Despacito Archives

Meet the Latina Songwriters Behind Songs Like “Despacito” and “Dollar”

Nicole YoungMarch 18, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 18, 202203631

Did you know that some of the most popular Latin songs were written by women? Writers like Erika Ender who co-wrote the hit single “Despacito” or Elena Rose who brought us “Dollar” by Becky G. Here, we look to spotlight...

News and Entertainment

Joe Biden Goes Viral After Playing ‘Despacito’ at Rally in Florida

Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2020September 17, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2020September 17, 202004739

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden marked the first day of Latinx Heritage Month with his first campaign appearance in Florida. “’‘Despacito’ proved to me that in this country, we will never be defined by our differences,” said Louis Fonsi before...

Culture

A Tribute To Puerto Rican Women I Admire: Juliana Ortiz

lolaOctober 7, 2018August 24, 2020

by lolaOctober 7, 2018August 24, 202006405

I remember when I first met Juliana. I was walking into a dance studio that smelled of fresh wood and baby powder from the previous ballet class, and my inexperienced-self walked through those hopeful doors that screamed confidence and “Vamos...

News and Entertainment

The ‘Despacito’ Snub Proves the Grammys Aren’t Changing With the Times

Irina GonzalezJanuary 29, 2018November 13, 2020

by Irina GonzalezJanuary 29, 2018November 13, 202001787

At last night’s Grammy Awards, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee took the stage to sing their 2017 hit “Despacito” (yes, the Spanish-language version without Justin Bieber) and the crowd was thrilled, dancing and singing along the entire time. We also...