Bad Bunny Wins Five Latin Grammy Awards, Including Album of the Year

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is celebrating a special first…

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar was the big winner at Thursday night’s Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, taking home five trophies, including album of the year for his acclaimed Debí Tirar Más Fotos, a project which embraced his island’s musical heritage – and paved the way for him to be named the performer for next year’s Super Bowl halftime show.

It’s Bad Bunny’s first-ever win in the album of the year category.

Dedicating the award to “all the youth of Latin America” he added: “There are many ways of being patriotic and defending our homelands. We chose music.”

Argentinian duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso also claimed five awards; with other winners including Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan and Karol G.

The rapidly growing Latin music sector generated a record $1.4bn (£1.06bn) in 2024, making up 8.1% of total U.S. music revenue, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which said it was shaping culture faster than any other genre.

Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has been at the forefront of that movement. For three consecutive years between 2020 and 2022, he was the most-streamed artist in the world.

Debí Tirar Más Fotos is his sixth album, and fuses live instrumentation with the hip-swaying pulse of reggaetón and traditional Puerto Rican styles like plena.

At the Latin Grammys, the title track earned him best urban song and best urban performance. He also picked up best reggaetón performance for “Voy a llevarte pa PR,” and best urban music album for Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

He’s nominated for six awards at the mainstream Grammys, which take place in February, including the three major categories of album, song and record of the year.

Bad Bunny recently wrapped up a barnstorming concert residency in Puerto Rico; and is about to kick off his world tour in the Dominican Republic.

However, he made headlines when he said the tour would not include any dates on the US mainland because he was concerned his fans might be targeted by immigration raids.

His subsequent booking for next year’s Super Bowl rankled some US conservatives.

President Donald Trump called the decision “absolutely ridiculous” and that he had “never heard” of the star – who has 74 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

The Latin Grammy ceremony kicked off with a star-studded tribute to Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana, with Maluma, Edgar Barrera, Grupo Frontera and Christian Nodal playing a medley that began with his hit single “Oye Como Va.”

Karol G and Marco Antonio Solís also took the stage for a sweet duet on “Coleccionando Heridas;” while Gloria Estefan played songs from her latest record Raíces, which went on to win best tropical album.

But Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso were judged to have the stand-out moment of the evening, with a colourful, off-the-wall medley of their hits “El Impostor,” “#Tetas,” “La Que Puede,” “Puede” and “El Día Del Amigo.”

The duo dominated the alternative music categories – winning best alternative album and best alternative song. They also picked up best short-form and best long-form video, and pop song of the year for “El Día Del Amigo.”

Speaking backstage, the childhood friends expressed their gratitude to each other.

“The most important thing here is that we’ve known each other since we were six years old,” said Amoroso.

“All of this wasn’t planned, it just happened. I want to tell Ca7riel that he’s my friend, that I love him.”

Ca7riel then surprised Paco with a long and seemingly passionate kiss.

Elsewhere, Paloma Morphy, a 25-year-old Mexican singer, won best new artist after her debut album, Au, seduced listeners with its catchy melodies and vulnerable stories of heartbreak.

Karol G won song of the year for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” a lilting love song with a Merengue flavor, from her blockbuster fifth album Tropicoqueta.

And Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz picked up record of the year for his beautiful ballad “Palmeras en el Jardín” – unexpectedly beating Bad Bunny’s smash hit “Baile Inolvidable.”

Here are the winners of the 26th Latin Grammy Awards:

Record Of The Year
Palmeras En El Jardín — Alejandro Sanz

Album Of The Year
Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny

Song Of The Year
‘Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido’
Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)

Best New Artist
Paloma Morphy

Best Contemporary Pop Album
¿Y Ahora Qué? — Alejandro Sanz

Best Traditional Pop Album
Bogotá — Andrés Cepeda

Best Pop Song
‘El Día Del Amigo’
Papota — Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Ulises Guerriero,
Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver,
songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

Best Latin Electronic Music Performance
‘Veneka’
Rawayana Featuring Akapellah

Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance
‘Dtmf’
Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny

Best Reggaeton Performance
‘Voy A Llevarte Pa Pr’
Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny

Best Urban Music Album
Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny

Best Rap/Hip Hop Song
‘Fresh’
Trueno, songwriter (Trueno)

Best Urban Song
‘DtMF’
Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich,
Benjamin Falik, Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, Hugo Rene
Sencion Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

Best Rock Album
Novela — Fito Paez

Best Rock Song (TIE)
‘La Torre’
R — RENEE, songwriter (RENEE)
&
‘Sale El Sol’
Novela — Fito Paez, songwriter (Fito Paez)

Best Pop/Rock Album
Ya Es Mañana — Morat

Best Pop/Rock Song
‘Desastres Fabulosos’
Conociendo Rusia, Jorge Drexler & Pablo Drexler,
songwriters (Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia)

Best Alternative Music Album
Papota — CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

Best Alternative Song
‘#Tetas’
Paco Amoroso, Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL,
Gale, Vicente Jiménez ‘Vibarco’ & Federico Vindver,
songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

Best Salsa Album
Fotografías — Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta

Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album
El Último Baile — Silvestre Dangond & Juancho De La Espriella

Best Merengue/Bachata Album
Novato Apostador — Eddy Herrera

Best Traditional Tropical Album
Raíces — Gloria Estefan

Best Contemporary Tropical Album
Puñito De Yocahú — Vicente García

Best Tropical Song
‘Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido’
Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G,
songwriters (Karol G)

Best Singer-Songwriter Album
Cancionera — Natalia Lafourcade

Best Singer-Songwriter Song
‘Cancionera’
Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)

Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album
¿Quién + Como Yo? — Christian Nodal

Best Banda Album
4218 — Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda

Best Tejano Album
Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía (Vol.1/En Vivo) — Bobby Pulido

Best Norteño Album
La Lotería — Los Tigres Del Norte

Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album
Palabra De To’s (Seca) — Carín León

Best Regional Song
‘La Lotería’
Luciano Luna, songwriter (Los Tigres Del Norte)

Best Instrumental Album
Y El Canto De Todas — Rafael Serrallet Featuring Lviv Philharmonic
Orchestra

Best Folk Album
Joropango — Kerreke, Daniela Padrón

Best Tango Album
En Vivo 20 Años — Tanghetto

Best Flamenco Album
Flamencas — Las Migas

Best Roots Song
‘Aguacero’
Luis Enrique Mejia, Fernando Osorio & Rodner Padilla,
songwriters (Luis Enrique, C4 Trío)

Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album (TIE)
Hamilton De Holanda Trio – Live In NYC — Hamilton De Holanda
&
Cuba & Beyond — Chucho Valdés & Royal Quartet

Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)
Legado — Marcos Witt

Best Portuguese Language Christian Album
Memóri4s (Ao Vivo) — Eli Soares

Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album
Caju — Liniker

Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album
O Mundo Dá Voltas — Baianasystem

Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance
‘Caju’
Caju — Liniker

Best Samba/Pagode Album
Sorriso Eu Gosto No Pagode Vol.3 – Homenagem Ao Fundo De Quintal (Gravado Em Londres) — Sorriso Maroto

Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira)/MAPB (Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira) Album
Um Mar Pra Cada Um — Luedji Luna

Best Sertaneja Music Album
José & Durval — Chitãozinho & Xororó

Best Portuguese Language Roots Album
Dominguinho — João Gomes, Mestrinho e Jota.pê

Best Portuguese Language Song
‘Veludo Marrom’
Caju — Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)

Best Children’s Album
Los Nuevos Canticuentos — Canticuentos, Coro de Ríogrande

Best Classical Album
Kaleidoscope – Contemporary Piano Music By Female Composers From Around The World — Isabel Dobarro; Javier Monteverde, album producer

Best Classical Contemporary Composition
‘Revolución Diamantina – Act I: The Sounds Cats Make,
Act II: We Don’t Love Each Other, Act III: Borders And
Bodies, Act IV: Speaking The Unspeakable’
Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina — Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Gustavo Dudamel, Los
Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)

Best Music For Visual Media
Cien Años De Soledad (Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix) — Camilo Sanabria (Camilo Sanabria, artist); Camilo Sanabria, composer

Best Arrangement
‘Camaleón’
Cesar Orozco, arranger (Cesar Orozco & Son Ahead)

Best Recording Package
‘Cuarto Azul’
Christian Molina, art director (Aitana)

Songwriter of the Year
Edgar Barrera
‘Atención’ – Ivan Cornejo
‘Contigo Al Cielo’ – Christian Nodal
‘Ese Vato No Te Queda’ – Carin León Featuring Gabito Ballesteros
‘Hoy No Me Siento Bien’ – Alejandro Sanz & Grupo Frontera
‘Milagros’ – Karol G
‘Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido’ – Karol G
‘Soltera’ – Shakira
‘Tommy & Pamela’ – Peso Pluma, Kenia Os
‘Una Noche Contigo’ – Juanes

Best Engineered Album
Cancionera — Jack Lahana, engineer; Jack Lahana, mixer; Bernie
Grundman, mastering engineer (Natalia Lafourcade)

Producer of the Year (TIE)
Rafa Arcaute, Federico Vindver
‘El Día Del Amigo’ – CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
‘Impostor’ – CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
‘La Noche De Tu Amor’ – ATGGT, Victoria May
‘Los Ejes De Mi Carreta’ – ATGGT, Victoria May
‘Re Forro’ – CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
‘#Tetas’ — CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
&
Nico Cotton
‘Agridulce’ – Bhavi, Duki
‘Carne Viva’ – Blair, Dillom
‘Cuarto Azul’ – Aitana
‘Desastres Fabulosos’ – Jorge Drexler, Conociendo Rusia
‘Latinaje’ – Cazzu
‘Museo Del Prado’ – Manuel Carrasco
‘Perfecto Final’ – Conociendo Rusia, Nathy Peluso
‘Una Noche Contigo’ – Juanes
‘Ya Es Mañana’ – Morat

Best Short Form Music Video
‘#Tetas’
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Martin Piroyansky, video director; Pío Filgueira Risso &
Lula Meliche, video producers

Best Long Form Music Video
Papota (Short Film)
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Martin Piroyansky, video director; Federico Ameglio,
Chino Fernández & Lula Meliche, video producers

Bad Bunny Leads Pack of Latin Grammy Nominees with 12 Nods

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is the artist to beat at this year’s Latin Grammys.

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar has earned 12 nominations for the awards ceremony, including an album of the year nod for his critically acclaimed album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS and double mentions in record of the year and song of the year, in both cases for “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” and “DTmF.”

Bad Bunny’s nominations add to the 40 he has received in the past, of which he has won 12 over the years.

He is closely followed by acclaimed Mexican American musician Edgar Barrera and Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, each with 10 nominations.

Barrera, who led the list of nominees the last two years, is once again competing for songwriter of the year and producer of the year, and appears in multiple categories for his work with artists such as Karol G, Shakira, Maluma, Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera. Similarly to Bad Bunny, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso are also nominated for album of the year, for Papota, and got double nominations in the record of the year and song of the year categories, for “El Día Del Amigo” and “#Tetas.”

As in previous years, the album of the year category includes artists from a variety of genres, reflecting the diversity within Latin music. In addition to Bad Bunny and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, they include Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan, Vicente García, Joaquina, Natalia Lafourcade, Carín León, Liniker, Elena Rose and Alejandro Sanz.

Additionally, this year a new field for Visual Media has been added along with two new categories: best music for visual media and best roots song.

The best new artist award will be contested by Alleh, Annasofia, Yerai Cortés, Juliane Gamboa, Camila Guevara, Isadora, Alex Luna, Paloma Morphy, Sued Nunes, and Ruzzi.

Other contenders with multiple nominations include Rafa Arcaute, Natalia Lafourcade, Roberto Rosado and Federico Vindver, with eight each; MAG, with seven; Liniker and Lewis Picket with six each; and Gino Borri and Vicente Jiménez with five.

Artists with four nominations include Antonio Caraballo, Joaquina, Elena Rose and Alejandro Sanz.

Among those with three are Andrés Cepeda, Karol G and Carín León.

Two-time nominees include Akapellah, Rauw Alejandro, Rubén Blades, Gloria Estefan, Mon Laferte, Maluma, Fito Páez, and more.

The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT in the U.S. on TelevisaUnivision platforms. Prior to the live broadcast, the Latin Grammy Premiere, a non-televised event where the majority of winners are announced, will take place.

