Afrobeats is the sound of our time. A frenetic rhythm originating in West Africa at the beginning of the 21st century, incorporating elements of diverse genres such as Hip Hop, House, Juju, Ndombolo, R&B, Soca, and Dancehall, it has seduced global pop stars like Drake, Selena Gomez, and, most recently, Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Mick Jagger. In Latin America, the fever is beginning to grow, and many established and emerging figures have been seduced by its magic. Billboard has also been responsible for this marvelous interplay of rhythm and fusion. Each week, it publishes its U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, which measures the most popular hits in the United States. In honor of the men and women of Latin America immersed in Afrobeats, our editors have produced a list of the 10 best Spanish-language songs of the genre, an explosive and inspiring list that is sure to get you on the dance floor.
