Staff Picks: The Best Latin Songs of 2024, Ranked

2024 has been another landmark year for Latin music, brimming with eclectic singles that have caught our ears and set new trends. As the year draws to a close, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors unveil their top choices for the best songs. This curated list features the 25 most compelling and memorable songs released over the past 12 months.

We witnessed the remarkable outcomes when two acts from different genres collaborate. Take, for example, bachata royal Prince Royce and música Mexicana performer Gabito Ballesteros. Their unlikely fusion of amargue and banda-style horns in “Cosas de La Peda” not only captivated listeners but also clinched a Billboard Latin Music Award for tropical song of the year. Latin pop princess Belinda and corridos tumbados pioneer Natanael Cano struck gold with their goosebump-inducing, piano-laced “300 Noches.” Moreover, let’s not overlook the legendary Los Ángeles Azules from Iztapalapa, who joined forces with Argentine pop sensation Emilia to deliver the irresistible Mexican cumbia jam “Perdonarte ¿Para Qué?”

While reggaetón and música Mexicana continued their chart dominance, tropical music surged forth with vigor. Karol G’s merengue anthem “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” spread feel-good vibes, even inspiring stars like Taylor Swift and Post Malone to groove along from their VMAs seats. The hit has impressively maintained the No. 1 spot on the Tropical Airplay chart for 22 weeks. Furthermore, suave Puerto Rican crooner Rauw Alejandro captivated us with his rendition of Frankie Ruiz’s classic salsa track “Tú Con Él.”

Afrobeats also left a significant mark in 2024, with breakout star Kapo delivering one of the most captivating, succulent-sounding and melodious songs of the year in “Ohanna,” while Kali Uchis and Peso Pluma brought disco-tinged R&B bliss to the dance floors with “Igual Que Un Ángel.”

Without further ado, here are the top 25 songs of 2024, ranked.