Wisin launches Universidad del Perreo to study reggaeton history globally

Puerto Rican artist Wisin has launched the Universidad del Perreo, an academic and cultural institution dedicated to the study, preservation, and global dissemination of reggaeton's history and legacy. Announced on August 18, 2026, the project aims to bring academic rigor and respect to urban music.

Wisin stated that the genre's history is too significant to remain confined to stages. The university will approach reggaeton as a cultural, artistic, and scientific discipline, a move already recognized by international media outlets like Los 40 and Grupo Animal for its potential to professionalize urban rhythms.

The main campus will be in Cayey, Puerto Rico, coordinating specialized studies and educational programs. The curriculum includes subjects such as "History of Reggaeton," "Rhythm Applied," and "Epistemology of Flow." Research areas will focus on "Cadence," "Dembow," and "Urban Culture," with plans for international exchange programs and scholarships.

Aspiring students can begin the pre-admission process through the project's official website by filling out a form. The site features a countdown to the official inauguration on September 2, 2026, after which definitive requirements and formal enrollment details will be announced. The initiative also seeks to deepen the sociological analysis of urban music as faculty and operational details are finalized.

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the history of the genre is too big to stay only on the stages.