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20 Famous Puerto Rican Singers Of All Time

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Hello everyone! How’s life? I am hoping that you all are in good health. Readers, today’s topic of discussion is Puerto Rican singers. First, tell me do you know what the music of Puerto Rico actually is? It is basically a picturesque island that is primarily known for its beaches that are white and globally popular rum. 

Furthermore, this place has also given us marvelous Puerto Rican singers. In addition to this, these singers have followed different forms of music such as baba, calypso, and salsa, etc. 

Moreover, in this article, we have concluded a list of 20 Puerto Rican singers who are best known for making the world go crazy with their songs. Although, it was a difficult task for us to only jot down 20 singers as there are plenty of others as well. 

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1- Ricky Martin 

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The best hits of the singer include:

  • Livin’ la vida loca
  • EI Ultimo Adios
  • Cancion Bonita 
  • Vente pa’ ca 
  • Vuelve

To begin with, Ricky Martin one of the most popular Puerto Rican singers follows these musical genres, Latin pop, pop, dance, reggaeton, and salsa. In addition to this, he is also a popular actor and a songwriter. He started his musical career in 1984.

You might be surprised to know that yet he has sold around 95 million albums which made him one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time. Although success was not that easy for him, he has given his all to reach heights in his musical career. Furthermore, he is also the recipient of several prestigious accolades. 

2- Daddy Yankee

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The best hits of the singer include:

  • Panties y bras 
  • Ulala 
  • La Santa 
  • Gasolina 

Daddy Yankee is someone who releases hit after hit. Ever heard of Despacito? It was the most viral song of 2017 that ended up becoming the first Spanish-language song to hit number one on the billboard hot 100. However, we all have seen him on every big award show where he gets awards for his noticeable hit singles. He started his musical career in 1990.

Furthermore, we don’t know much about his private life as the singer likes to keep it personal. Still, if you are following him on his social media, you get to see little peeks at his daily life. As a fan, we all love doing it. 

3- Chayanne

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Dejaria Todo 
  • EI Ultimo Adios 
  • Un siglo sin ti 
  • Humanos a Marte

Chayanne actual name is Elmer Figueroa Arce. He is a successful singer and actor. However, he was just 11 when he first joined the band named Los Chicos. Following 1984 he started his solo career with the release of his album. Do you know?  In 1989 he made a commercial for Pepsi which aired during the Grammy Awards that year. Apart from this, he is wonderful to his son and daughter. 

4- Ozuna

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Hey mor
  • Monotonia 
  • Diles 
  • Taki Taki 
  • Chao bebe,

To begin with, Ozuna is someone who has given a new definition to Latin music and revolutionized it over a period of time. When you hear out his songs, you will get to know that most of them are filled with positivity and truthfulness. However, he went through trauma as a child as his father was murdered when he was just three. Undoubtedly, he has a very inspiring voice which he uses pretty well to inspire the youth. 

5- Farruko 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Pepas 
  • Diles 
  • On my way 
  • Si se da 
  • Calma 

In 2007 when Farruko first began his musical career. Farruko is a rapper, singer, and songwriter. The musical genres that he follows are Latin Tarp and reggaeton. To date he has collaborated with plenty of wonderful other musical artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Ricky Martin, Wisin & Yandel, etc. in addition to this, he has also won a Latin grammy award for his collaboration with Pedro capo. People also know him for having a plethora of tattoos on his body.

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6- Rita Moreno 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Beautiful Creatures 
  • America from a west side story 
  • Somewhere 
  • Quintet 

Rita is a phenomenal singer, dancer, and actress who has a huge fan following. To let you know, she is the recipient of 4 major north american entertainment awards namely, Emmy, grammy, oscar, and tony. Furthermore, she was young when her parents got divorced and later she moved to new york with her mother. Moving on, she also garnered huge popularity as an actress who appeared in hit films such as singin’ in the rain, and king I. 

7- Hector Lavoe

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The best hits of the singer include

  • EI dia de mi suerte 
  • Ei cantante 
  • Periodico de ayer 
  • Juanito alumina
  • La murga 

Hector Lavoe’s actual name is hector Juan Perez Martinez. However, he was born and raised in the Machuelo Abajo barrio of ponce. Well, he was just 16 when he first moved to new york. 

Furthermore, he had a rough time following 1979, he became depressed as he got drug addicted and tried his best to escape that phase. Well, it worked and he recorded an album just before his health began failing. Apart from this, he belonged to a family of musicians so he developed a keen interest in music ever since he was a child. 

8- Don Omar

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Danza Kuduro 
  • Dile 
  • Ojitos Chiquitos 
  • Salio EI Sol
  • Gaurya Gaurya

Don Omar, a successful singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor. However, he is in the music industry since 1996. The musical genres that he follows are reggaeton and hip-hop. Do you know that he has won 40 awards to date? Yes, and he has been nominated 60 times and is one of the most loved artists who has sold over 70 million albums. Apart from this, the singer holds the Guinness world record for the video most viewed on youtube. 

9- Tego Calderon 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Mix 
  • Pa’ que Retozen 
  • Pa que te lo gozes 
  • Oye mi canto 

To begin with, Tego Calderon is a rapper, singer, and songwriter. The musical genres that he follows are hip-hop, rap, and reggaeton. His actual name is Tegui Carlos Calderon Rosario. However, he also has a keen interest in playing musical instruments such as vocals, bongos, timbales, and drums. Furthermore, he is active in the music industry since 1966. In addition to this, as his father was interested in jazz music, it influenced Tego to explore both genres. 

