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Watch Ozuna, Farruko, Bad Bunny, and More Discuss the History of Latin Trap

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As part of their A Brief History Of series, Billboard spoke with some of the biggest names in Latin trap music to discuss the history of the genre.
In the video, artists Ozuna, Farruko, Bad Bunny, De La Ghetto, Messiah talk about how Latin trap began, how it has evolved, and where it is today.
The genre is gaining momentum thanks to a new generation of “trapperos” like Bad Bunny and Anuel AA.
Puerto Rican rapper De La Ghetto agrees, saying in the video that Bunny is “the most important trap artist right now.” Bunny was recently featured on the remix of Major Lazer‘s hit single “Know No Better.” On Friday, rising New York rapper Cardi B enlisted Messiah for a remix of her breakout hit “Bodak Yellow.”
“[Trap is] the closest expression to the streets and to the way the new generation is living,” Farruko says in the clip.
“What people were doing was a small imitation of what American artists were doing,” Bad Bunny says. “They took American hits and turned them into their songs.”
Watch A Brief History Of below.
Listen to J Balvin’s ‘Ginza’ Remix Ft. Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Farruko, Yandel and More

J Balvin performs at the 15th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. (Kevin Winter)
Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin has recruited a massive lineup for the official remix of his international hit, “Ginza.” The new version features Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Arcangel, Farruko, Yandel, De La Ghetto, and Zion.
Stream the remix below and download it on DJcity.
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Related: 50 Greatest Latin Songs of All Time, According to Billboard
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