Top Bachata Songs on the Radio Right Now

Bachata music continues to stake its claim in pop culture and is a mainstay on Spanish language radio from coast-to-coast, according to major radio playlists and

As the New York Times describes it in a recent article bachata is "a genre born in the sugarcane fields of the Dominican Republic, refined in New York City and characterized by rippling guitars, a gently pulsating beat and, in contrast to salsa, an absence of horns."

Superstar Romeo Santos made history this weekend when he performed at two sold out shows at Yankees Stadium. The New York Times article call his brand of bachata one that blends "Caribbean and Mexican-American worlds while appealing to young Latinos growing up listening to American music."

Here are some of the top Bachata songs on the radio today, according to Billboard.com and major radio playlists around the country.

Romeo Santos "Eres Mia"

The silky vocals on this bachata ballad talk about a boring boyfriend and the girl who deserves more.

Prince Royce "Soy El Mismo"

The other bachata superstar, Prince Royce, tells a girl he's the perfect one for her in this love song.

Romeo Santos featuring Drake "Odio"

Santos has created a track that shows the other side of love and a lost relationship. This track is most notable for featuring rap star Drake, who sings in Spanish.

Karlos Rosé "Niña de Mi Corazon"

This rising song is about at the women of Karlos' dreams.

J'Martin "Ni Una Lagrima Mas"

This is a breakup song, about losing a relationship and trying to keep a smile through heartbreak.

 Johnny Sky "One More Night"

With a mix of Spanish and English, this song talks about the intensity of love.

Vena "Corazón de Hierro"

Suffering through love, this song attempts to relate, is easier if you can have a heart of steel.

 Prince Royce "Darte Un Beso"

This hit song from a year ago keeps appearing on the radio waves. It's about the intensity of loving someone.