Tired of listening to the same old stuff? Want to update your playlists? Now we’re recommending five artists who sing in Spanish, because there’s plenty of life beyond Despacito.
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny is the absolute emperor of reggaeton and one of its greatest pioneers. He can practically do whatever he wants, and he experiments tirelessly within his sound, rather than repackaging the same thing. That’s what makes it exciting, you never know what he’s going to come up with next. This unpredictability is a rare virtue in mainstream world stars.
Rosalía
Barcelona-based Rosalía started her career as a flamenco dancer with flamenco music. From there, she quickly transitioned to contemporary pop music that reimagined classical elements of the genre before diving into reggaeton. His exceptional voice and exciting sound also make him unpredictable. He is also one of the most consistent contemporary pop performers in terms of quality.
Nathy Peluso
Argentinian Nathy Peluso can sing with an angelic voice and rap menacingly, and her confidence in her own abilities and strong personality infuse everything she does. She is capable of practically anything, and she doesn’t really limit herself to one genre. He’s practically a born star.
Kali Uchis
Kali Uchis may have first come to the attention of music fans on Tyler The Creator, and on his first album he brought together, alongside the rapper, such contributors as Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn and Tame Impala leader Kevin Parker. Then, for his second album, he decided to sing in Spanish, as he had always wanted to do. And the risk paid off, as he has only become more successful since.
Lido Pimienta
Colombia’s Lido Pimienta blends traditional music and traditional instruments with modern elements to create pop music with a traditional sound, yet with a contemporary feel. It’s rare to find someone who mixes folk music with popular music so well, hitting that happy medium that makes it fresh and more than just a curiosity.