J Balvin’s ‘Rayo’ Trades Heartbreak for Dance-Floor Energy
A review of J Balvin's Rayo, a 15-track album of polished pop and reggaeton that knows exactly what it wants to be.
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Tag: reggaeton
Album Reviews7/10
J Balvin’s Debut La Familia Earns Its Reputation on Two Standout Tracks
A steady, confident debut reggaeton record whose best moments—6 AM and Yo te lo dije—justify the whole affair.
KAROL G’s ‘Super Single’ Turns Heartbreak Into Genre-Hopping Confidence
KAROL G's Super Single blends reggaeton, Latin pop, and dancehall across eleven tracks, a debut marked by confidence, heartbreak, and rough charm.
Album Reviews8/10
Karol G’s KG0516 Is a Flawed Masterpiece of Ambition
Karol G's KG0516 blends ego, lineage and ambition into a record dense with highs and lows alike.
Album Reviews8.4/10
Bad Bunny’s X 100PRE Proves He Can Do It All
A review of Bad Bunny's X 100PRE, a guest-heavy debut album that balances trap, reggaeton, and pop crossover.
Album Reviews7/10
Bad Bunny’s Farewell Tour Is a Party, Not a Goodbye
A farewell tour album dressed as a party: 16 tracks, 47 minutes of trap, reggaeton, and salsa fusion, never quite committing to its own goodbye.
Album Reviews7.8/10
Kali Uchis Trades English R&B for Reggaeton, Cumbia and Boleros on Sin Miedo
Kali Uchis goes bold on Sin Miedo, a Spanish-language leap into reggaeton and boleros anchored by 'telepatía.'
Album Reviews7.2/10
J Balvin’s ‘Colores’ Paints Within the Lines — and That’s Its Strength
J Balvin's Colores turns ten colors into ten tracks — bright, polished, and mostly a hit. Our full review breaks down the highs and lows.
Album Reviews7.9/10
OASIS Review: J Balvin and Bad Bunny’s Breezy Summer Checkpoint
A review of OASIS, the 2019 collaboration album from J Balvin and Bad Bunny — breezy, joyful, and built for summer.
Album Reviews8.8/10
Bad Bunny’s YHLQMDLG Breaks Reggaetón’s Rules and Earns an 8.8
A track-by-track look at Bad Bunny's genre-breaking 2020 album YHLQMDLG, from 'Safaera' to 'Yo perreo sola.'