In the 1990s, the music faced heavy censorship and police raids in Puerto Rico due to its explicit lyrics, which ironically fueled its popularity as a symbol of rebellion. Old School Reggaeton | Spotify Playlist
"Lo Mejor de la Vieja Escuela del Reggaetón" refers to the foundational era of reggaetón—often called the —spanning the late 1990s through the late 2000s . This period transitioned the genre from an "underground" movement in Puerto Rico's housing projects into a global commercial juggernaut. The Foundations: From Underground to Mainstream
It evolved from "reggae en español" in Panama and hip-hop influences in New York and Puerto Rico.
Before becoming a global phenomenon, reggaetón was known as .
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