Romeo Santos’ Propuesta Indecente Ranks as the Second Best Latin Song of the 21st Century According to Billboard
Romeo Santos’ “Propuesta Indecente” Triumphs as a Top Latin Song of the Century
Bachata’s Global Influence through Romeo Santos
The Dominican bachata phenomenon continues to break global barriers, this time heralded by Romeo Santos. His hit, “Propuesta Indecente” (2013), has been recognized by Billboard magazine as the second-best Latin song of the 21st century. The only song surpassing it is the worldwide hit “Despacito” (2017) by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber. According to Billboard, Santos’ ultrasmooth and sweet voice propelled bachata from the Dominican diaspora onto an international stage, establishing him as a genre icon.
Featured in the 2014 album Fórmula, Vol. 2, “Propuesta Indecente” debuted at number 1 on the Top Latin Albums chart. The song was instrumental in its success, staying at the top of the Hot Latin Songs chart for four consecutive weeks.
The Leading Latin Songs of the 21st Century
| Position | Song | Artist(s) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Despacito | Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber | 2017 |
| 2 | Propuesta Indecente | Romeo Santos | 2013 |
| 3 | Dakiti | Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez | 2020 |
| 4 | A Puro Dolor | Son by Four | 2000 |
| 5 | RITMO (Bad Boys for Life) | Black Eyed Peas x J Balvin | 2019 |
This top 10 list was part of Billboard’s special coverage during Latin Music Week, leading up to the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2025. The selection spans songs released from January 2000 to December 2024, evaluated based on their statistical performance on the Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs charts.
Romeo Santos and Other Highlighted Artists
Romeo Santos also ranked as the second-best artist of the century, just behind Bad Bunny. The group Aventura, which featured Santos, was placed eighth. Meanwhile, Prince Royce held the 16th spot, and singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra landed at 51st.
Bad Bunny: Leading the Charge in Latin Music
Alongside the song rankings, Billboard unveiled a historic list of the 100 most significant Latin artists of the 21st century, led by Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny. In less than a decade, he has redefined the Latin music landscape with nine albums hitting number 1 on the Top Latin Albums and 16 singles topping the Hot Latin Songs chart. With 89 songs reaching the top 10, Bad Bunny solidifies his dominance as a modern-era powerhouse.
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