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Reggaeton songs have come to stay, something that had been hinted at for several years, and although many of their lyrics allude to obscene themes, they have been widely accepted, especially among the younger population in Spanish-speaking countries. Perhaps it is not the most elaborate or thought-out music in terms of messages; however, it deeply resonated in a society that welcomed the new rhythms with pleasure.

Society continues to evolve and undergo constant change, and now, under the extended shadow of reggaeton, other types of songs are emerging that go beyond in terms of lyrics. There are several examples, all tending to objectify women to the point of insulting or boasting about behaviors, even aggressive ones. The new niche of record labels seems to be the vulgar and simple message on a foundation of continuous beats, which is generally catchy. The truth is that personally, I don't understand how this type of music is not only successful but also popular among a large part of the female population.

There are already those who raise their voices claiming that, under the guise of being music, an apology for crime is made, and the culture of misogyny is encouraged. However, it is important to note that when talking about the apology of crime, at least in Mexico, it is required that an individual openly and publicly glorify the commission of crimes, which is not very clear in the case of these types of songs. Instead, it would seem more like a description of acts, admittedly vulgar, but not directly encouraging others to do the same. In this sense, it would be a kind of analogy with the news media, where a series of news is presented, some more pleasant than others, but still not considered to be promoting crime.

Undoubtedly, the messages conveyed by songs of this new musical genre are not appropriate, but beyond personal opinions, it is evident that they sell, and they sell a lot. At the time of writing this column, the main singers of this musical trend have between 15 and 40 million views on YouTube for each video they upload, so we are facing a reality that, whether we like it or not, is succeeding.

We will have to wait and see if the authorities decide to take action, considering that the lyrics contain messages of discrimination that incite hatred. However, in my opinion and in accordance with current Mexican criminal legislation, there is no crime in these songs beyond, at least personally, damaging the ears and good taste.

 

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