Essential urbano music listening

The albums that define urbano music.

Our picks for where to start with urbano music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The urbano music essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Papi Juancho

Maluma

Papi Juancho

A vibrant blend of reggaeton and pop that pulsates with infectious rhythms and introspective lyrics.

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11:11

Maluma

11:11

A vibrant blend of reggaeton and pop that weaves emotional storytelling with infectious beats and catchy hooks.

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Motomami

Rosalía

Motomami

A genre-blurring exploration of personal and cultural identity woven through eclectic rhythms and emotive vocals.

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El Mal Querer

Rosalía

El Mal Querer

A bold fusion of flamenco, R&B, and pop that tells a compelling story through its innovative production and emotional depth.

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Feliz cumpleaños, Ferxxo, te pirateamos el álbum

Feid

Feliz cumpleaños, Ferxxo, te pirateamos el álbum

A vibrant fusion of reggaeton and R&B, interspersed with playful melodies and heartfelt lyrics celebrating life and love.

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Day69: Graduation Day

6ix9ine

Day69: Graduation Day

A frenetic blend of aggressive beats and raw, visceral lyrics that capture the chaotic energy of Brooklyn's drill scene.

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Homerun

Paulo Londra

Homerun

This album encapsulates Londra's signature style and highlights his versatility as an artist. The mix of rhythm and melody makes it accessible while still retaining depth in its narratives.

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Back to the Game

Paulo Londra

Back to the Game

A vibrant blend of reggaeton and trap that pulses with infectious energy and introspective lyrics.

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TattleTales

6ix9ine

TattleTales

A chaotic blend of aggressive beats and brash lyricism that reflects the tumultuous life of its creator.

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Épico

Lunay

Épico

A vibrant blend of reggaeton and trap that pulses with infectious rhythms and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of modern urbano music.

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Bahía Ducati

Feid

Bahía Ducati

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La Oscuridad

Bryant Myers

La Oscuridad

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Ladrão

Djonga

Ladrão

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Histórias da Minha Área

Djonga

Histórias da Minha Área

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Where urbano music landed in each era.