BPM by genre

Reggaeton

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 90u201396 BPM, with 95 BPM being the most common sweet spot. Slower, more modern productions sit around 88u201392 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 110u2013120 BPM, while reggaeton sits around 90u201396 BPM.

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