Diljit Dosanjh and Daddy Yankee set Latin Grammys ablaze with Punjabi‑Spanish hit "Pokito"

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh and Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee performed their crossover track “Pokito” at the Latin Grammys 2026, igniting a social‑media frenzy.

Performance

Diljit posted an Instagram video showing him singing his Punjabi verse while Daddy Yankee delivered his Spanish verse, after which they shared the stage as the crowd cheered. The duo’s blend of Punjabi bhangra vocals and reggaeton beats highlighted the song’s recurring line “Poquito a poquito”, which translates to “little by little”.

Reaction

Fans flooded the post with comments such as “This is sick”, “What a song, loved it!” and “Best crossover of the year”. Daddy Yankee told reporters on the red carpet that the collaboration felt natural, likening Punjabi and reggaeton to “cousins” and praising the cultural collision.

Tour

Diljit will continue his Aura India Tour, starting in Indore on November 15, followed by shows in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Lucknow, and ending in Chandigarh on December 6. He also plans to return to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2027.

Context

Cross‑genre collaborations like “Pokito” are helping regional Indian music reach global platforms such as the Latin Grammys, while reggaeton artists explore new linguistic blends.