Here’s thw full list of nominees for the 2025 Latin Grammys:

GENERAL FIELD

Record of the Year
“Baile Inolvidable,” Bad Bunny; Big Jay, Elikai, Julito Gaston, La Paciencia & Mag, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Luis Amed Irizarry, Armando López & Roberto Rosado, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

“DTmF,” Bad Bunny; Scotty Dittrich, Hydra Hitz, La Paciencia, Julia Lewis, Mag & Tyler Spry, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Roberto Rosado & Tyler Spry, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

“El Día Del Amigo,” CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Rafa Arcaute & Federico Vindver, record producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid & Federico Vindver, recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, mixers; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer

“#Tetas,” CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Rafa Arcaute & Federico Vindver, record producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid & Federico Vindver, recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, mixers; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer

“Desastres Fabulosos,” Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia; Nico Cotton, record producer; Nico Cotton & Julio Gómez Núñez, recording engineers; Nico Cotton, mixer; Fred Kevorkian, mastering engineer

“Lara,” Zoe Gotusso; Cachorro López & Diego Mema, record producers; Demián Nava, recording engineer; César Sogbe, mixer; Javier Fracchia, mastering engineer

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” Karol G; Edgar Barrera, Karol G & Sky Rompiendo, record producers; Joel Iglesias, recording engineer; Luis Barrera Jr., mixer; Luis Barrera Jr., mastering engineer

“Cancionera,” Natalia Lafourcade; Adán Jodorowsky & Natalia Lafourcade, record producers; Jack Lahana, recording engineer; Jack Lahana, mixer; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer

“Ao Teu Lado,” (Liniker); Julio César Gonçalves De Souza, Liniker & Gustavo Ruiz Chagas, record producers; Ricado Camera, Adonias Farias De Souza Júnior, Daniel Mariano Gonçalves, Julio César Gonçalves De Souza, André Malaquias, João Milliet, Gabriel Pinheiro Machado Milliet & Gustavo Ruiz Chagas, recording engineers; João Milliet, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer

“Palmeras En El Jardín,” Alejandro Sanz; Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Alfonso Pérez Arias & Spread Lof, record producers; Frank Lozano, Alfonso Pérez & Felipe Trujillo, recording engineers; Lewis Pickett, mixer; David Kutch, mastering engineer

Album of the Year
Cosa Nuestra, Rauw Alejandro; Rauw Alejandro, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, album producers; Jorge Pizarro, album recording engineer; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Rauw Alejandro, Christhian Daniel Mojica, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, songwriters

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny; La Paciencia, Mag & Tainy, album producers; Antonio Caraballo & Roberto José Rosado Torres, album recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Marcos Efraín Masis & Roberto José Rosado Torres, songwriters

Papota, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Rafa Arcaute, Ignacio Cruz, Danny Flores, Jean Rodriguez & Federico Vindver, album producers; Rafa Arcaute, Luis Tomás La Madrid, Josh Newell & Federico Vindver, album recording engineers; Rafa Arcaute, Felipe Bernal, Josh Newell, Lewis Pickett & Federico Vindver, album mixers; Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Ulises Guerriero, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters

Raíces, Gloria Estefan; Emilio Estefan, Jr., album producer; Carlos Alvarez, Dave Poler & Andres Varona, album recording engineers; Carlos Alvarez, album mixer; Emilio Estefan, Jr., songwriter; Mike Fuller, album mastering engineer

Puñito De Yocahú, Vicente García; Eduardo Cabra & Vicente García, album producers; Eduardo Cabra, Vicente García & Harbey Marín, album recording engineers; Harold Wendell Sanders, album mixer; Vicente García, songwriter

al romper la burbuja, Joaquina; Joaquina & Julio Reyes Copello, album producers; Santiago Borja, Joaquina, Natalia Ramirez, Robin Reumers, Julio Reyes Copello, Daniel Riaño Restrepo & Natalia Schesinger, album recording engineers; Lee Smith, album mixer; Joaquina, songwriter; Ted Jensen, album mastering engineer

Cancionera, Natalia Lafourcade; Adán Jodorowsky & Natalia Lafourcade, album producers; Jack Lahana, album recording engineer; Jack Lahana, album mixer; Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter; Bernie Grundman, album mastering engineer

Palabra De To’s (Seca), Carín León; Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez & Antonio De Jesús Zepeda Rivera, album producers; Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez, album recording engineer; Alberto De Jesús Medina Velásquez, album mixer; Carín León, songwriter; Alberto Medina, mastering engineer

Caju, Liniker; Marcio Arantes, José Henrique Castanho De Godoy Pinheiro, Julio Fejuca, Liniker, André Murilo Da Silva, Nave Beats, Filipe Pampuri, Iuri Rio Branco, Gustavo Ruiz, Seko Bass & Joel Souza Silva, album producers; Marcio Arantes, Ricado Camera, Julio Fejuca, Adonias Junior, André Malaquias, Dani Mariano, Gabriel Milliet, João Milliet, Nave Beats, Pedro Quiriku, Iuri Rio Branco, Gustavo Ruiz, Vitor Vaughan & Dalton Luiz Vicente, album recording engineers; Rafael Fadul de Assumpção & João Milliet, album mixers; Marcio Arantes, Roberto Dalcom Bastos Barreto, Henrique Castanho De Godoy Pinheiro, Amaro João De Freitas Neto, Julio Fejuca, Liniker, Vinicius Leonard Moreira, André Murilo Da Silva, Roosevelt Ribeiro De Carvalho, Iuri Rio Branco & Gustavo Ruiz, songwriters; Mike Bozzi & Felipe Tichauer, album mastering engineers

En Las Nubes – Con Mis Panas, Elena Rose; Héctor Mazzarri & Rafael Rodriguez, album producers; Rafferty Santiago, album mixer; Hector Mazzarri, Daniel Rondon & Elena Rose, songwriters; Orlando Ferrer, mastering engineer

¿Y Ahora Qué?, Alejandro Sanz; Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño & Richi López, album producers; Richi López, Frank Lozano, Alfonso Pérez & Felipe Trujillo, album recording engineers; Lewis Pickett, album mixer; Manuel Lorente Freire, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Ricardo López & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters

Song of the Year
“Baile Inolvidable,” Marco Daniel Borrero, Antonio Caraballo, Kaled Elikai Rivera Cordova, Julio Gaston, Armando Josue Lopez, Jay Anthony Nuñez, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

“Bogotá,” Andres Cepeda, Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres, songwriters (Andrés Cepeda)

“Cancionera,” Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)

“DtMF,” Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Roberto José Rosado Torres, Hugo René Sención Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

“El Día Del Amigo,” Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, Catriel Guerreiro, Ulises Guerriero, Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso)

“Otra Noche De Llorar,” Mon Laferte, songwriter (Mon Laferte)

“Palmeras En El Jardín,” Manuel Lorente Freire, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Elena Rose & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters (Alejandro Sanz)

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)

“#Tetas,” Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Gale, Ulises Guerriero, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

“Veludo Marrom,” Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)

Best New Artist
Alleh
Annasofia
Yerai Cortés
Juliane Gamboa
Camila Guevara
Isadora
Alex Luna
Paloma Morphy
Sued Nunes
Ruzzi

