As part of the 40th anniversary of the Hot Latin Songs list, Billboard recognizes the historical impact of Romeo Santos and highlights one of the greatest successes of his solo career.
The King of Bachata, Romeo Santos, continues to consolidate his legacy in Latin music by appearing on the Top 10 of the largest artists of all Billboard times, while his global success “Indecent Proposal” reaches number 2 on the Greatest of All Time Hot Latin Songs list.
The recognition is part of the special retrospective published by Billboard on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Hot Latin Songs, the emblematic classification that since October 4, 1986 reflects the performance of the Spanish-language songs in the United States.
Through these historical rankings, Billboard brings together the 100 most performing songs and the 50 most prominent artists throughout the four decades of the list's history, recognizing the figures and productions that have left a significant mark on Latin music.
Romeo Santos“ presence among the most prominent artists of all time and his simple ”Indecent Proposal" reaffirm the significance of his career and the scope of a song that became an international phenomenon, bringing the bachata to new audiences and consolidating his position as one of the most influential figures of the genre and Latin music worldwide.
Launched in 2013 as part of his album Formula, Vol. 2, “Indecent Proposal” led the Hot Latin Songs list and became one of the most emblematic themes of his repertoire. More than a decade later, its impact remains in place, now with a place among the most performing songs in Billboard's 40 years of history. This new recognition celebrates not only the success of a song, but also the legacy of an artist who has brought the bachata to international stages and has contributed to the expansion of his presence in the global music industry.
