Daddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee hosts one last hurrah as NYE 2026 ticks toward his final bow

Daddy Yankee lines up one last commanding spectacle before his retirement, returning to global TV screens as host of the Spanish-language countdown for ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ 2026.

Meanwhile, moments in Latin music unfold with a medley of releases and career announcements, crafting a week marked less by bombast and more by rhythm, timing, and the calculated cadence of industry moves.

From club bangers to gospel, Daddy Yankee trades perreo for purpose and a mic

After stepping away from reggaeton’s spotlight in 2022, Daddy Yankee pivots toward what he calls "music with purpose," trading his chart-toppers for gospel-infused tracks. He refuses to quietly fade away post-conversion, stating that with platforms, social media, and a microphone still at his disposal, he can’t remain silent.

He isn't merely producing Christian music for the label’s sake—the tension lies in crafting songs that maintain artistic integrity while aligning with his renewed convictions.