POP

Best Contemporary Pop Album
Cuarto Azul, Aitana
Palacio, Elsa y Elmar
al romper la burbuja, Joaquina
En Las Nubes – Con Mis Panas, Elena Rose
¿Y Ahora Qué?, Alejandro Sanz

Best Traditional Pop Album
Bogotá, Andrés Cepeda
Cursi, Zoe Gotusso
Lo Que Nos Falto Decir, Jesse & Joy
Natalia Lafourcade Live At Carnegie Hall, Natalia Lafourcade
Después De Los 30, Raquel Sofía

Best Pop Song
“Bogotá,” Andres Cepeda, Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres, songwriters (Andrés Cepeda)
“El Día Del Amigo,” Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Ulises Guerriero, Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)
“Querida Yo,” Camilo Echeverry, Gonzalo Ferreyra, Nicolas Ramirez & Yamila Safdie, songwriters (Yami Safdie Featuring Camilo)
“Soltera,” Edgar Barrera, Bizarrap, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno & Shakira, songwriters (Shakira)
“Te Quiero,” Juan Ariza, Covi Quintana & Nicole Zignago, songwriters (Nicole Zignago)

ELECTRONIC

Best Latin Electronic Music Performance
“Orión”, Sistek Remix Boza, Elena Rose, Sistek
“Ella Quiere Techno”, Imanbek & Taichu
“Qqqq”, Ela Minus
“Rulay En Dubai (Extended)”, Mr. Pauer, Villa Electronika & Dj Polin
“Veneka”, Rawayana Featuring Akapellah

URBAN

Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance
“Capaz (Merenguetón),” Alleh, Yorghaki
“DtMF,” Bad Bunny
“De Maravisha,” Tokischa Featuring Nathy Peluso
“La Plena – W Sound 05,” W Sound Featuring Beele & Ovy On The Drums
“Roma,” Jay Wheeler

Best Reggaeton Performance
“Baja Pa’ Acá,” Rauw Alejandro Featuring Alexis & Fido
“Voy A Llevarte Pa Pr,” Bad Bunny
“Dile A Él,” Nicky Jam
“Brillar,” Lenny Tavárez
“Reggaetón Malandro,” Yandel Featuring Tego Calderón

Best Urban Music Album
DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny
Underwater, Fariana
Nicki, Nicki Nicole
MPC (Música Popular Carioca), Papatinho
Elyte, Yandel

Best Rap/Hip Hop Song
“El Favorito De Mami,” Noah Assad, José Carabaño, Eladio Carrión, Gustavo Rafael Guerrero Soto, Samuel David Jiménez, Adam Moralejo & Albert Packness, songwriters (Big Soto Featuring Eladio Carrion)
“Fresh,” Trueno, songwriter (Trueno)
“Parriba,” Pedro Elias Aquino, Jesus Fuenmayor & Mateo Palacios Corazzina, songwriters (Akapellah Featuring Trueno)
“Sudor y Tinta,” Samuel Wilfredo Dilone Castillo, Nohelys Jimenez “J Noa” & Manuel Varet “Vakero”, songwriters (J Noa & Vakero)
“Thc,” Arcángel, songwriter (Arcángel)

Best Urban Song
“Cosas Pendientes,” Édgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Manuel Lorente Freire & Maluma, songwriters (Maluma)
“DtMF,” Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, Hugo Rene Sencion Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
“En La City,” Young Miko & Trueno, songwriters (Trueno Featuring Young Miko)
“LA MuDANZA,” Luis Amed Irizarry, Marcos Efrain Masis, Jay Anthony Nuñez, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
“Xq Eres Así,” Alejandro Avila, Jorge Alvaro Díaz, Manuel Lara, Nathy Peluso & Joyce Francue Santana Febres, songwriters (Alvaro Diaz Featuring Nathy Peluso)

ROCK

Best Rock Album
Legado, A.N.I.M.A.L
Luna En Obras (En Vivo), Marilina Bertoldi
A TRES DÍAS DE LA TIERRA, Eruca Sativa
Gigante, Leiva
Novela, Fito Páez

Best Rock Song
“La Torre,” RENEE, songwriter (RENEE)
“Legado,” Andrés Giménez, songwriter (A.N.I.M.A.L)
“Sale El Sol,” Fito Páez, songwriter (Fito Páez)
“TRNA,” Ali Stone, songwriter (Ali Stone)
“VOLARTE,” Eruca Sativa, songwriters (Eruca Sativa)

Best Pop/Rock Album
Vándalos, Bandalos Chinos
Malhablado, Diamante Eléctrico
Malcriado, Lasso
El Último Día De Nuestras Vidas, Dani Martín
Ya Es Mañana, Morat
R, RENEE

Best Pop/Rock Song
“Ángulo Muerto,” Leiva, songwriter (Leiva)
“Desastres Fabulosos,” Conociendo Rusia, Jorge Drexler & Pablo Drexler, songwriters (Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia)
“Lucifer,” Renzo Bravo, Lasso & Orlando Vitto, songwriters (Lasso)
“no llames lo mio nuestro,” Joaquina & Andry Kiddos, songwriters (Joaquina)
“Tu Manera De Amar,” Julián Bernal & Debi Nova, songwriters (Debi Nova)
“Un último vals,” Leiva, Benjamín Prado & Joaquín Sabina, songwriters (Joaquín Sabina)

ALTERNATIVE

Best Alternative Music Album
PARA QUIEN TRABAJAS Vol. I, Marilina Bertoldi
Papota, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Bodhiria, Judeline
TODOS LOS DÍAS TODO EL DÍA, Latin Mafia
DAISY, Rusowsky

Best Alternative Song
“El Ritmo,” Salvador Colombo, songwriter (Bandalos Chinos)
“Joropo,” Javier Fernández Blanco, Pablo Gómez Cano, Roberto Gutierrez Acosta, Andrés De Las Heras, Judeline & Pablo López García, songwriters (Judeline)
“Siento Que Merezco Más,” Latin Mafia, songwriters (Latin Mafia)
“(Sola),” Paloma Morphy, songwriter (Paloma Morphy)
“#Tetas,” Paco Amoroso, Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Gale, Vicente Jiménez “Vibarco” & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)

TROPICAL

Best Salsa Album
Big Swing, José Alberto “El Canario”
Fotografías, Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
Mira Como Vengo, Issac Delgado
Infinito Positivo, Los Hermanos Rosario
Debut y Segunda Tanda, Vol. II Gilberto Santa Rosa

Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album
SON 30, Checo Acosta
El Último Baile, Silvestre Dangond & Juancho De La Espriella
De Amor Nadie Se Muere, Karen Lizarazo
Baila Kolombia, Los Cumbia Stars
La Jerarquía, Peter Manjarrés & Luis José Villa

Best Merengue/Bachata Album
El Más Completo, Alex Bueno
Novato Apostador, Eddy Herrera
Milly Quezada – Live Vol. 1 Desde El Teatro Nacional De República Dominicana, Milly Quezada

Best Traditional Tropical Album
Malena Burke Canta A Meme Solís, Vol. 1, Malena Burke & Meme Solís
Raíces, Gloria Estefan
Caminando Piango Piango, Orquesta Failde

Best Contemporary Tropical Album
Calidosa, Mike Bahía
Puñito De Yocahú, Vicente García
Ilusión Óptica, Pedrito Martínez
Bingo, Alain Pérez
Fiesta Candelaria, Puerto Candelaria

Best Tropical Song
“Ahora O Nunca,” Juan José Hernandez, songwriter (Gilberto Santa Rosa)
“Cariñito,” Techy Fatule, songwriter (Techy Fatule)
“La Foto,” Larry Coll, Luis Enrique & Marcos Sánchez, songwriters (Luis Enrique)
“Nunca Me Fui,” Rubén Blades, Andy Clay, Fonseca, Felipe González Abad & Yoel Henríquez, songwriters (Fonseca & Rubén Blades)
“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)
“Si Volviera Jesús,” Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriter (Víctor Manuelle)
“Venga Lo Que Venga,” Andy Clay, Fonseca & Alberto Montenegro, songwriters (Fonseca, Rawayana)

SINGER-SONGWRITER

Best Singer-Songwriter Album
Dos Hemisferios, Alejandro y María Laura
el cuerpo después de todo, Valeria Castro
Cancionera, Natalia Lafourcade
Cosas Que Sorprenden A La Audiencia, Vivir Quintana
Relatos, Ale Zéguer

Best Singer-Songwriter Song
“aeropuerto”, Joaquina, songwriter (Joaquina)
“Amarte sin que quieras irte”, Camilú, songwriter (Camilú)
“Cancionera”, Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)
“Como Un Pájaro”, Silvana Estrada, songwriter (Silvana Estrada)
“Quisqueya”, Vicente García, songwriter (Vicente García)

REGIONAL MEXICAN

Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album
Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano, Pepe Aguilar
Alma De Reyna 30 Aniversario, Mariachi Reyna De Los Ángeles
¿Quién + Como Yo?, Christian Nodal

Best Banda Album
4218, Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
25 Aniversario (Deluxe), Luis Ángel “El Flaco”
Edición Limitada, Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga

Best Tejano Album
Imperfecto, Vol. 2, El Plan
Yo No Te Perdí, Gabriella
Reflexiones, Grupo Cultura
El Siguiente Paso (Live Session), Marian y Mariel
Bobby Pulido & Friends Una Tuya y Una Mía (Vol.1/En Vivo), Bobby Pulido
6, Juan Treviño

Best Norteño Album
El Plan & Manuel Alejandro, El Plan & Manuel Alejandro
Pasado, Presente, Futuro, La Energía Norteña
La Lotería, Los Tigres Del Norte
“V1V0”, Alfredo Olivas
Frente A Frente, Pesado

Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album
Mirada, Ivan Cornejo
Leyenda, DannyLux
Evolución, Grupo Firme
Palabra De To’s (Seca), Carín León
Incómodo, Tito Double P

Best Regional Song
“Hecha Pa’ Mí,” Edgar Barrera, Iván Gamez, Alex Hernandez & Adelaido Solis, songwriters (Grupo Frontera)
“La Lotería,” Luciano Luna, songwriter (Los Tigres Del Norte)
“Me Jalo,” Miguel Armenta, Edgar Barrera & Jesús Ortiz Paz, songwriters (Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera)
“¿Seguimos o No?,” Fernanda Díaz, Daniela García Rosso, Lupita Infante & Mauro Muñoz, songwriters (Lupita Infante)
“Si Tú Me Vieras,” Edgar Barrera, Kevin Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Carín León & Maluma, songwriters (Carín León, Maluma)
“Tierra Trágame,” César Gonzales & Kakalo, songwriters (Kakalo, Carín León)

INSTRUMENTAL

Best Instrumental Album
Alma En Cuba, Ariel Brínguez & Iván “Melon” Lewis
Saga, Yamandu Costa, Martín Sued e Orquestra Assintomática
Ida e Volta, Yamandu Costa
Havana Meets Harlem, Harlem Quartet Featuring Aldo López Gavilán
Y El Canto De Todas, Rafael Serrallet Featuring Lviv Philharmonic

TRADITIONAL

Best Folk Album
Conjuros, Susana Baca
Joropango, Kerreke, Daniela Padrón
Lentamente, Sílvia Pérez Cruz & Juan Falú
Candombe, Julieta Rada
#Anonimas&Resilientes, Voces del Bullerengue

Best Tango Album
Colángelo… Tango, José Colángelo
Piazzolla Para Orquesta Típica, Orquesta Típica Daniel Ruggiero
Milonguín, Giovanni Parra Quinteto
Shin-Urayasu, Richard Scofano, Alfredo Minetti
La Inevitable Tentación De Ir A Contramano, Sexteto Fantasma
En Vivo 20 Años, Tanghetto

Best Flamenco Album
KM.0, Andrés Barrios
Flamencas, Las Migas
Azabache, Kiki Morente
Sangre Sucia, Ángeles Toledano

Best Roots Song
“Aguacero,” Luis Enrique Mejía, Fernando Osorio & Rodner Padilla, songwriters (Luis Enrique, C4 Trío)
“Cómo Quisiera Quererte,” El David Aguilar & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Natalia Lafourcade Featuring El David Aguilar)
“El Palomo y La Negra,” El David Aguilar & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Natalia Lafourcade)
“Ella,” Tato Marenco, songwriter (Anita Vergara, Tato Marenco)
“Jardín del Paraíso,” Catalina García Barahona, William Martínez, Juan Carlos Mindinero Satizabal & Julio Reyes Copello, songwriters (Monsieur Periné Featuring Bejuco)
“Lo Que Le Pasó A Hawaii,” Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Luis Amed Irizarry, Marcos Efrain Masis, Flor Morales Ramos, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)

JAZZ

Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album
Hamilton De Holanda Trio – Live In NYC, Hamilton De Holanda
La Fleur De Cayenne, Paquito D’Rivera & Madrid-New York Connection Band
Luces y Sombras, Iván “Melon” Lewis Trio
Cuba & Beyond, Chucho Valdés & Royal Quartet
Golden City, Miguel Zenón

