10 Latino Producers Who Impacted The World Of Music

For decades, we’ve rocked out to the bass-filled beats of Cool & Dre and the hardcore, island-infused rhythms of Luny Tunes. Latino producers, though widely spaced in hip-hop and beyond, are the reason why we have unforgettable instrumentals like Latin Alliance’s “Lowrider” and Rick Ross’ “Aston Martin Music."

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They’re also the ones who helped catapult the careers of Pitbull and the like, before spawning radio hits featuring the crème de la crème the rap game and Latin American music overall has to offer. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlight 10 Latino producers who have impacted the world with their incredibly concocted beats.