According to DJ Playero, the origin of the word "reggeaton" comes from the marathon of translating "reggaes". Dancehall riddims that reached Panama, Puerto Rico and across the Spanish speaking Caribbean, this is where reggaeton was born. With a new generation with previous experiences in son and salsa, as well as in hip-hop, reggaeton quickly merged those musicals currents into one. Here we revisit some titles of the transition in no particular order.

Born and based in Bogotá, Colombia, Gregorio Hernández de Alba is a sociologist, DJ and music producer, with extended experience working with record labels throughout the region. His background comes from written research, centered in electronic music history in Latin America, appropriation and commercialization of original symbols inside the music industry in the region, and some musicological essays. After collaborating closely with projects like In-Correcto (COL) (which he co-founded), Onda Mundial (MX/USA), Bahidorá (MX), Mamba Negra (BR), Insurgentes (COL); he's currently working with Nacional Records. The Californian imprint, specialized in Indie Latin American Sounds. Most of these involvements after being based in Mexico City for 4 years, and having lived for shorter periods in Ecuador and Brasil. Currently, he's based in Bogotá where he's making music soon to be published, and collecting records to share in different formats.

Tracklist:

• One Heavy Duba - King Tubby

• When I Fall in Dub - Ken Boothe

• Como Mango - Sonora Matancera

• Dakar - Johnny Pacheco

• The Hustler - Willie Colon

• Alkali - La Sonora Roza

• East of Scientist Corner - Scientist

• Sleng Teng Riddim

• Fit in a Body - Lady G

• Megamix - Ninja Man

• Aventura y Romance - Rude Girl

• Bogle - Buju Banton

• Urba y Monserrate - Zion y Lennox

• Reggeaton Latino - Don Omar

• Que Lloren - Ivy Queen

• Vine a Acabar - Tito

• Voy con Toa - Big Boy

• Samba Hey (Lord G's Funky Def Club Mix) - El General