Music of New York City Many music magazines are or were headquartered in New York, including "Blender", "Punk", "Spin", and "Rolling Stone". Carnegie Hall is one of the most important music venues in the world, especially for classical music; the hall is noted for its excellent acoustics. The venue was named for philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, but fell into disrepair in the 20th century until being renovated between 1983 and 1995. Radio City Music Hall was also a major venue after opening in 1932, and was also recently renovated; it is now a significant architectural attraction as an example of the Art Deco style. Lincoln Center
Music of New York City most popular band Aventura, whose lead singer Romeo Santos embarked on a successful solo career in 2011. Reggaeton, a popular Latin urban genre originating from Panama and Puerto Rico, is also popular in New York City, especially among young Hispanics. Reggaeton artists from New York City include Arcangel, De La Ghetto, N.O.R.E., and Vico C. New York City gave rise to the creation of hip hop music and electro in the late 1970s and early 1980s. "Rapper's Delight" is widely regarded as the first hip hop record to gain widespread popularity in the mainstream. The genre got its start at