From J Balvin’s “Ginza” to Shakira & Maluma’s “Chantaje,” the Hot Latin Songs chart has seen some major hits over the past ten years. These songs not only dominated the Latin music scene, but also crossed over to the mainstream charts, solidifying the power and influence of Latin music in the industry. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the songs that topped the Hot Latin Songs chart a decade ago.
1. “Ginza” by J Balvin (October 17, 2015)
Colombian reggaeton artist J Balvin took the world by storm with his infectious hit “Ginza” in 2015. The song, which pays tribute to the popular shopping district in Tokyo, became an instant success, reaching number one on the Hot Latin Songs chart. Its catchy beat and smooth vocals made it a staple in clubs and parties, and it also became the first Spanish-language song to reach one billion views on YouTube.
2. “El Perdón” by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias (November 14, 2015)
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam teamed up with Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias for the hit “El Perdón” in 2015. The song, which means “forgiveness” in English, tells the story of a lost love and the desire to make things right. It topped the Hot Latin Songs chart for 30 consecutive weeks, making it the longest-running number one song in the chart’s history at the time.
3. “La Gozadera” by Gente de Zona ft. Marc Anthony (July 4, 2015)
Cuban duo Gente de Zona joined forces with Puerto Rican salsa legend Marc Anthony for the summer anthem “La Gozadera” in 2015. The song, which translates to “the party,” is a fusion of reggaeton and salsa, making it a hit among both Latin and non-Latin audiences. It spent 22 weeks at number one on the Hot Latin Songs chart and became one of the most played songs of the year.
4. “Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias ft. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona (June 28, 2014)
Enrique Iglesias makes another appearance on this list with his global hit “Bailando” in 2014. The song, which features Cuban artists Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona, became a worldwide sensation, topping charts in over 25 countries. Its catchy beat and energetic dance moves made it a fan favorite, and it spent 41 weeks at number one on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
5. “Propuesta Indecente” by Romeo Santos (November 16, 2013)
Known as the “King of Bachata,” Dominican-American artist Romeo Santos dominated the Hot Latin Songs chart with his hit “Propuesta Indecente” in 2013. The song, which translates to “indecent proposal,” tells the story of a man trying to convince a woman to give him a chance. Its sensual lyrics and traditional bachata sound made it a hit among both Latin and non-Latin audiences.
6. “Limbo” by Daddy Yankee (June 22, 2013)
Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee had everyone dancing to his hit “Limbo” in 2013. The song, which means “limbo” in English, is a mix of reggaeton and dancehall, creating a unique and infectious sound. It spent 15 weeks at number one on the Hot Latin Songs chart and became one of Daddy Yankee’s signature songs.
7. “Ai Se Eu Te Pego” by Michel Teló (February 4, 2012)
Brazilian singer Michel Teló took the world by storm with his hit “Ai Se Eu Te Pego” in 2012. The song, which means “Oh, if I catch you” in English, became a viral sensation and topped charts in over 20 countries. Its catchy chorus and dance moves made it a popular party song, and it spent 17 weeks at number one on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
8. “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar ft. Lucenzo (September 10, 2011)
Puerto Rican artist Don Omar teamed up with
