BPM by genre

Reggaeton

Curated by se7en beatlab · updated July 2026

95 BPM typical

Range: 85–100 BPM

Reggaeton lives in a tight tempo pocket: most tracks land between 90 and 96 BPM, with 95 BPM as the classic sweet spot. The genre is built on the dembow riddim, so the tempo is dictated more by that groove than by the melody.

Subgenres

Subgenre Typical Range
Classic / old-school reggaeton 94 90–98
Modern / commercial reggaeton 92 88–96
Perreo / R&B reggaeton 90 85–95

Production notes

The engine of reggaeton is the dembow pattern (a kick on the downbeats and a syncopated snare/clap). Keep the kick punchy and short so it doesn't clash with the 808/bass. At 90–96 BPM the groove feels danceable without rushing. Sidechain the bass to the kick lightly, and let the snare/clap carry the swing. Modern commercial reggaeton trends slightly slower (88–92) for a heavier, more vocal-forward feel.

Typical structure

Intro → pre-hook → chorus (the hook leads) → verse → chorus → bridge/break → chorus out. Reggaeton is hook-first: the chorus often appears within the first 20 seconds.

FAQ

How many BPM is reggaeton?
Reggaeton is typically 90–96 BPM, with 95 BPM being the most common sweet spot. Slower, more modern productions sit around 88–92 BPM.
What is the dembow riddim tempo?
The dembow groove that powers reggaeton usually runs between 88 and 100 BPM. Reggaeton uses the slower end of that range.
Is reggaeton the same tempo as dembow?
They share DNA but Dominican dembow is faster, usually 110–120 BPM, while reggaeton sits around 90–96 BPM.

Related genres

Dembow
Latin Trap
Dancehall
Afrobeats
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