"We Use So Many Snares" delves into some of the details of and controversies within the production of reggaeton, as well as giving a brief history of the genre and how some of the basic musical figures allude to its origins. "La Musica Negra (Hispana?)" gets into some of the specifics of the origin debate, which is at times tough for an outsider to follow (especially with down links/videos), but seems to suggest that reggaeton is a creation of multiple cultures (which may or may not get along). "Reggaeton’s Contempo Indexical Lexica" picks out a few specific examples that demonstrate a shift in sampling/influence away from "la musica negra" and towards "reggaeton latino." "The Webnography of Reggaeton Faultlines" uses a selection of internet forum posts to showcase the mostly racial dividing lines and differing opinions as to who "owns" the genre.
Discussion Question: How do the origins and division lines in reggaeton compare and contrast to those in hip hop? Do these divisions and disputes provide a narrative for the genre that makes it more exciting and appealing?
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