NEW YORK – “Despacito” is easily the song of the summer with the success of the hit stretching beyond Spanish-speaking audiences to make it the year’s most recognized song in the U.S. and elsewhere.

How did Despacito become the song of the summer? Slowly. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's original version of the track debuted in January, becoming a global hit that beckoned a remix with Justin Bieber ...

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee join Spotify’s 1 billion list, which also includes Drake, The Chainsmokers, Ed Sheeran and more. By Suzette Fernandez, Billboard Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” ...

“Despacito… Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito, deja que te diga cosas al oído, para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo…” Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few months, you’ve probably ...

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee released "Despacito" in January and then remixed it in April featuring Justin Bieber. Credit: John Parra/Telemundo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Image "Despacito" isn't just ...

It took just about 7 months for Luis Fonsi's hit "Despacito" to become the most popular song in the world. "Despacito" is presently the most streamed song ever and its accompanying YouTube video is ...

“Despacito” means “slowly” in Spanish—yet its rise has been anything but. The song, performed by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee, reached the milestones of 2 billion and 2.5 billion views faster ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. No surprises here! “Despacito” has been named the biggest song in ...

Sometimes, it really is as simple as that—for as much time as you spend sharpening your skills, a great song idea can be a rather elusive thing to pin down, and it just might pop into your head ...