10- Jennifer Lopez 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • On the floor
  • Jenny from the block 
  • Let’s get loud 
  • On the floor

Do you know that Jennifer Lopez was formerly a backup dancer for Janet Jackson? And now she is one of the most popular Puerto Rican singers. In addition to this, she is a triathlon queen. Lopez is a notable actress, singer, and dancer. Even today, she is the only woman to simultaneously have a number-one film and album in the US. In 1986, she started her musical career.

Apart from this she also has an interest in business and as a result, she is a talented businesswoman. In addition to this, she is also the recipient of several accolades, such as the billboard icon award and the Michael Jackson video vanguard award, etc. 

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11- Olga Tanon 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • EI ultimo adios
  • Es mentiroso 
  • La gran fiesta 
  • Soltemos al mundo 
  • Mi forma de ser

Olga Tanon is one of the famous Puerto Rican singers and recording artists and has been in the music industry since 1987. Although, she began her singing career in the 1980s in a girl group. The musical genres that she follows are Latin pop and Merengue. In addition to this, she is also very popular on TikTok with 1.7 million followers. This grammy award singer also has a profound love for dogs. Apart from this, she is a humanitarian who loves helping others. Undoubtedly, she is an inspiration to many as well. 

12- Bryant Myers

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The best hits of the singer include

  • S.E.X.O
  • Triste 
  • Hasta Abajo 
  • After Party

Bryant Myers’s actual name is Bryan Robert Rohena Perez. Apart from being a singer and a rapper, he is a songwriter as well. 2015, He started his musical career in 2015. Furthermore, he is a self-made artist who started making his own songs and launched them on social media such as SoundCloud, Instagram, and youtube. There he garnered huge popularity and became famous. He was so passionate about pursuing music that he even left his studies. However, the only musical genre that he follows is Urbano. 

13- Lunay 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Soltera-remix
  • Ella – remix
  • Nuevo
  • Aventura 
  • A solas – remix 

Lunay was discovered on social media and hence is a self-made artist. Moving on, he hit the billboard charts. Furthermore, its remix, alongside Daddy Yankee and bad bunny debuted at no. 73 on billboard’s hot 100 charts, this was his very first appearance on the renowned chart. During his teenage, he loved playing drums and soccer. 

14- Myke Towers

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The best hits of the singer include

  • PLAYA DEL INGLES 
  • ULALA
  • La Curiosidad
  • Pareja Del Ano 
  • Piensan

To begin with, the musical genres that the singer, Myke Towers follows are hip-hop, Latin trap, and reggaeton. However, he started his musical career in 2016. His actual name is Michael Anthony Torres Monge. His rapping and singing are extremely versatile. Apart from this, he is also a songwriter. Recently he released his second album named easy money baby, well which peaked at number 1 on apple music and Spotify. 

15- Jerry Rivera

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Amores como el nuestro 
  • Que hay de malo 
  • Cuenta conmigo 
  • Casi un hechizo 

Jerry Rivera, a 55-year-old Puerto Rican singer, and songwriter have been in this music industry since 1988. He belongs to such a family where everyone is a musician. Jerry’s parents inspired him enough to pursue a career in this field. Hence, he did the same and today we know him as one of the most popular Puerto Rican singers worldwide. 

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16- Wisin 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Escápate Conmigo, 
  • Duele El Corazon, 
  • Me Niego, 
  • Adrenalina, 
  • Nota De Amor

Do you know about his net worth? Well, it is $40 million. Wisin is one of the famous Puerto Rican singers who has appeared on various channels that are popular worldwide. He is a successful rapper and a record producer as well. All his fans are fond of his quirky and aggressive style of rapping. Following 1990 he began performing as a duo with Yandel (reading below you will find him). Together they released several hit albums. Not just it, people liked them to the extent that the singers released their own label “WY Records”. 

17- Ivy Queen 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Quiero Bailar 
  • Yo Quiero Bailar 
  • Yare
  • Quiero saber

Ivy Queen pretty woman, a popular Puerto Rican singer, is quite popular worldwide. Furthermore, she has appeared on various channels namely, Karol G, Ivy Queen VEVO, Bad Bunny, etc. in addition to this, she is also a songwriter, rapper, actress, and successful record producer. Apart from this, she has also contributed to anti-caner charity programs. She has an estimated net worth of $10 million. 

18- Osvaldo Rios

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The best hits of the singer include

  • En el alma y en la piel 
  • Solo ayer 
  • Tu y yo 
  • Loco de amor 

Osvaldo Rios, a Puerto Rican singer is also a notable actor, guitarist and model. As a successful actor, his television series have been seen across the globe. In addition to this, being a musician he studied guitar and other musical instruments. His stage performances as a singer across the world made him popular enough and helped him in setting up a huge fanbase. However, in person also he is quite generous and always tries to give comfort to those in need. Apart from this he also has enormous talent in the business. 

19- Yandel 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Yandel 150 
  • Besos moja 2
  • Noche de entierro 
  • Algo me gusta de 

Yandel is best known for following urban genre music. Well, his birth name is Llandel Veguilla. He developed his keen interest in music more precisely in rapping since he was in his school. Later on, he studied theater and interpretation simultaneously. Furthermore, he collaborated with Wisin and released successful albums. After a certain period of time, they separated and Yandel continued pursuing his solo career in music. 

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20- Bobby Capo 

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The best hits of the singer include

  • Piel Canela 
  • Sonando con puerto rico 
  • Llorando me dormi 
  • Quizas , Quizas, Quizas 

Bobby Capo is a well-known Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. His skills for combining ballads with classical music were bound to draw applause. In addition to this, the songs he wrote were pleasant enough as they combined dramatic and meaningful lyrics. Moving on, not only he was known for his singing and writing skills but also, he was a remarkable entertainer. Although, people adored him the most for his intimate songs.