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As the year comes to an end, it’s that time when we tend to get a bit nostalgic, looking back on everything that’s happened in the past 365 days. It’s when we reminisce about our experiences and sum up the year in general. And this reflection isn’t limited to just our personal lives; it extends to the world of music as well. 

2023: An Outstanding Year for Latin Music

We’re not just talking about the surge in popularity of ‘corridos tumbados‘ and Mexican music, which made a big splash this year. We talk about Latin music as a whole, covering artists and styles from various countries. Its impact has been so significant that, as of now, 2023 it’s the most significant year for Latin hits (Spotify). 

According to Rolling Stone, eight songs managed to claim the number one spot on Spotify’s global charts, which is a record-breaking feat. Among the top 10 most-streamed artists globally, four were of Latin origin. Bad Bunny secured the second spot, trailing just behind Taylor Swift, who had held the title of the most-streamed artist for three consecutive years. Nevertheless, the Puerto Rican continued to shine on the platform with Un Verano Sin Ti, even though it was released back in 2022, making it the top album of 2023. 

As if that’s not enough, nearly half of the top 10 artists have been Latin. Leading the list is the Mexican artist Peso Pluma, who’s had a remarkably good year, holding the 5th spot. Colombian singer Feid closely follows at number 6, and Karol G has secured the 9th position, even surpassing Lana Del Rey, who landed at number 10 on the list. 

Most-Streamed Latin Songs 

A number of songs that made it to the top 5 might not come as a big surprise because they’ve been such massive hits internationally that we’ve heard them everywhere throughout the year. And just to be clear, this isn’t a complaint. Leading both the charts in the United States and globally is «Ella Baila Sola,» the collaboration between Eslabon Armando and Peso Pluma that propelled him to international stardom and even landed him a spot on Jimmy Fallon’s show. 

Another song that gained huge international popularity was Shakira’s session with Bizarrap. Below, we’ll give you the top 5 most-played songs along with their English translations. It’s worth noting that the meaning can vary depending on the words used in each country and, in the case of Shakira and Bizarrap, the context behind Shakira and her widely publicized split from Piqué. 

U.S. Most-Streamed Latin Songs 

1. “Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado, Peso Pluma 

«Ella Baila Sola» Lyrics Translation

Buddy, what do you think of that girl?
The one dancing alone, I like her for myself
Beautiful, she knows she’s fine
Everyone’s watching how she dances

I approach her and drop some sweet talk
We have drinks without any buts, just temptation
I told her,
“I’m going to win over your family, in a few days, you’ll be mine.”

She told me,
I’m crazy but she likes it
That no guy acts like me
And there you go, darling
And it’s all double P, my man
Just like that, my buddy Pedro
All about Eslabón Armado
For the ladies
Cha-ching!

I’m not a guy with a lot of cash
But when it comes to the heart, I fulfill everything
She took my hand tightly
My buddy couldn’t believe it, but as we passed by, it was me

Her body
I swear to God, it was so perfect
Her waist like a model’s
Her eyes
From the beginning, they charmed me
She likes me, and I like her

2. “La Bebe (Remix)” – Yng Lvcas, Peso Pluma 

«La Bebe» Lyrics Translation

[Pre-Chorus: Peso Pluma & Yng Lvcas]

Let loose, girl, then get soaked (Baby, get low)
Drench yourself in my body, you know, get in the Benz, come on (Baby, get low)
What’s up? My baby in the Mercedes Benz (Baby, get low)
The stars on the roof, they’ve already taken off (Eh)

[Chorus: Yng Lvcas]

She wants me to play some music
So she can dance down low, baby
We had a couple of bottles
And she still remembers like we did it yesterday
She wants me to play some music
So she can dance down low, baby
We had a couple of bottles
And she still remembers like we did it yesterday

[Verse 1: Yng Lvcas]

