De música ligeraSoda StereoArgentina
It is one of the most famous and symbolic song of the group, whose musical influence has been remarkable in the history of Latin rock for over two decades. Due to its popularity, the song is considered a hymn of rock en español.
1990
Estoy aquíShakiraColombia
Upon its release, "Estoy Aquí" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who recognized it as a stand-out track from Pies Descalzos. The song peaked at numbers 1 and 2 on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs and Latin Songs component charts.
1996
---MatadorLos Fabulosos CadillacsArgentina
El Matador is one of the Cadillacs song about the oppression and forced disappearances during the years of military dictatorship across Latin America, particularly National Reorganization Process in Argentina. It's considered their signature song since the song topped the charts all across Latin America.
1993
MaríaRicky MartinPuerto Rico
It was released as a single on November 21, 1995 in Latin American territories, and later in other parts of the world. "María" sold over 5 million copies and became Martin's first international hit single, including number one positions in Belgium Wallonia, France, and Australia.
1995
---Gimme tha powerMolotovMéxico
It's considered one of the most emblematic songs by Molotov but also the most controversial because the lyrics strongly criticizes politicians from the Institutional Revolutionary Party, who were in the power in México during that time.
1997
Lamento bolivianoEnanitos VerdesArgentina
It was originally composed, written and performed by argentine rock band "Alcohol Etílico" in 1984. It was recorded and released as a single again in 1994 but this time by Enanitos Verdes, the song quickly became a hit all over Latin America.
1994
---La ingrataCafé TacubaMéxico
"Re" was Café Tacuba's second and perhaps most important contribution to México's music scene. The album is widely considered to be the best Latin American album of all time. La Ingrata was their biggest hit.
1994
A Dios le pidoJuanesColombia
The song is an anthem asking God to bless and protect the singer's family, future children, and close friends. It quickly became a hymn for peace through all of Latin America. This track won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Rock Song at the Latin Grammy Awards of 2002, the second year in a row for the singer.
2002
---No me doy por vencidoLuis FonsiPuerto Rico
Luis Fonsi cracked the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in September 2008 with his song "No Me Doy Por Vencido", debuting at number 98 and peaking at number 92. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks, his biggest hit to date. This song became Billboard's Latin Pop Song Of The Decade.
2008
Sin documentosLos RodríguezArgentina
Their album "Sin Documentos" brought the group to the hit parade. Despite their short career, their great success inspired a revolution in the Spanish pop music market, returning attention to groups that sing in Spanish (and bands with Spanish roots).
1993
---Corazón partíoAlejandro SanzSpain
Released as a single, the flamenco-influenced upbeat song was his international breakthrough and entered several Billboard charts in the United States, including Hot Latin Tracks and Hot Dance Singles Sales.
1997
La pachangaVilma Palma e VampirosArgentina
Their first album "Vilma Palma e Vampiros" sold more than one million copies, becoming a gold and platinum album. The song "La Pachanga" became a huge hit, in Argentina and other Latin American countries, which led them to perform in Colombia, Chile, Perú, Parauguay and Uruguay.
1992
---ProvócameChayannePuerto Rico
"Provócame" is Chayanne's signature song. The album "Provócame" also featured the hit El Centro de mi Corazón (#1 U.S. Hot Latin, 1992), and was nominated for Pop Song of the Year at the Lo Nuestro Awards of 1993, while Chayanne was listed for Male Pop Artist.
1992
FlacaAndrés CalamaroArgentina
The album "Alta Suciedad" is the second best-selling argentine rock album and Rolling Stones listed it in the 100 greatest albums of argentine rock. This song is the most popular from the album.
1997
---Bolero falazAterciopeladosColombia
The hit song "Bolero Falaz" not only had a strong rock-ballad feel, but it showcased Andrea's powerfully seductive voice. The song broke the band on MTV Latin America and made them stars all over Latin America.
