Question 1

Which 2017 hit became the first Spanish-language song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 since 'Macarena'?

Accepted Answer

Despacito. 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (remix featuring Justin Bieber) topped the Hot 100 in 2017.

Question 2

Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' achieved what historic milestone on Spotify in 2022?

Accepted Answer

Most-streamed album in a single year. 'Un Verano Sin Ti' became the most-streamed album on Spotify in 2022, topping the global year-end charts.

Question 3

The 'Dem Bow' riddim that forms the rhythmic foundation of reggaeton originated in which country?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica. The Dem Bow rhythm comes from Shabba Ranks' Jamaican dancehall track 'Dem Bow' (1991), later adopted by Panamanian and Puerto Rican producers.

Question 4

Which artist is widely credited with bringing reggaeton to mainstream American audiences with 'Gasolina' in 2004?

Accepted Answer

Daddy Yankee. Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' (2004) is considered the song that broke reggaeton into the global mainstream.

Question 5

What is the name of the Colombian city considered the birthplace of reggaeton's Colombian scene, home to J Balvin and Karol G?

Accepted Answer

Medellin. Medellin has become a major hub for Latin urban music, producing global stars like J Balvin and Karol G.

Question 6

Which Bad Bunny album title translates to 'I Do Whatever I Want' in English?

Accepted Answer

YHLQMDLG. YHLQMDLG stands for 'Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana,' meaning 'I Do Whatever I Want.'

Question 7

Karol G's 'Tusa' featuring Nicki Minaj became a massive hit in 2019. What does 'tusa' colloquially mean in Colombian Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Heartbreak or heartache. In Colombian slang, 'tusa' refers to the pain or sadness of heartbreak, which is the song's central theme.

Question 8

Which Puerto Rican artist is considered a pioneer of Latin trap with mixtapes like 'Real Hasta la Muerte'?

Accepted Answer

Anuel AA. Anuel AA is considered one of the pioneers of Latin trap, with 'Real Hasta la Muerte' establishing the subgenre's sound.

Question 9

The song 'Dákiti' by Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez samples elements from which musical tradition?

Accepted Answer

Dancehall. 'Dákiti' incorporates dancehall-influenced rhythms blended with reggaeton, creating its distinctive tropical feel.

Question 10

Which streaming platform's data revealed that Latin music was the fastest-growing genre globally between 2019 and 2023?

Accepted Answer

Spotify. Spotify's annual Wrapped data consistently showed Latin music as one of the fastest-growing genres on the platform during this period.

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