How I Wrote That Song: Luis Fonsi 'Despacito'

Luis Fonsi shares how a dream inspired the lyrics for his hit "Despacito."

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How I Wrote That Song: Luis Fonsi "Despacito"

[lastofmykind]

Just because the song was overplayed doesn't mean you should automatically hate the guy.
Luis Fonsi is a legend.

[jazmintea]

Luis Fonsi is more just than Despacito. He's a very popular singer in the latin community. Wish you all could hear his actually really good spanish songs.

[LoomGeek]

He made a hit. It was a big success. Good for him

[azazel]

The song and this guy is amazing. People are hating since its mainstream now. Love daddy Yankee and fonsi

[mimidz]

OMG! why everyone is hating on him seriously 😒 it's just song he didn't force u to listen to it!! And it's popular cuz everyone is crazy about it and love it!

[gilbertquintana]

I've been listening to him for over 15 years and so nice to see him get so much worldwide recognition!

[remembersummers]

He deserves all of this success that he's getting at the moment he's a good person and a great artist his old songs are really great

[jetnut]

He hit the nail on the head when he said Daddy Yankee "added his magic." When its just him singing it, it doesnt have that same flavor that Daddy Yankee brings to the mix.

[anamagni]

THE SONG IS GREAT, he seems nice and instead of hating on him, you should be minding your own business.

[shivarnisingh]

Why is everyone hating it's such a good track y'all are all jealous cuz of how successful it is

[soni]

The lyrics are so beautiful, and have such depth and passion... it's got me learning Spanish!!! :)

[Vedrajrm]

Half of the world's population has watched his video.
Which possible makes him the most popular person on Earth

[starbutterfly]

I never knew he spoke amazing English and his voice seems way younger than he looks and this song is my *JAM*

[sukhmanikaur]

I'm still not tired of the song and I absolutely love the Spanish version

[kparker]

Okay guys, let's all be clear on what you hate. Do you hate the original version or the Justin Bieber version. Because I think the JB version is okay but I LOVE the original and I'm tired of people saying they hate the song just because they've only heard the JB version

[giesti]

I Love him ❤❤❤ is so humble and sweet .

[blackpinkinyourarea]

funny how people hate despacito because it's overplayed but that ain't my boys fault. Plus it makes up for the amount of times he's been slept on before despacito came out. LOVE YOU LUIS

[lorena]

THE ORIGINAL VERSION IS SO DAMN GOOD. the Spanish lyrics are so nice.
Love Luis fonsi ❤️

[jessicamorales]

For those that only know Luis fonsi for despacito, should go and see his videos and listen to his music! He's great

[khinyadanarwin]

I never heard of him before the remix version came out. Once I listened to it, I was so addicted to this song and keep listening. I also found that Luis Fonsi is so hot and amazing Latin musician. Way to go dude!