 3.4 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 2x Platinum in the UK, 7x Platinum in Canada (560,000).
4. Enrique Iglesias – “Bailando” ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona (2014)
Views: 3.5 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 4x Platinum in the US (4,000,000), 2x Platinum in Canada (160,000).
3. Shakira – “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” (2010)
Views: 4.0 billion
Chart Success: Peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: RIAA Platinum in the US and 10 million worldwide downloads.
2. El Chombo – “Dame Tu Cosita” feat. Cutty Ranks (2018)
Views: 4.7 billion
Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, No 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Certifications: 7x Platinum in the US (420,000).
1. Luis Fonsi – “Despacito” ft. Daddy Yankee (2017)
Views: 8.5 billion
Chart Success: “Despacito” charted number 1 in 48 countries, including major markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and Italy. It ranks at No. 37 on the top songs of the decade in the US.
Certifications: 55x Latin Platinum in the US (3,300,000), Platinum in the UK, Diamond in Canada.
