Nicky Jam in Madrid: From Puerto Rican Reggaeton Roots to Global Music Stardom
On November 7, 2026, Nicky Jam performed at Madrid’s Movistar Arena, bringing the career of one of reggaeton’s defining artists into focus. The concert offered a musical journey through different eras of the genre, from the early sounds that helped shape its identity to the international hits that brought Latin urban music to a worldwide audience.
The opening set established the direction of the performance. “Calor”, “Bella y sensual”, “El perdón” and “Voy a beber” showcased the breadth of Nicky Jam’s catalogue, bringing together melodic songwriting, dance-driven rhythms and romantic reggaeton. They were followed by “Te robaré”, “Te busco”, “Perro fiel” and “Hiekka”.
The musical journey then moved towards a more contemporary chapter of the genre. “Te boté”, “Otro trago”, “Mi cama”, “El poblado”, “Ay vamos” and “Ginza” represented another side of Nicky Jam’s career — the period shaped by the international expansion of Latin urban music. “Ohnana Remix” and “Fanática sensual” also featured in this section.
Collaborations and more melodic tracks played an important role in the programme as well. “Nicky Jam: BzRP Music Sessions”, “Si tú no estás”, “Qué más pues”, “Piensas en mí”, “Cómo lo hacía yo” and “Bad con Nicky” highlighted the versatility of an artist whose music moves across different strands of today’s urban scene.
One of the most historically significant sections returned to his musical beginnings. “Yo no soy tu marido”, “Me voy pal party”, “Chambonea”, “Gatas” and “La combi completa” revisited the early stages of his career. Nicky Jam’s roots lie in Puerto Rico’s reggaeton scene, where he also formed the duo Los Cangris with Daddy Yankee.
The final section returned to the songs that established his international profile. “El amante”, “Mi tesoro”, “Si tú la ves”, “Cásate conmigo”, “Hasta el amanecer” and “X”, his collaboration with J Balvin, formed part of the closing stretch. “Travesuras” was scheduled for the encore, followed by “Gracias Madrid”.
The choice of “Travesuras” as the closing song carries particular significance. The track was one of the key releases in Nicky Jam’s comeback after a difficult period in his personal life and career. International successes such as “El Perdón” and “Hasta el amanecer” subsequently cemented his return to the forefront of Latin music.
That is the central value of the Madrid programme: beyond a collection of familiar hits, it offers a perspective on the evolution of an entire musical genre. Nicky Jam travelled from the early days of Puerto Rican reggaeton to international recognition in the global urban music scene, while maintaining a connection to his musical roots. This relationship between past and present provided the defining thread of his performance at the Movistar Arena.
