21 Best Hispanic Walk-Up Songs

Hispanic people make up a significant part of baseball’s player and fan bases, so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of outstanding Hispanic walk-up songs. Here are some of the best Latin walk-up songs for players in any position.

“La Gozadera” by Gente De Zona

Song Year: 2015

A boldly tropical song, “La Gozadera” won Billboard’s Latin Music Award for Tropical Song of the Year. Considering the amount of competition, that’s a noteworthy prize. It remains one of Latin America’s all-time most popular songs, so you can expect most people at a baseball game to recognize it.

As a salsa-style party song, “La Gozadera” is most effective for crowd favorites or any player who wants to establish the idea of fun as their main style. It works especially well for pitchers known for tricky throws, which fit the song better than any other position on the field.

“25/8” by Bad Bunny

Song Year: 2020

“25/8” is newer than most of the other Hispanic walk-up songs on this list, but well worth its place. This song’s smooth vocals and Latin beat ooze confidence, but the real value of this song is in its lyrics.

Athletes have a reputation for going at full-throttle during their careers, constantly pushing to new heights instead of slowing down and resting. The idea of succeeding 25 hours a day, 8 days a week, while not meant literally, ties in quite well with how they want to behave.

“Live It Up” by Nicky Jam

Song Year: 2018

This Hispanic pop hit starts with an easy sing-along section for the crowd, which always works well in a pop-up song. From there, it transitions into its main chorus, focusing on having just one life to pursue. That’s a perfect match for any athlete.

“Live It Up” is also an English-language Hispanic song, which means it’s broadly accessible to baseball’s entire audience. Considering all of these qualities, there’s no doubt that this song is easily one of the all-time best Hispanic walk-up songs.

“Dios Me Tiene A Mi Lo Mio” by La Banda Gorda

Song Year: 2018

A mixture of Bachata-style dance music and general tropical flare, La Banda Gorda opens with a strong, upbeat start that grabs the crowd’s attention. It’s relatively fast but easy to listen to, ideal for any player who wants to loosen up and focus on having a good time.

Bachata’s connection to dancing also works well if you want to use this song for putting on a show, such as dancing on the way to the plate for batting.

“Envolver Remix” by Anitta and Justin Quiles

Song Year: 2022

An instant hit, “Envolver Remix” is a smooth reggaeton-style track that mixes in elements of Latin pop. Although not particularly sports-oriented, popularity can be reason enough for some athletes to choose their walk-up song. After all, you might as well enter with something you like, and few people are going to object to beats as good as these.

“El Mechón” by Banda MS

Song Year: 2008

“El Mechon” is a rare regional Mexican track, opening with a rapid drumming section before moving into its smooth lyrics. Although Banda MS isn’t as well-known as some other groups, they’re quite popular in their home area. The musical style is distinctly Mexican, so this walk-up song is best for anyone from that region, rather than anywhere in Latin America.

Most countries in Latin America have at least a few upbeat songs celebrating their national identity, so it’s not hard for Hispanic players to find similar tracks representing their home countries if this song doesn’t quite fit.

“La Mama De La Mama” by El Alfa

Song Year: 2021

El Alfa’s recent hit is a mix of Latin Urban and Dembow, which is a kind of playful Dominican music style that can get as rapid as 140 beats per minute. The song starts a little slowly but soon escalates to a much quicker track with a fast but steady beat underlying it to keep the timing right. It’s a fantastic song for any player who wants to build up some excitement.

“Visionary” by Farruko

Song Year: 2015

“Visionary” is an upbeat reggaeton tune, with flowing lyrics and a tendency to catch people’s attention. It also features techno and EDM elements, which are much rarer in the genre, and these make it a great choice for any stadium with the setup to link in strobing lights or other special effects while playing it.

EDM is complex, but it works well with most walk-up songs because it’s meant to get people’s blood pumping and encourage them to move. That makes sense for athletes, but it doubles as a way to keep the audience’s excitement high during baseball games, which are often much slower than other sports like basketball.

“Esa Muchacha” by Los Hermanos Rosario

Song Year: 2011

“Esa Muchacha” is an upbeat Latin song that wastes no time getting into its groove. High BPMs are common throughout the genre to give a sense of passion and energy, and this song doesn’t disappoint with its mix of drums and trumpets behind the vocals.

“Esa Muchacha” is also less well-known than most of the other songs on this list, which can be a strength. Many popular songs already see plenty of use, so players who are trying to find a song that’s unlikely to duplicate another player should consider tunes like this one.

“Mi Gente” by J. Balvin and Willy William

Song Year: 2017

“Mi Gente” is a delightful mix of reggaeton and moombahton, a form of EDM that incorporates elements of reggae. It manages to be simultaneously pulse-pumping and smooth, which incorporates many of the ideal qualities for a sports walk-up song.

“Mi Gente” is also one of the most popular Hispanic songs ever, with over 3.2 billion views on YouTube alone. Popularity is often a good trait for a walk-up song, and this track has proven its value.

“Con Altura” by ROSALIA

Song Year: 2019

“Con Altura” is a spicy mix of Latin Urban, reggaeton, and pop sounds. It wound up winning a Latin Grammy for best urban music, which is easy proof of its popularity, and it has more than two billion views on YouTube as further evidence.

“Con Altura” also stands out as a rare walk-up song that mainly features a female singer, though it has male singers in some parts. Most baseball players prefer same-gender singers for their walk-up songs, but songs with any singer can work as long as they’re good enough for a player’s preferences.