CHRISTIAN

Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)
Exaltado, Marco Barrientos
La Novia, Christine D’clario
Coritos Vol. 1, (Israel & New Breed)
Aquí Estamos, Marcos Vidal
Legado, Marcos Witt

Best Portuguese Language Christian Album
Ton Carfi 20 Anos (Ao Vivo), Ton Carfi
Razão Da Esperança, Paloma Possi
Onde Guardamos As Flores?, Resgate
Memóri4s (Ao Vivo), Eli Soares
A Maior Honra, Julliany Souza

PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album
No Escuro, Quem É Você?, Carol Biazin
Fugacidade, Janeiro
Caju, Liniker
Maravilhosamente Bem, Julia Mestre
Coisas Naturais, Marina Sena

Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album
O Mundo Dá Voltas, Baianasystem
Colinho, Maria Beraldo
Reações Adversas / Ao Persistirem Os Sintomas, Tó Brandileone
Quanto Mais Eu Como, Mais Fome Eu Sinto!, Djonga
Big Buraco, Jadsa

Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance
“Só Quero Ver,” BK’ & Evinh”
“Demoro A Dormir,” Djonga Featuring Milton Nascimento
“Caju,” Liniker
“A Dança (Ao Vivo),” Mc Hariel & Gilberto Gil
“Barbie,” Mc Tuto Featuring Dj Glenner

Best Samba/Pagode Album
Alcione, Alcione
Manual Prático Do Novo Samba Tradicional, Vol. 2: Tia Darci, Marcelo D2
Pagode Da Mart’nália, Mart’nália
Zeca Pagodinho – 40 Anos (Ao Vivo), Zeca Pagodinho
Sorriso Eu Gosto No Pagode Vol.3 – Homenagem Ao Fundo De Quintal (Gravado Em Londres), Sorriso Maroto

Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira)/MAPB (Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira) Album
Sentido, 5 A Seco
Um Mar Pra Cada Um, Luedji Luna
Pique, Dora Morelenbaum
Divina Casca, Rachel Reis
Beleza. Mas Agora A Gente Faz O Que Com Isso?, Rubel

Best Sertaneja Music Album
Let’s Go Rodeo, Ana Castela
José & Durval, Chitãozinho & Xororó
Obrigado Deus, Léo Foguete
Transcende (Ao Vivo / Deluxe), Lauana Prado
Do Velho Testamento, Tierry

Best Portuguese Language Roots Album
Casa Coração, Joyce Alane
Ao Vivo No Ccb: Homenagem A José Mário Branco, Camané
Universo De Paixão, Natascha Falcão
Transespacial, Fitti
Dominguinho, João Gomes, Mestrinho e Jota.pê

Best Portuguese Language Song
“Maravilhosamente Bem,” Julia Mestre, songwriter (Julia Mestre)
“Ouro De Tolo,” Marina Sena, songwriter (Marina Sena)
“Transe,” Zé Ibarra, songwriter (Zé Ibarra)
“Um Vento Passou (Para Paul Simon),” Marcio Borges & Milton Nascimento, songwriters (Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding Featuring Paul Simon)
“Veludo Marrom,” Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)

CHILDREN’S

Best Children’s Album
Los Nuevos Canticuentos, (Canticuentos, Coro de Ríogrande)
Aventuras De Caramelo, Antonio Caramelo, Malibu
Cenas Infantis, Palavra Cantada
Buscapié, Luis Pescetti, Juan Quintero
Jirafas, Rita Rosa

CLASSICAL

Best Classical Album
Brouwer, Erena & Others: Guitar Works, Ausiàs Parejo; José Luis Ruiz Del Puerto, album producer
Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina, María Dueñas; Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitry Lipay, album producer (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)
Kaleidoscope – Contemporary Piano Music By Female Composers From Around The World, Isabel Dobarro; Javier Monteverde, album producer
Radamés, São Paulo Chamber Soloists; São Paulo Chamber Soloists, producer
Sisters Of The Moon, Susana Gómez Vázquez; Gonzalo Noqué, album producer

Best Classical Contemporary Composition
“Guitar Concerto. I: The Spirit Within, II. Le Tombeau de Viola Liuzzo, III. Devil’s Rag,” Giovanni Piacentini, composer (Eduardo García Barrios, Eliot Fisk, Orquesta Escuela Carlos Chávez)
“I Movimiento: La Visita, II Movimiento: Ritual Chamánico, III Movimiento: Introspección, IV Movimiento: Federico Alma Gitana,” Marvin Camacho, composer (Marvin Camacho & Orquesta Sinfónica De La Universidad De Costa Rica)
“Revolución Diamantina – Act I: The Sounds Cats Make, Act II: We Don’t Love Each Other, Act III: Borders And Bodies, Act IV: Speaking The Unspeakable,” Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)

VISUAL MEDIA

Best Music for Visual Media
“Cada Minuto Cuenta (Banda Sonora De La Serie Original De Prime Video),” Pedro Osuna (Pedro Osuna, artist); Pedro Osuna, composer
“Cien Años De Soledad (Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix),” Camilo Sanabria (Camilo Sanabria, artist); Camilo Sanabria, composer
“El Eternauta (Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix),” Federico Jusid (Federico Jusid, artist); Federico Jusid, composer
“In The Summers,” Cabra (Eduardo Cabra, artist); Eduardo Cabra, composer
“Pedro Páramo (Banda Sonora De La Serie De Netflix),” Gustavo Santaolalla (Gustavo Santaolalla, artist); Gustavo Santaolalla, composer

ARRANGING

Best Arrangement
“Sapato Velho”, Rafael Beck & Felipe Montanaro, arrangers (Rafael Beck e Felipe Montanaro)
“Te Deseo Muy Felices Fiestas (Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas)”, Cheche Alara, arranger (David Bisbal)
“Procuro Olvidarte – Versión Sinfónica”, Edy Lan, arranger (Brava Featuring Yaneth Sandoval)
“Bach’s Cuban Concerto For Piano And Tres”, Joachim Horsley, arranger (Joachim Horsley Featuring Olivia Soler & Boston Public Quartet And Friends)
“Camaleón Cesar”, Orozco, arranger (Cesar Orozco & Son Ahead)
“Flight 962”, Cassio Vianna, arranger (Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra)

