Romantikeo

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Romantikeo
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins
Typical instruments
Sampler - Dembow - Bass - Guitar - Drums - Trumpets - Salsa Instruments
Mainstream popularity 2000-Present
Regional scenes
United States, Puerto Rico
Other topics
Reggaeton

Romantikeo is a sub-genre of Reggaeton. It is a fusion of Pop, R&B, and Reggaeton. The name Romantikeo comes from the words "romantic" and "mixeo" (Puerto Rican slang for mix). Romantikeo resembles R&B more than anything else. Romantikeo was rarely used until late the late 90's, when then newcomers Magnate y Valentino brought it to a much wider audience. Zion y Lennox are considered to be the pioneers of Romantikeo in the new school scene of Reggaeton. Today, more and more reggaetoneros slowly adapting to it like Zion y Lennox, Magnate y Valentino, Tito El Bambino, De La Ghetto, Randy, Don Omar, Juan D@, Divino, Naldo, Rakim & Ken-Y, Cruzito and Baby Rasta are among those who have made a name in the genre.

[edit] Labels

Baby Records and Pina Records are the two leading labels that specialize in this Genre.

[edit] Famous Songs

  • Don Omar- "Vuelve", "Angelito", "Carta A Un Amigo"
  • Daddy Yankee- "Cuentame"
  • Rakim & Ken-Y- "Down", "Lloraras", Te Vas (Remix)
  • Magnate Y Valentino- "Punto y Coma", "Si Tu No Estas" and "La Soledad".
  • Magnate-"Vuelve a Mi", "Te Encontre", "Mujer Traicionada", "Nuestro Amor Es Asi".