Reggaeton, Afrobeats, and Beyond: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Actually Understanding the Global Hits You Can't Stop Playing
The biggest songs on US streaming charts right now aren't in English — and most American listeners are vibing without fully knowing why. This guide breaks down the slang, patois, and cultural shorthand hiding inside today's hottest global genres, from Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican street poetry to Burna Boy's Lagos swagger. Consider this your translation passport.