J Balvin
Reggaeton\'s biggest global crossover star.
Maluma
Medellín-born reggaeton and Latin pop superstar.
Karol G
One of the biggest women in global reggaeton, Medellín-rooted.
Feid
Medellín\'s genre-bending modern reggaeton innovator.
Piso 21
Medellin pop-reggaeton group.
The Medellín music scene
Medellín (Colombia) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 5 bands and artists across 2 genres. Reggaeton\'s new capital, transformed from cartel violence to global pop dominance.
The most represented genres are pop (3) and hip-hop (2).
The earliest year on record is J Balvin (1985) and the latest is Piso 21 (2010); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: J Balvin, Maluma, Karol G and Feid. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Bogotá Colombia · 238 km
- Panama City Panama · 530 km
- Quito Ecuador · 783 km
- Caracas Venezuela · 1,065 km
- Kingston Jamaica · 1,314 km
- Santo Domingo Dominican Republic · 1,493 km
Questions about Medellín music
What music is Medellín known for?
Medellín is known for hip-hop, pop music. Notable acts include J Balvin, Maluma, Karol G.
How many bands are from Medellín?
The Genesis of Sound map features 5 bands and artists from Medellín, spanning hip-hop, pop.