RECORDING PACKAGE

Best Recording Package
Cuarto Azul, Christian Molina, art director (Aitana)
Cuba And Beyond, Ana Gonzalez, Patricia Nunez, Francisco Pinero, Chucho Valdés & Jourdan Villarroel, art directors (Chucho Valdés, Royal Quartet)
Gigante, Boa Mistura, art director (Leiva)
Masters Of Our Roots, Ana Gonzalez, Patricia Nunez, Francisco Pinero & Jourdan Villarroel, art directors (Albita & Chucho Valdés)
Por Esas Trenzas, Daniela Tomas, art director (Lourdes Carhuas)

SONGWRITER

Songwriter of the Year
Edgar Barrera
João Ferreira
Pablo Preciado
Mónica Vélez
Ale Zéguer

PRODUCTION

Best Engineered Album
Bodhiria, Isidro Acedo, Rob Bisel, Pablo Gómez Cano & Pablo López García, engineers; Lewis Pickett, mixer; Lewis Pickett, mastering engineer (Judeline)
Caju, Marcio Arantes, Iuri Rio Branco, Ricardo Camera, Júlio Fejuca, Pedro Henrique Ferreira Rodrigues, André Malaquias, Daniel Mariano, João Milliet, Vinicius Leonard Moreira, Gabriel Pinheiro, Gustavo Ruiz, Adonias Souza Júnior, Vitor Vaughan & Dalton Luiz Vicente, engineers; Mike Bozzi, Rafael Fadul de Assumpção & João Milliet, mixers; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Liniker)
Cancionera, Jack Lahana, engineer; Jack Lahana, mixer; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Natalia Lafourcade)
Enquanto Os Distraídos Amam, Tó Brandileone & Matheus Stiirmer, engineers; Pedro Peixoto, mixer; Fili Filizzola, mastering engineer (Pedro Emílio)
Love Cole Porter, Leo Alcantara & Marcelo Saboia, engineers; Marcelo Saboia, mixer; Andre Dias, mastering engineer (Antonio Adolfo)

Producer of the Year
Rafa Arcaute, Federico Vindver
Edgar Barrera
Nico Cotton
Mauricio Rengifo, Andres Torres
Matheus Stiirmer

MUSIC VIDEO

Best Short Form Music Video
“Diamantes, Lágrimas e Rostos Para Esquecer (Dlre),” Bk’; Felipe Vellas, video director; Renata Dumont, video producer
“EL CLúB,” Bad Bunny; Matias Vasquez, video director; Noah Assad, Sigfredo Bellaflores, Juan Vasquez & Esteban Zuluaga, video producers
“#Tetas,” CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Martin Piroyansky, video director; Pío Filgueira Risso & Lula Meliche, video producers
“Cura Pa Mi Alma,” Vera Grv; Willy Rodriguez, video director; Grayskull, video producer
“Full Time Papi,” Guitarricadelafuente; Albert Moya, video director; Philipp Ramhofer, video producer

Best Long Form Music Video
Papota (Short Film), CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso; Martin Piroyansky, video director; Federico Ameglio, Chino Fernández & Lula Meliche, video producers
Iradoh – 3 Atos De Irmandade: A Música, O Crime E A Justiça, Hodari; Kaique Alves & Thiago Eva, video directors; Marcelo Campana, Konrad Dantas, Thiago Freire, Kako & Bruno Pappa, video producers
Mon Laferte, Te Amo, Mon Laferte; Camila Grandi & Joanna Reposi Garibaldi, video directors; José Antonio San Miguel García, Diana Rodríguez, Simran Singh & Jaime Villarreal, video producers
Lamento (Extended Cut), Gaby Moreno; Diego Contreras, video director; Andrew Petersen, video producer
Milton Bituca Nascimento, Varios Artistas; Flavia Moraes, video director; Ricardo Aidar, Caio Gullane, Fabiano Gullane, Rafael Langoni, Flávia Moraes, Augusto Nascimento, Andre Novis, Victor Pozas & Larissa Prado, video producers

Ryan Castro Teams Up with Grupo Frontera to Release New Single “APODO”

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Ryan Castro is embracing a new nickname…

The 31-year-old Colombian rapper, singer and songwriter has joined voices for the first time with Grupo Frontera to release the new single “APODO” via AWOO Corp. and Sony Music Latin.

Produced by Latin hitmaker Edgar Barrera and co-written by Barrera, Castro, and Andrés Jael Correa Rios, the song laces Grupo Frontera’s modern-day norteño melodies around Castro’s breezy Caribbean reggae beats.

Sonically, the tune is laid-back and fun, but lyrically, it’s heart-wrenching, referring to a person who was not loved nor respected in a relationship.

“It doesn’t hurt to see you with another man/ it hurts that you gave this love another name/ almost something/ a madness/ a hook-up/ an adventure/ the mistake of your life,” says the catchy but heartbreaking chorus.

The music video—showcasing both act’s fun vibes and chemistry—was filmed in the Rio Grande Valley, where Grupo Frontera and Barrera are from.

Paloma Mami Becomes First Female Artist to Sign with Double P Management

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Paloma Mami is breaking up the boys club…

The 25-year-old Chilean-American singer-songwriter has signed with Double P Management’s George Prajin, becoming the first female artist on the company’s roster.

Paloma Mami, who was nominated for best new artist at the 2021 Latin Grammys, joins a roster that includes Peso Pluma, Tito Double P, Gabito Ballesteros and Santa Fe Klan.

Along with being the first female artist to join Double P Management, she’s also the first non-Mexican act on the roster, marking a new step for the company as it expands its roster beyond música mexicana.

“Paloma is a generational artist whose sound transcends borders,” George Prajin said in a statement. “We’re excited to partner with her and continue pushing the boundaries of Latin music.”

Known for her copper-toned vocals and her attitude-heavy delivery, Mami became an artist to watch when she broke through in 2018 with “Not Steady,” a lushly produced, urban-tinged R&B track that showcased her bilingual skills.

Soon after, Mami signed with Sony Music Latin and began releasing a handful of songs and collaborations — including “No Te Debí Besar” with C. Tangana and “QueLoQue” with Major Lazer, which peaked at No. 17 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

In 2021, Mami officially dropped her debut album, Sueños de Dali. That same year, she received a Latin Grammy nomination for best new artist.

Her only album to date, Sueños de Dali includes co-writing credits from superstars Rosalía, El Guincho, Tainy and Edgar Barrera and is sonically wide-ranging, encompassing melodic reggaetón, R&B and electro-funk.

Most recently, Mami released “HAKiA,” which is powered by a hypnotizing reggaetón drum beat.

She is set to release a new album July 11 via Sony Music Latin.

Juanes Releases New Single “Una Noche Contigo”

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

It’s night time for Juanes.

