Artist

Ivy Queen

1996-present·Añasco

Martha Ivelisse Pesante earned the title Queen of Reggaeton the hard way, at a tiny club on the edge of Viejo San Juan called The Noise. It was 1991, DJ Negro's place, so cramped you could barely turn around — half rap battle, half rave, and to the kids from the neighborhood who packed it every weekend, the coolest party going.

The full story is in Reggaeton.

At a glance

Active
1996–present
From
Añasco, Puerto Rico
Records in the issues
1 (2003)
Original label
Real Music
Listening guide track
“Quiero Bailar”

Listen

In the Reggaeton listening guide: “Quiero Bailar”

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In the issues

  • Reggaeton
    Principal · 1985-2017 · Members

    Reggaeton is a genre from Panama City, Panama & San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1985–2017. Its principal artists include Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderón, DJ Playero and Ivy Queen. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 12 dated events.

Records

Terms

Dembow
A syncopated drum pattern taken from Jamaican dancehall and named after Shabba Ranks' 1990 song 'Dem Bow', which used Steely & Clevie's 'Fish Market' riddim.