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Urban music encompasses a wide range of music genres that originate from vibrant and diverse communities. These musical styles often serve as a creative outlet and mirror the challenges, successes, and ordinary lives of the individuals residing in these areas. From Latin America to the Caribbean, urban music genres have evolved over time and continue to evolve so quickly it's hard to keep up. And no, it’s not all just “reggaeton.”

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Reggaeton, largely male-dominated, is a world where female voices often get drowned out. But Karol G didn't just break the mold; she remade it. She climbed the charts with authenticity, proving that the Latina voice isn't just powerful—it's transformative.

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Reggaeton and the Erasure of Afro-Latine Voices

It’s practically undeniable that Reggaeton has now become synonymous with Latin urban culture. Rooted in Caribbean and Latin American rhythms, Reggaeton has transformed the global music scene in the last decade or so. Yet its history goes way back, and is one of cultural amalgamation and erasure, particularly of Afro-Latine artists who played a crucial role in its birth and evolution.

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