Out of 32 TCS students asked, 21 claimed to prefer reggaeton while 11 chose “guaracha,” an upcoming music genre in the city of Medellin.

Music is a crucial tool for the lives of the people, and the citizens of Medellin, Colombia have been a clear example of this. In this city reggaeton has been the most popular and important music, being this on top of list for many years in a row. But a threat has appeared for Reggaeton. A new type of music commonly known by the “Paisas” as guaracha (a style of electronic music) has started trending heavily. For the past year or so “guaracha” has started to become more trendy not only among the the people but in the clubs located all throughout Medellin.

What is “guaracha” and why do people like it?

“Guaracha” also known as by the people like “zapateo” and “pandereteo” is a root of electronic music. With electronic made beats, they have a rhythm similar to house and other electronic genres which makes it fast and intense. Also it allows the mixture of other types of music within it, being some merengue, reggaeton, hip hop, etc.

This previously characteristics previously mentioned make enjoyable by the audience, such as Daniel Escobar TCS 11th grade student who claims, “This type of music is like happy and it’s entertaining.”

But other reasons also influence why people like “guaracha” so much, popularity influences on the expansion of this music.

“I like guaracha because it’s a trend” were the words of yet another TCS 11th grade student Santiago Trujillo.

Many enjoy and prefer to listen to guaracha over reggaeton when it comes to partying  because they claim it is more intense, interesting, and it makes you want to move.

But this is not the sole reason why they prefer guaracha over reggaeton. Others have stated other reasons why they prefer one over the other.

Susana Fernandez said she preferred guaracha,“Because it’s not as vulgar and explicit.”

DJ have kept “guaracha” trending

DJ are become more and more popular in this great city. Nowadays everyone wants to be a DJ because of how prominent this music is. This trend has not been an exception in TCS.

Promising figures in the music industry with lots of talent to exploit have started to pop out in here. Several 11th grade students have stated they want to become DJ themselves.

A perfect example would be Jeronimo Posada who said, “ I am starting to learn and in the future maybe I can be a good DJ.”

Not only do DJs do this for their love for this music but also because they see it as a business opportunity.

“Yes this is a very good business because when you go to be a DJ you win money” said Posada.

Reggaeton does not stay behind

Although reggaeton is not as intense accordingly to various students compared to “guaracha” it is still loved and appreciated deeply by the “paisas”.

“I think I would prefer reggaeton because it has been here over a couple of year” said Simon Abisaad.

People from Medellin are comfortable with reggaeton and it has because as a tradition for them, so it is still very famous among us. Therefore many enjoy listening to reggaeton on their personal time.

When it comes for chill moments like studying almost everyone stated that they would prefer listening to reggaeton rather than “guaracha.” Out of 16 TCS 11th grade students that I asked to, 14 said they prefer listening to reggaeton when they are alone and when they study.

When asked what he preferred to listen to when studying and relaxed occasions, Samuel Vieira, TCS 11th grader, said “I like to listen to reggaeton more because guaracha is very heavy, and when you are studying you don’t want to listen to guaracha.”

The king still stands still

Although “guaracha” has been treading strongly for the last couples of months it still has not been enough to beat the most active genre in this city, which is and seem that will keep on being reggaeton.

Although there might be many who have started to enjoy “guaracha” because it is still a relatively new genre they enjoy it but prefer reggaeton over it because it is a classic and they are used to it.

Some people might enjoy listening to both genres discussed about but this is not the case for all, there are a few who have expressed lots of support for reggaeton but dislike towards “guaracha”, such as one of TCS high school student who expressed her feeling about this music.

“I hate guaracha and everyone who listens to it” said Laura Loaiza, 11th grade student.