7 Black Reggaetoneras You Should Know

Reggaeton's history cannot be told without Black women. From pioneers who helped shape the genre's earliest sounds to a new generation pushing reggaetón into bold creative territory, Black reggaetoneras have continuously influenced the culture, style, and evolution of música del movimiento. Yet their contributions are often overlooked in mainstream conversations. These seven artists represent the talent, innovation, and cultural impact that continue to move the genre forward. In no particular order, here are 7 Reggaetoneras You Should Know.

La Sista

A soulful voice like no other, La Sista’s Reign in the 2000s Left an impression on the reggaeton scene like no other.

Glory Glou

sultry queen, Glory Glou, the feminine voice on Daddy Yankee’s Gasolina, La Batidora with Don Omar, and countless other tracks. She is the Afro Boricua queen of seduction, and the culture would do well to appreciate her for it.

Gailen La Moyeta

Gailen La Moyeta is a Dominican force to be reckoned with. The Half Haitian Half Dominican Rapper rose To Stardom when she killed it on Musicologo’s “Tan de naranja” challenge, outshining Everyone and earning her spot on the remix. Since then Gailen has bee nstanding on her own pushing hits like Bobolonga(pictured left), Perreo de La Mata my personal favorite among many others.

Leisley

From Joining La Sista IN Their Hit Single ‘Titeritas Del Bloque’ years Back, Leisley has been carving her own unique path fusing her NuyoDominican INfluences largely into reggaeton. The Songstress both lyrically and visually stands on her own

orquidea Negra

Orquidea Negra THe Black Orchid is the shining female talent of the Reggaeton duo LDA. Leaving her imprint on Reggaeton forever in Don OMar And Chosen Fews Iconic single “Reggaeton Latino” She has a sexy and dynamic voice powerful enough to make anyone stop in their tracks.

Demphra

Known from the Panamanian Reggaeton Group La Factoria, Demphra is now an independent artist shining on her own merit and sound. Marching to the beat of her own drum, she’s represented Panameñas globally for more than 15 years.

Tokischa

The most controversial artist of the generation, Tokischa, is the Dominican superstar taking over the charts, the conversation regarding femme sexuality, a.k .a. breaking barriers by pushing the envelope. Primarily singing and rapping in her unique style of dembow-based perreo–La toki reigns supreme as the leading voice of Reggaeton–in my opinion.