Spanish and Korean Songs That Made It To American Radio Stations
Although "Danza Kuduro" is a Spanish-Portuguese song of an American artist Don Omar, it had a better reception in Europe, where it got to top positions, than in the United States. The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 showed that it was on the eighty second place. Nevertheless, we heard it on multiple radio stations across America. With its Latin-American elements and fiery dance rhythms, once heard, it is an easy song to get stuck to you for a day.
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"Gangnam Style" does not even need an introduction. Released by a Korean singer Psy, it instantly became a global sensation. Just by looking at the music charts across the continents, you can see the effect of the Korean culture on the world (Wikipedia). Again, it is the dance song with awkward horse-riding movements that grabs our attention. The lyrics are in Korean, but there are a few English words: "sexy lady" and "baby, baby."
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