Songs Similar to Despacito by Luis Fonsi
Released 2017 · Album: Vida · Latin · Party
"Despacito" is a 2017 single by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring reggaeton star Daddy Yankee, later included on Fonsi's 2019 album Vida. It opens with a Puerto Rican cuatro guitar line and Fonsi's smooth pop vocal before settling into a relaxed reggaeton dembow beat, with Daddy Yankee's rapid-fire verse adding energy. The song's title means "slowly", and its mid-tempo sway, romantic Spanish lyrics, and huge chorus made it a global hit, boosted further by a remix featuring Justin Bieber.
Songs that sound like "Despacito" usually blend Latin pop melodies with a reggaeton dembow rhythm, keep a moderate, danceable tempo, and alternate a melodic singer with a rapper or urbano vocalist. Listen for acoustic or Latin guitar touches over electronic beats, sensual Spanish-language lyrics, and a chorus built for crowds. It belongs to the mid-2010s rise of Latin pop and reggaeton on global charts, connecting Puerto Rican and Colombian urbano artists with mainstream pop.
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Data: Last.fm, updated 2026-10-11.
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FAQ about “Despacito”
What songs are similar to Despacito?
The closest matches combine a smooth Latin pop vocal with a laid-back reggaeton dembow beat, Spanish-language romantic lyrics, and often a guest rapper trading verses with the lead singer. On our list, the closest matches are “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar, “Mayores” by Becky G and “Mi Gente” by J Balvin.
Who does Despacito sound like?
"Despacito" is often compared to Enrique Iglesias's reggaeton-pop collaborations, which paired a pop crooner with urbano beats in the same way. Daddy Yankee brings his own reggaeton style, so his solo hits are a natural reference. Listeners also link it to J Balvin, Nicky Jam, and Maluma, who helped push Colombian and Puerto Rican reggaeton-pop into the global mainstream in the same period.
Is Despacito Latin?
Yes. "Despacito" is Latin music through and through: sung in Spanish, built on a reggaeton dembow rhythm, and featuring Puerto Rican cuatro guitar. More precisely, it is Latin pop crossed with reggaeton, mixing Fonsi's pop balladeer background with Daddy Yankee's urbano style. The Justin Bieber remix added English verses, but the original remains a Spanish-language Latin pop record.
How do you find similar songs to Despacito?
Look for Latin pop and reggaeton songs from around 2015 to 2019 that pair a melodic singer with a rapper, and follow artists like Daddy Yankee into their collaborations. "Reggaeton hits", "Latin pop party", and "pop urbano" playlists are useful starting points, and searching by dembow rhythm narrows things down. SongSimilar's list above ranks matches using listening data, so it reflects what Despacito fans actually stream.