Nicky Jam - Infinity (2021)

One of reggaetón’s most celebrated, Nicky Jam enjoys a rarefied space in this music’s history and legacy. A multi-decade veteran, he began his tenure as a rapper near the outset of the genre’s infancy, soon helming underground classics both solo and in the duo Los Cangris with fellow icon Daddy Yankee. Following a pivotal move to Colombia in the mid-2000s, his comeback season properly kicked off some years later when 2014’s “Travesuras” became a massive hit. From there, he’s been unstoppable, with major singles like “Hasta el Amanecer” and the J Balvin collab “X” making him one of reggaetón’s reigning champs.

Having dealt with and spoken about past troubles on and around 2019’s Íntimo, Nicky Jam uses his subsequent album Infinity as more of a celebration. His sex-positive outlook bursts through on songs like “Te Invito” and the enchanting “Te Hace Falta.” Arguably more so than ever, he fully embodies the romantic side of the genre here, playing up lovelorn regrets on the coercive “Miami” and exuding heartfelt emotionality alongside Romeo Santos on “Fan de Tus Fotos.” Joining him for these dembow-driven escapades is a stellar set of guests, including Jhay Cortez on the perreo-ready opener “Magnum” and El Alfa on the hypnotic “Pikete.” Read more about some of his favorite Infinity tracks, in his own words, below.