Tresillo - The Rhythm of 2010s Pop Music

That ’Despacito’ rhythm, often called ’Dembow’ or ’The Island Beat’. You can hear it in tons of recent chart hits so I wanted to take a brief look at its history and how it has evolved since its origins in Africa. You can read more here: (rhythm) SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: Thanks to Young Man, Max, Matt and Laura for helping me find examples of tresillos! Sources: