| Salsaton | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Salsa, reggaeton |
| Cultural origins | United States, Puerto Rico |
| Typical instruments | Sampler - Dembow - Bass - Guitar - Drums - Trumpets - Salsa instruments |
| Mainstream popularity | 2004-Present |
| Regional scenes | |
| United States, Puerto Rico | |
| Other topics | |
| Reggaeton | |
Salsatón is a relatively new sub genre of both salsa and reggaetón. The songs primarily have salsa melodies and percussion, with reggaeton-style beats, such as the dem bow, and, occasionally, rapping. Some songs switch back and forth between salsa and reggaetón genres, while other songs are more of a true fusion of the two styles. The genre in its primitive form was experimented with by Puerto Rican singer Andy Montañez, when his album Salsatón - Salsa con reggaetón (featuring the likes of Daddy Yankee, La Sista, Voltio, John Eric and Cheka) was released in 2006. A month later, a compilation called Latino Salsatón was released by Azzura Music.
Recently, this movement has been popularized all over the Latin American nations. One of the major contributors of the movement of "salsatón" has been the band Francisco y Fernando, composed of two Venezuelan musicians from Maracay. Classic salsa musicians such as Tito Nieves and La India have also contributed to the sub genre. Also Rubén Blades one of the most important salsa singers (from the age of Fania Records) has including the reggaeton percussion style in his new songs.
In November 2006 the album Los Cocorocos was released. Performers on this album include: Tego Calderón, Víctor Manuelle, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Zion, Domingo Quiñones, Don Omar, Tito Nieves, Pedro Brull, John Erick and Voltio. This also has strong salsa influences, and some claim it was released in response to Salsatón - Salsa con reggaetón.
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