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Puerto rican rock

Most popular artists in Puerto rican rock

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre puerto rican rock by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
7,975,874
2,911,062
2
2,608,899
74,386
3
2,449,067
46,598
4
Sie7e
867,655
76,823
5
Los Rabanes
397,477
82,524
6
iLe
322,148
127,904
7
Draco Rosa
310,910
139,953
8
La Secta AllStar
292,396
87,210
9
Gomba Jahbari
135,997
37,647
10
Pirulo y la Tribu
71,363
28,813
11
Negros Vivos
55,189
11,305
12
Black Guayaba
46,141
60,515
13
La Tribu de Abrante
44,834
21,430
14
Fiel A La Vega
39,159
66,588
15
Vivanativa
26,727
22,868
16
Los Inconformes
24,359
2,965
17
Mima
21,691
14,541
18
Millo Torres Y El Tercer Planeta
21,005
18,550
19
Los Pies Negros
20,776
21,246
20
Puya
19,032
26,539
21
Circo
18,128
20,441
22
Los Pleneros de la Cresta
17,489
16,030
23
La Banda Algarete
17,399
18,418
24
Chuwi
16,824
5,896
25
Luis Rojas
11,084
309
26
Yibáro
10,282
4,423
27
el Manjar de los Dioses
9,732
10,261
28
Roy Brown
8,738
7,922
29
Haciendo Punto en Otro Son
8,048
9,833
30
Skapulario
7,367
18,675
31
Millo Torres
6,945
1,426
32
Sol D' Menta
6,797
12,929
33
Orquesta el Macabeo
5,896
10,203
34
Los Petardos!
5,351
4,409
35
Zorro Viejo
5,260
10,899
36
Café Por Las Venas
5,105
2,621
37
Sí Señor
5,082
10,953
38
Plena Combativa
4,708
3,639
39
Hermes Croatto
4,634
3,956
40
Mikie Rivera
4,622
3,347
41
Corre Forrest!
4,123
5,395
42
A Million Souls
4,061
2,037
43
Labajura
3,831
2,210
44
Gustavo Laureano
3,694
5,893
45
Siete Nueve
3,603
9,730
46
Los Rufianes
3,349
7,679
47
Los Chinchillos Del Caribe
3,194
1,542
48
Paracumbé
3,101
2,542
49
Niño Planeta
2,916
7,400
50
Algarete
2,883
2,021
51
Kpa Prieto
2,447
415
52
Red Tiger
1,979
338
53
Ignacio Peña
1,681
4,415
54
Misa E' Gallo
1,571
5,706
55
Juventud Crasa
1,517
2,660
56
La Mancha Del Jardin
1,467
3,128
57
Pekeke
1,443
228
58
Intifada
1,357
4,276
59
Threelogy
1,279
28
60
2 Sick Minds
1,227
259
61
Fofé Y Los Fetiches
1,196
5,733
62
Words Four Two
1,175
1,165
63
Tito Auger
1,134
4,932
64
Espazmos
1,088
840
65
Polbo
1,039
4,452
66
Yerba Bruja
1,013
2,861
67
Campo-Formio
1,010
4,712
68
Radio Pirata
648
595
69
EL S. Vidal Quintero
539
368
70
Ardillas
419
1,793
71
Tropiezo
334
1,658
72
Sintonía Retro
295
1,098
73
Los Pepiniyoz
273
3,006
74
Icaro Azul
254
2,850
75
Joe Louis y la banda onírica de la puerta roja
243
846
76
DESAHUCIADOS
180
927
77
La Banda Acústica Rodante
177
1,076
78
Slimy Nuggetz
157
1,095
79
Anti-Sociales
154
1,962
80
Ramon Ortiz
150
672
81
Un Final Fatal
149
2,114
82
Ricky Laureano
145
742
83
Zafakon
130
1,060
84
Message to Venus
128
985
85
Escante
115
422
86
Golpe Justo
87
1,082
87
Cuerdas Rotas
74
233
88
Ocho De Bastos
65
175
89
D-Cent Jerks
65
324
90
Radio Pirata
61
878
91
Stereotipo
48
199
92
Mattador
47
289
93
Somvazio
46
591
94
Vialterna
39
1,513
95
Athaxia
38
193
96
Adam Zoom
34
960
97
Ardnaxela
34
279
98
Perro Enfermo
32
524
99
Trafico Pesado
31
477
100
Cherry Clan
30
300
101
Ongo
27
248
102
Psiconautas
23
673
103
Dossis
18
488
104
Rituales
15
402
105
Bermudo
12
363
106
Infectoria
8
161
107
Luminara
7
90

Some info about puerto rican rock

Puerto Rican rock, also known as rock puertorriqueño, is a vibrant and culturally rich music genre that has evolved distinctly within Puerto Rico and has gained substantial traction both on the island and among the Puerto Rican diaspora. Originating in the mid-20th century, this genre melds traditional rock elements with local sounds and Spanish lyrics, reflecting the unique socio-political and cultural landscape of Puerto Rico.

The roots of Puerto Rican rock can be traced back to the late 1950s and early 1960s, particularly influenced by the global rock and roll movement. Iconic figures such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles were incredibly popular among Puerto Rican youths, sparking an interest in rock music. Early Puerto Rican rock bands began by covering popular songs from American and British rock, gradually incorporating more of the local music elements and Spanish lyrics which tailored their sound to Puerto Rican audiences.

One of the first bands credited with fostering the rock scene in Puerto Rico was Los Spitfires, formed in the early 1960s. Following closely were Los Impala, who sang primarily in Spanish and were crucial in establishing rock music performed in the native tongue. The late 60s and 70s saw an increase in political awareness among the island’s youth, which steered Puerto Rican rock towards more socially conscious themes. Bands like Haciendo Punto en Otro Son merged rock with traditional Puerto Rican music genres such as jíbaro and plena, creating a unique blend that also served as a vehicle for social and political commentary.

The 1980s marked a significant turning point with the advent of MTV and an increased global exchange of musical ideas. Bands like Fiel a la Vega and La Secta AllStar achieved widespread popularity by combining rock with elements of Puerto Rican folk music, enhancing the genre's appeal and helping to solidify a more distinctive, local identity. Their music not only resonated with audiences on the island but also amongst Puerto Rican communities in the United States, particularly in New York and Florida. La Secta AllStar, in particular, has been influential, with hits like "La Locura Automática" becoming anthems among rock enthusiasts.

The 1990s and early 2000s saw a further evolution with bands such as Manjar de los Dioses and Puya, which ventured into genres like heavy metal and rap metal, infusing them with traditional Puerto Rican rhythms and showcasing the genre's versatility. Puya's performance at significant events like the Ozzfest exemplifies the genre's broader appeal and ability to adapt and resonate beyond its geographic origins.

Puerto Rican rock's influence has also been recognized globally, with modern bands and artists performing at international music festivals, thus promoting their unique sound worldwide. Musicians like Robi Draco Rosa, who has had a successful solo career after his stint with the legendary boy band Menudo, continue to innovate within the genre, incorporating broader Latin music influences and thus, continually reshaping the sound of Puerto Rican rock.

In contemporary times, Puerto Rican rock enjoys sustained popularity within Puerto Rico and among its diaspora communities. Its ability to evolve while staying true to its roots in terms of language and cultural themes makes it a compelling and dynamic genre for both old fans and newcomers to explore. More than just music, Puerto Rican rock is a vibrant expression of the island's ongoing social and cultural dialogues, embodying the struggles, joys, and resilience of its people.