She hasn’t forgotten how we had a blast
We went to the club and danced close
Like dogs in heat, kisses, and a couple of drinks
She stayed by my side and said, «I think I’ve fallen in love»
She smokes, she drinks
She’s a little devil, small but spicy
I love it when her pants brush against me
She loves it too, you can see it in her face, she enjoys it

[Bridge: Peso Pluma]

She has a boyfriend but doesn’t behave
She tells me, «Relax, the relationship is broken»
Our bodies collide and collide
Our mouths meet, her leggings are tight

[Chorus: Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma]

She wants me to play some music
So she can dance down low, baby
We had a couple of bottles
And she still remembers like we did it yesterday
She wants me to play some music
So she can dance down low, baby
We had a couple of bottles
And she still remembers like we did it yesterday

[Verse 2: Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma]

Yesterday, yesterday you moved so well, so well
The smell of Chanel lingered
We’re a thousand degrees Fahrenheit
She’s beautiful and has a pretty face
You play music, and she gets excited on her own
She never limits herself to the party
A couple of friends complete the crew
But you, mama, you know, you please me
Crazy, come here, get close behind
You and I are on a fleeting journey
Interstellar, devouring you completely
We’ll smoke some marijuana
In the room, on the rooftop, and in my bed
Baby, I think they’re calling you, answer tomorrow
Let the flame not go out
In the AMG listening to «Ruedas y Cristal»
Burning the poison that got me flying, ma
Kiss to Barbie, so she dances up close
Little Chinese eyes like a Taiwanese puki, -án
Like a Taiwanese puki
Like a Taiwanese puki
I’ll eat that p***y whenever I want, mommy, ma

[Pre-Chorus: Peso Pluma & Yng Lvcas]

Let loose, girl, then get soaked (Down low, baby)
Drench yourself in my body, you know, get in the Benz, come on (Down low, baby)
What’s up? My baby in the Mercedes Benz (Down low, baby)
The stars on the roof, they’ve already taken off (Eh)

[Chorus: Yng Lvcas]

Uy, she wants me to play some music
So she can dance down low, baby
We had a couple of bottles
And she still remembers like we did it yesterday
She wants me to play some music
So she can dance down low, baby
We had a couple of bottles
And she still remembers like we did it yesterday

[Outro: Peso Pluma & Yng Lucas]

Tonight is a night to be single
She likes twerking and dancing close to you
The young religion
Double P
Lil Yng
It’s the remix

3. “un x100to” – Grupo Frontera, Bad Bunny 

«un x100to» Lyrics Translation

[Chorus: Payo Solís]

I have 1% left
And I’ll use it just to tell you how sorry I am
That if they see me with someone else in a club, it’s just a waste of time
Baby, why would I lie to you?
That thing about them seeing me happy, no, it’s not true

[Verse 1: Payo Solís]

Nothing makes me laugh anymore
Only when I see the photos and videos I have of you
I went out with someone else to forget you, and she had the perfume you like
I smoke before going to sleep
Because I sleep better if I dream that you’re here
If you only knew that I wrote to you
I haven’t sent the messages, they’re all still here
Wow, it’s cost me so much
Maybe I did you a favor when I left your side
Drunk looking at your photos, it hurts to see that you’ve really improved
You don’t have gray days anymore, your scars don’t hurt anymore
And here I am wondering whether to tell you that

[Chorus: Payo Solís & Bad Bunny]

I have 1%
And I’ll use it just to tell you how sorry I am
That if they see me with someone else in a club, it’s just a waste of time
Baby, why would I lie to you?
That thing about them seeing me happy, no, it’s not true (Ey)

[Verse 2: Bad Bunny]

I hadn’t thought about you for a long time
I got drunk and checked your Insta
Baby, I know you’re doing well
You don’t want anything to do with me, ey, ey
Living in a hell that I set on fire myself
Playing with you as if it were a game
I feel like I’m not in your heart anymore, now I’m at your feet
Begging you, drowning in tequila
The guys are inviting me to go out
I have a good time, but I always end up missing you
Drowning in tequila, ey
Girls texting me, ey
Asking where the party is tonight, but

