When discussing the song, Luis Fonsi shared: I come from Puerto Rico, and I live in Miami. Only six months after the song’s January 2017 release, “Despacito” became the most streamed song in history, overtaking Justin Bieber’s long-standing record for his own hit, “Sorry” off of Purpose. Bieber’s guest spot allowed for the song to be understood even more thoroughly by English-speaking audiences, giving the Latin track a newfound international appeal that allowed it to soar on the charts with Bieber’s smooth singing over its guitars. The song’s popularity then got supercharged following the release of “Despacito (Remix),” featuring Justin Bieber. “Despacito” is now certified diamond, the highest level of certification by RIAA, only bestowed upon artists whose single has sold over 10 million copies. The song has reached worldwide acclaim, becoming the No.1 song everywhere from Japan to Argentina. The two Puerto Rican artists infused Latin music with reggaeton and pop stylings to create a worldwide phenomenon that signaled the growing popularity of Latin music.