1995
Experiencia religiosaEnrique IglesiasSpain
The song was awarded "Pop Song of the Year" at the Lo Nuestro Awards award, and the Music Video also was nominated for Video of the Year the previous year. The track peaked at number 1, for three weeks on April 20, 1996. The single spent twelve weeks in the top ten and also peaked at number 1 in Mexico for four weeks.
1995
---Rayando el solManáMéxico
The album "Falta Amor" gained commercial success once Maná's first hit single, "Rayando El Sol" hit radio stations. Other songs that gained critical acclaim were: "Buscándola" and "Perdido En Un Barco".
1990
La chispa adecuadaHéroes del silencioSpain
The album "Avalancha" is the fourth and last album of the spanish rock band. "La chispa adecuada" became their signature song, it also was #1 in "Los 40 principales" most successful songs list.
1995
---MíoPaulina RubioMéxico
Mío is the first official single by Mexican pop singer Paulina Rubio from her first album, La Chica Dorada. It's considered Paulina's biggest hit during the decade and her signature song.
1992
La flacaJarabe de paloSpain
La Flaca is the debut album by the Spanish Latin rock group Jarabe de Palo. When the title-track of the album was used as a TV advertisement, the album became a commercial success in Spain, reaching number one on the charts and being certified six times platinum for domestic shipments exceeding 600,000 copies.
1996
---Más de lo que te imaginasThe SacadosArgentina
The Sacados was a famous pop-house argentine band. In 1994, they release their fourth album, the single "Más de lo que te imaginas" becames a huge hit in Latin America and their signature song.
1995
El dueloLa LeyChile
In 1995, the band released "Invisible", the album was their international breakout record and provided to the band their best-selling studio album to date, it included the number ones "Dia Cero" and "El Duelo" which exceed the expectations of the band and quickly rose to the top spot in most of the billboard charts in Latin America.
1995
---Pelo sueltoGloria TreviMéxico
Tu Ángel de la Guarda (Your guardian angel) is Gloria Trevi's second album and it contained her most widely known hit, "Pelo Suelto". It reached number one all over Latin America and in Spain.
1991
Déjame llorarRicardo MontanerVenezuela/Colombia
In 1992 he recorded his last album for the company Sonorodven titled "Los hijos del sol". The first single "Castillo Azul" was a huge hit along with the single "Déjame llorar".
1992
---Te quiero tanto, tantoOnda VaselinaMéxico
In 1998 Onda Vaselina made a huge comeback with a strong album that made history in the Mexican charts "Entrega Total". The album sent the group back to the # 1 spot not only in Mexico but the rest of Latin America, "Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto" reached # 1 on the Billboard Latin chart.
1997
A puro dolorSon By FourPuerto Rico
The song reached number-one on Billboard Top Latin Songs chart, and became the longest running chart topper of its history, spending 20 weeks at the top. Two versions of the track were produced for the album; one as a salsa and the other as a ballad.
2000
---MujeresRicardo ArjonaGuatemala
"Mujeres" is a 1992 song by Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona, and was the singer's first major international hit.
1992
Tratar de estar mejorDiego TorresArgentina
In 1994 he released his second album "Tratar de estar mejor" which received 5 platinum albums in Argentina and gold and platinum albums in other Latin American countries. This song launched Torres to the international scene.
1994
---Piel MorenaThalíaMéxico
"Piel Morena" is a song written by Kike Santander, produced by Emilio Estefan Jr. and recorded by Thalía. It was released as the lead single of her fourth studio album En éxtasis, which was her international debut. It's considered one of her signature songs, reaching number one in over 25 countries.
1995
Vuela vuelaMagnetoMéxico
This song was a cover of "Voyage voyage" by french singer Desireless (1986). It became a hit single in Mexico and Latin America and it spent 14 weeks at #1 in 20 countries.
1991
---Otro día más sin verteJon SecadaCuba
Otro Día Más Sin Verte is the Spanish language debut album by Jon Secada, which was released in 1992, to coincide with the release of his self-titled album in English released in that same year. This was a very successful release, being the first album to collect four number-one singles in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.