[Chorus: Bad Bunny]

I have 1%
And I’ll use it just to tell you how sorry I am
That if they see me with someone else in a club, it’s just a waste of time
Baby, why would I lie to you?
That thing about them seeing me happy, it’s not true, ey

4. “PRC” – Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano 

«PCR» Lyrics Translation

[Verse 1: Peso Pluma & Natanael Cano]

I wake up, take a shower, and then start forging
It’s poison, it goes up, of very good quality
Phones never stop ringing
If it’s not some young lady, it’s because a client wants more

[Chorus: Peso Pluma & Natanael Cano]

And the packages are well-stacked
No worries, I can’t fail
I’m always ready to cross
Powder, wheels, and also crystal
Here the little paper comes and goes
The girls are going crazy

We enjoy it, whether it’s good or bad
I won’t complain about this life

[Interlude: Natanael Cano]

Eah!
And we’re high
With the Double P
The narco corridos
Just like that, buddy

[Verse 2: Natanael Cano & Peso Pluma]

Classy with the Balenciagas, the corridos were banging
The girls were dancing really well, and I’m wearing Silver LV
I feel like I’m flying already, buddy
And we’ll never complain here
Why would we look back?
No problem, I’m going to keep pushing

[Chorus: Natanael Cano & Peso Pluma]

The packages are well-stacked
No issues, I can’t fail
I’m always ready to cross
Powder, wheels, and also crystal
And the packages are well-stacked
No issues, I can’t fail
I’m always ready to cross
Powder, wheels, and also crystal

[Outro Instrumental]

5. “AMG” – Natanael Cano, Gabito Ballesteros, Peso Pluma 

«AMG» Lyrics Translation

I’ve been through it all, of course, I struggled
Two or three people know it, I’m not the same as yesterday
Mercedes AMG, G-63 Class
What I once dreamed of, I’ve already bought it all

Very good for the accounts, everything’s noted in the notebook
I’ve got the blacklist for those who cross the line
Only very attractive girls riding in my truck
The radios keep playing and playing, but I’m always alert, yeah

And we’re stoned, my buddy Gabito
And raise the flag, man
All about the double P
Yayay!
That’s right, my buddy Nata
That’s right
My buddy Gabito, bye!
All about the double P, man
Ayay

A GT-R to roll around
I like the babies more
Mazatlán port, overlooking the city
In a private jet, I can be anywhere
Popping champagne bottles, there are bills to spend
Flashing the ice, they’ll all be looking at me
With some Nike sneakers, I’m a thug, that’s how it goes

Very good for the accounts, everything’s noted in my notebook
I’ve got the blacklist for those who cross the line
Only very attractive girls riding in my truck
The radios keep playing and playing, but I’m always alert

Most-Streamed Latin Songs Globally 

1. “Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado, Peso Pluma 

2. “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap, Shakira 

«Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53» Lyrics Translation

Oh, oh
(For guys like you-uh-uh-uh-uh)

[Verse 1]

Sorry, I already took another flight
I’m not coming back here, I don’t want another disappointment
You act all tough
But when I needed you, you showed your worst side

Sorry, baby, it’s been a while
I should’ve kicked you to the curb a long time ago
A wolf like me isn’t for beginners

[Chorus]

A wolf like me isn’t for guys like you-uh-uh-uh-uh
For guys like you-uh-uh-uh-uh
You were too small for me, that’s why you’re
With someone just like you-uh-uh-uh-uh

[Verse 2]

This is to torment you
Chew and swallow, swallow and chew
I’m not coming back to you
Don’t cry to me or beg me
I realized it’s not my fault they criticize you
I’m just making music, sorry if it splashes you

You left me next door to your mother-in-law
With the press at the door and debts with the taxman
You thought you hurt me and made me tougher
Women don’t cry anymore, women make money

[Pre-Chorus]

She has the name of a good person
Clearly, it’s not what it sounds like
She has the name of a good person
Clearly

[Chorus]

