The ritmo (rhythm) of the island has washed ashore, but this isn’t the typical tropical groove. These dancefloor smashes struck a chord thanks to their use of Dembow, an ultrafast dance genre from the ...

I first heard the infectious dembow rhythm that undergirds every reggaeton song at my eighth-grade back-to-school dance. A mosh pit of suburban teens was trying in earnest to move their hips to the ...

The instrumental track "Fish Market" by Jamaican duo Steeely & Clevie is at the center of a copyright infringement lawsuit against dozens of Reggaeton artists. (YouTube via Courthouse News) LOS ...

Two dembow progenitors are suing superstars including Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee – in a case that also names Justin Bieber – claiming that they deserve credit for birthing the genre With the release ...

Would you like to ride with their beautiful Balún? A Bushwick band will play its blend of dream pop and Puerto Rican beats to launch the 2020 House Sessions concert series at Bric on March 5. Balún ...

The rising trend of reggaeton artists delivering their lyrics in a melodic, emotional style is far from novel. As much as the genre has developed a reputation for its aggressive tone and lyrics, this ...

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