1992
DesesperadaMarta SánchezSpain
It was written by Steve Singer, Austin Roberts and Carlos Toro. It was a huge hit in México and Spain reaching #1 in both countries and #10 on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.
1993
---Mujer AmanteRata BlancaArgentina
"Mujer amante" is one of the most popular songs by Rata Blanca. It was written by Adrián Barilari y Walter Giardino. It was a successful release, and in its wake the band appeared in the TV show Ritmo de la Noche, and played in cumbia concert halls because typical rock venues could not accommodate their large audiences.
1990
¡Corre!Jesse & JoyMéxico
The song has become one of the most successful for the duo, reaching number-one position in several countries. The song won Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
2011
---No te pido floresFanny LúColombia
It's the debut song by Fanny Lú on her first studio album Lágrimas Cálidas. It received a Billboard Music Latin nomination for "Tropical Airplay of the Year" and a Latin Grammy nomination for "Best Tropical Song". The song is a mix of tropical rhythms with vallenato and Latin pop.
2007
Corazón espinadoSantana featuring ManáMéxico/U.S.A.
It was released on the Santana album Supernatural in 1999, and became a massive hit in Spanish-speaking countries. It won the "Record of the Year" and "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards.
2000
---Amor prohibidoSelenaU.S.A
Amor Prohibido is composed mainly of Mexican cumbia and dance-pop songs sung in Spanish, and helped to expand the Tejano music movement in the US. Its title track stayed at number one for nine consecutive weeks, was nominated for a Grammy Award, sold over 400,000 copies in the US, and according to Billboard magazine was the most successful Latin single of 1994.
1994
Todo cambióCamilaMéxico
Todo Cambió is the title of a debut album released by Mexican pop music band Camila. The title track has been the recipient of many awards and nominations, including a Latin Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year in 2007 and the Best Song award at the Premios Lo Nuestro 2008, where the band also won in the Group or Duo of the year field.
2006
---Laura no estáNekItaly
"Laura non c'è" (in Spanish: "Laura no está"), became a major hit in Europe and Latin America in 1997, being one of the most listened songs of that year.
1997
Se fueLaura PausiniItaly
The song was originally recored in italian but Laura released a spanish version of the song: "Se fue" and it was included in her Spanish-language debut album, released in 1994. A remix version of "Se fue" was released in the same year and became popular in Spanish dance clubs. The song later became one of Pausini's best known singles.
1994
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Mi bombónCabasColombia
His single "Mi Bombón" topped the Colombia's charts for three consecutive months, earning him a gold disc and a double platinum disc. Cabas began to promote his music in other parts of Latin America and the United States, receiving positive feedback from critics and an article in Billboard magazine.
2002
Noviembre sin tiReikMéxico/U.S.A.
In May 2005, Reik released their self-titled debut album, produced by Abelardo Vazquez. The first single "Yo Quisiera" got heavy rotation on Mexican pop radio stations and soon went to number one. Their second single "Qué Vida La Mía" also topped the Mexican charts as did their third single "Noviembre Sin Ti".
2005
---Tanto la queríaAndy & LucasSpain
The duo made their recording industry debut with the release of "Andy & Lucas", produced by the Argentine-born Alejo Stivel. The disc went on to sell more than 200,000 units, topping the national charts for a number of weeks.
2003
Mi niña bonitaMaíaColombia
In 2003, Maía released her first studio album "El Baile de los Sueños" which was distributed throughout Latin America, Spain and the United States. "Niña Bonita" was used as the main theme for the Colombian telenovela La Costeña y El Cachaco and became a huge hit.
Mi reina bonita ♡♡♡2003
---Tiempo de valsChayannePuerto Rico
Tiempo de Vals is the fifth studio album by Chayanne released. The album featured successful singles four singles that reach on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart.
THIS ICONIC SONG <333. I don't know how it is in your countries but in mine, we play/dance this song in every single quinceañera party. Bless.1990
SOURCES: Wikipedia, Las 100 grandiosas canciones de los 90s en español + Me.