She’s just like you-uh-uh-uh-uh
For guys like you-uh-uh-uh-uh
You were too small for me, that’s why you’re
With someone just like you-uh-uh-uh-uh

[Verse 3]

From love to hate, there’s one step
Don’t come back here, listen to me
No hard feelings, baby, I wish you
All the best with my so-called replacement
I don’t even know what happened to you
You’re so strange, I can’t even recognize you
I’m worth twice as much as a 22
You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo
You swapped a Rolex for a Casio
You’re in a hurry, take it slow
Ah, too much gym time
But work on your brain a bit too
Photos wherever they see me
I feel like a hostage here, but I’m fine with it
I’ll free up tomorrow, and if you want to bring her along, that’s fine

[Pre-Chorus]

She has the name of a good person (uh-uh-uh-uh-uh)
Clearly, it’s not what it sounds like (uh-uh-uh-uh-uh)
She has the name of a good person (uh-uh-uh-uh-uh)

[Chorus]

And a wolf like me isn’t for guys like you-uh-uh-uh-uh
For guys like you, uh-uh-uh-uh
You were too small for me, that’s why you’re
With someone just like you-uh-uh-uh-uh

[Outro]

You were too small for me, that’s why you’re
With someone just like you, uh-uh-uh-uh (it’s a wrap)
Oh-oh, oh-oh
It’s over, goodbye

3. “TQG” – KAROL G, Shakira 

«TQG» Lyrics Translation

[Intro: KAROL G]

The one who told you that an emptiness is filled with someone else is lying to you
It’s like covering a wound with makeup: it’s not visible, but it’s felt
You left saying that you moved on (Hey) and you got yourself a new girlfriend (Girlfriend)
What she doesn’t know is that you’re still (Uh) following my every move (Daddy)

[Chorus: KAROL G]

Baby, what’s up? I thought you were all cool and collected (-collected)
Why are you looking for me when you know I don’t repeat mistakes
(Hey, daddy)
Tell your new girl that I don’t compete over men (No)
She should stop throwing herself at you; at least I had you nicely

[Verse 1: Shakira]

Seeing you with someone new hurt me (Hurt me)
But I’m ready for my own thing now
I’ve forgotten what we went through
And that’s what has you offended
Even life has improved for me
You’re not welcome here anymore
I saw what your girlfriend sent me
It doesn’t even make me angry; I just laugh, I laugh

[Verse 2: KAROL G & Shakira]

I don’t have time for what doesn’t add up; I’ve changed my course
Making money like it’s a sport
Filling up the account, the shows, the parking, and the passport (Hey)
They say I’m tougher, according to the reports (Yes)
Now you want to come back, it’s obvious, hmm, yes
Wait for me there, ‘cause I’m an idiot (Ah)
You forgot I’m with someone else
And La Bichota was too much for you

[Chorus: Shakira & KAROL G]

Baby, what’s up? (What’s up?) I thought you were all cool and collected
Why are you looking for me (Hey) when you know I don’t repeat mistakes?
Tell your new girl that I don’t compete over men
She should stop throwing herself at you; at least I had you nicely

[Verse 3: Shakira & KAROL G]

You left, and I became triple M
Better, tougher, on a higher level
Getting back with you, never (No), you were bad luck
Because now blessings rain down on me
And you want to come back, I already figured that out
Liking my photo
Looking for food elsewhere
I was saying it was monotonous
And now you want to come back, I already figured that out
Liking my photo (Liking mine)
You look happy with your new life
But if she knew you’re still looking for me

[Chorus: KAROL G & Shakira]

Baby, what’s up? (What’s up?) I thought you were all swallowed up?
Why are you looking for me (Hey) when you know I don’t repeat mistakes? (Hey)
Tell your new girl that I don’t compete over men (Move that little thing)
That she’s not skilled, and at least I had you nicely

4. “La Bebe (Remix)” – Yng Lvcas, Peso Pluma 

5. “un x100to” – Grupo Frontera, Bad Bunny