Despacito was released in 2017 by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee and became one of the biggest Spanish-language pop hits in history, topping charts worldwide and dominating streaming and video platforms. Its bright acoustic guitar intro quickly became shorthand for Latin pop in short online videos, and creators began isolating the riff for meme edits, reaction clips and comedic entrances. Because almost everyone recognises it within seconds, the sound still works as instant cultural shorthand for confidence, romance or an over-the-top reveal.