30 Songs That Pretty Much Defined Latin Music in 2016

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It's undeniable that 2016 has been a year to remember. As we optimistically look ahead to a new year, we can't forget the new music we heard (and subsequently added to every playlist possible) for the past almost 12 months.

From not one but two new Shakira songs to hit after hit from breakout reggaeton stars like Maluma and J Balvin and so much more, keep reading for our top picks for best songs of the year.

01

"La Bicicleta" by Carlos Vives and Shakira

02

"El Perdedor" by Maluma

03

"Sola" by Becky G

04

"Ya Me Enteré" by Reik

05

"Duele El Corazón" by Enrique Iglesias Feat. Wisin

06

"Otra Vez" by Zion y Lennox Feat. J Balvin

07

"Deja Que Te Bese" by Alejandro Sanz Feat. Marc Anthony

08

"Vente Pa'Ca" by Ricky Martin Feat. Maluma

09

"Girls Talk (Latin Remix)" by Sammi Sanchez

10

"Ya No Me Duele Más" by Silvestre Dangond

11

"Ain't Your Mama" by Jennifer Lopez

12

"Bailar" by Deorro Feat. Elvis Crespo

13

"Solo Yo" by Sofía Reyes Feat. Prince Royce

14

"Si Te Vas" by Paulina Rubio

15

"Chantaje" by Shakira Feat. Maluma

16

"La Carretera" by Prince Royce

17

"Messin' Around" by Pitbull Feat. Enrique Iglesias

18

"Nunca Me Olvides" by Yandel

19

"Shaky Shaky" by Daddy Yankee

20

"Desde Esa Noche" by Thalia Feat. Maluma

21

"Safari" by J Balvin Feat. Pharrell Williams, BIA, and Sky

22

"Traicionera" by Sebastián Yatra

23

"Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos)" by CNCO

24

"Antes Que No" by David Bisbal

25

"Vacaciones" by Wisin

26

"En Ésta No" by Sin Bandera

27

"Pa Que Me Invitan" by Jencarlos Feat. Charly Black

28

"Hasta el Amanecer" by Nicky Jam

29

"Fuego" by Juanes

30

"Tu y Yo" by Tommy Torres Feat. Daddy Yankee

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