Music City Guide: Medellin

Medellin, the Colombian city ringing with music and undeniably an epicentre of Reggaeton worldwide, with J Balvin, Maluma, Karol G, Camilo and many more Urban artists all born there, has always been a city of music lovers. Not long ago known for its love of Vallenato, Rock and also tropical music, even their Salsa with Diego Gale and his band representing on that front. This week DJ Angel, a Paisa through and through, who has been part of that Reggaeton movement in Medellin from day one gives his mix of old school tropical with the newer urban side of this new Reggaeton Mecca, as part of our series MUSIC CITY GUIDES, where we ask DJs from around Latin America for the songs that define the cities they play in.Through these tunes we invite you the live and breathe Colombia's City of Eternal Spring!
by DJ Angel
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1. Me voy Para Medellín by Fernando Gonzales

This song is an anthem in our world famous Feria de las Flores (Fair of the Flowers) that takes place annually every Spring.

2. Limoncito con Ron by Rodolfo Aicardi  The iconic song by the legendary singer Rodolgo Aicardi, one of the most popular and loved Colombian singers ever.

 

3. Blanco by J Balvin 

One of the most popular songs by the Colombian reggaetonero. In 2019 during his record breaking Concert in Medellin, where is was born, the audience sang this tune 11 times in a encore that cemented it as a must in any party In this ends! Lucky foe me I was part of the opening DJs!!

4. Hoy Voy a Beber by Nicky Jam  The Puerto Rican singer rebuilt his career pretty much in Medellin and this was one the songs that brought him back to stardom.

 

5. Zoom  by Latín Fresh A must!! Any party, anywhere in Medellin, this is a track that gets everyone on the dance floor!

 

6. RX by Don Omar 

A song that has passed the test of time and has become a classic, from the King of Reggaeton Do Omar, who is still very popular here.

 

7. Guatauba (Plan B) The type of song that always go down well in Medalllo, by the great reggaeton duet Plan B, paneers of the old school reggaeton movement.

 

8. La Isla (Dimelo Flow - ft. Sech, Dalex, Justin Quiles, La Exce, Feid, Zion) A hot spot in this city, La Isla is famous night club known internationally that is visited by tourists from all over the world when they come to Medellin!

9. El Grillero, La novela, El Cepilla ( Proyecto Uno/ Fulanito ) Merengue-House that are still relevant here, they never went out of fashion and very popular in what we call cross over parties where we play a bit of everything

10. La Combi Completa (Los Cangris ) Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam in the unforgettable tune that still lift up any party, one of my favourites when it comes to rocking the dance floor.

 

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