Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World

Born in the 'caserios' of Puerto Rico, Reggaeton has battled through aggressive government crackdowns, gun violence, and criminalization, rising from the underground to become a global powerhouse that refused to be silenced.

Production

Logo for Mercury Studios

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2024

Still image for Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World season 1 episode 1: Born Underground

1. Born Underground

10.0

The pioneers of Reggaetón create a musical movement in the face of incredible hardship.

Still image for Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World season 1 episode 2: The Rise and the Resistance

2. The Rise and the Resistance

10.0

We explore the development of the reggaeton sound and reveal the powerful forces trying to stop the movement. The genre’s future is on the line.

Still image for Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World season 1 episode 3: Reggaetón Explodes

3. Reggaetón Explodes

10.0

Reggaetón’s first worldwide hit, Gasolina, is released, becoming the blueprint for the genre’s success over the next 20 years. As the movement grows, Colombian artists make their mark.

Still image for Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World season 1 episode 4: Reggaetón Forever

4. Reggaetón Forever

10.0

Since the release of the global smash Despacito, the genre has produced a non-stop succession of hits. The struggle is no longer about getting to the top but staying at the top.

Reviews

No reviews available yet.