The 52-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has released the new single “Una Noche Contigo,” his first release in two years.

Using vintage soul, blues and rock influences from Otis Redding, Juan Gabriel, José José and The Beatles, Juanes’ heartfelt track serves as a modern serenade that describes the magic of unexpected love:

“I wasn’t looking for you/And I found you unintentionally/Among the people dancing/I approached without thinking.”

The idea for this song began to take shape when producer Sebastián Krys introduced Juanes to a classic tune by Otis Redding.

The Colombian powerhouse later developed the concept with Edgar Barrera and Julio Reyes, culminating in this vibrant tribute to timeless sounds.

Maluma Earns 13th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay Chart with “Cosas Pendientes”

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

It’s Lucky No. 13 for Maluma…

The 31-year-old Colombian superstar has earned his 13th No. 1 on Latin Pop Airplay chart with “Cosas Pendientes.”

It’s Maluma’s first champ in two years.

Maluma’s song improves due to 12% gain in audience impressions, to 6.4 million, per Luminate.

The song, written by Maluma alongside Edgar Barrera, Keityn and Casta, is a warm nod to his day-one fans.

It’s the first single from upcoming +Pretty +Dirty album.

Peso Pluma to Receive BMI Champion Award at This Year’s BMI Latin Awards

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Peso Pluma is being heralded a champion…

The 25-year-old Mexican Grammy-winning Regional Mexican singer and musician will be honored with the BMI Champion Award at the 2025 BMI Latin Awards, taking place on March 6 at the Fontainebleau Coastal Convention Center in Miami Beach.

The private event will be hosted by BMI president/CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI’s vp of creative, Latin, Jesús González.

The special accolade will honor Peso Plumas’s rapid ascent to global fame and the significant impact he has had in bringing Mexican music to the mainstream.

“Peso Pluma’s extraordinary success has not only reshaped the landscape of música mexicana but also propelled it onto the global stage,” said González, in a press release. “His innovative sound and undeniable influence have opened new doors for Latin music.”

Meanwhile, Tito Double P will be honored with the BMI Impact Award, respectively,

Peso Plumas’s quickly ascending collaborator and cousin, Tito, who has become a star in his own right, will be recognized for his contributions to Peso Plumas’s success and for establishing himself as one of the genre’s hottest new talents.

“We are excited to celebrate [Peso’s] success alongside Tito Double P, whose dedication and talent have played a key role in Peso Pluma’s journey, while also marking the beginning of his own impressive career,” adds González. “We also look forward to honoring our BMI Familia of exceptional songwriters, producers and publishers behind the most-performed Latin songs of the past year during the ceremony.”

During the event, BMI will acknowledge the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed Latin songs in the U.S. over the past year.

Awards such as the BMI regional mexican song, songwriter, and publisher of the year, as well as the BMI contemporary Latin song, songwriter, and publisher of the year, will be presented during the ceremony.

As the 2025 BMI Champion Award recipient, Peso Pluma joins a distinguished list of past honorees, including SZA, Khalid, Residente, Sebastian Krys, Inflo, Mark Ronson, Keith Urban and others.

Meanwhile, Tito Double P joins Edgar Barrera, Ice Spice, Arlo Parks, RAYE, P2J and Tems, among others, in receiving the BMI Impact Award.

Maluma Releases New Single “Cosas Pendientes”

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Maluma is back with new music…

The 30-year-old Colombian singer has released “Cosas Pendientes,” his first solo single since June.

It serves as the first taste of a new musical era for Maluma.

Written by Maluma, Edgar Barrera, Keityn and Casta, “Cosas Pendientes” was released alongside a sultry and action-packed music video produced by Royalty Films.

In a press release, the single is described as Maluma’s first release showcasing his “+Pretty +Dirty era,” a nod to the luxurious visual world he launched in 2015.

“This new era is focused on amplifying the signature charm and raw energy of his work, while exploring new sonic and thematic layers that show growth without losing the essence of what made the original 2015 Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy era so captivating.”

The release of “Cosas Pendientes” is also meant to be a heartfelt nod to his day-one fans.

On Thursday, Maluma celebrated the release of the new single by driving a double decker bus around his hometown of Medellín, Colombia. He played the new single on speakers until a crowd eventually formed to sing-along to the freshly-released song.

The single follows his part in Karol G’s “+57” single that also featured Colombian acts J Balvin, Blessd, Feid and Ryan Castro.

Outside of the studio, Maluma recently unveiled his new athletic-wear brand, Remanence, with a fashion show in Medellín. As the owner and creative director of the line, Maluma touted the importance of eco-friendly fashion responsible practices, with all of his clothing having been designed entirely in Colombia using renewable energy.

Kehlani Leads Pack of Latino Grammy Nominees with Three Nods

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Kehlani tops the list of this year’s Latino/a Grammy nominees…

The nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced with the 29-year-old part-Mexican American singer-songwriter and R&B superstar earning three nods, raising her career total to five nominations.

Kehalni is up for Best R&B Song for “After Hours,” Best Progressive R&B Album for Crash and Best Melodic Rap Performance for her collaborating with Jordan Adetunji on “Kehlani (Remix).”

Bruno Mars, a 15-time Grammy winner, has earned two nods this year.

The 39-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter is nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for his global hit Lady Gaga-collaboration “Die with a Smile.”

Gustavo Dudamel, a 5-time Grammy-winner, has earned two Grammy nods.

The 43-year-old Venezuelan conductor is nominated for Best Orchestral Performance and Best Classical Compendium for conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s performance of Revolución Diamantina.

Madi Diaz has earned her first-ever Grammy nominations.

The 38-year-old half-Peruvian American singer-songwriter and musician earned nods for Best Folk Album for Weird Faith and Best Americana Performance for her Kacey Musgraves-collaboration “Don’t Do Me Good.”

Sheila E. has picked up two nods.

The 66-year-old half-Mexican American Grammy-nominated percussionist and singer, who raises her career Grammy nominations total to six, is up for Best Tropical Latin Album for Bailar and Best Global Music Performance for Bemba Colorá, which she performs alongside Gloria Estefan and Mimy Succar, a two time nominee this year.

Other Latino/a artists earning Grammy nods this year include Shakira, Bad Bunny, Edgar Barrera, Roberto Trujillo (Metallica), Jhene Aiko, Cardi B, Anitta, Miguel Zendon, Kali Uchis, Luis Fonsi, Kany Garcia, Peso Pluma, J Balvin and more.

The winners will be revealed at the Grammy awards show in Los Angeles on February 2.

Here’s the complete list of this year’s Grammy nominees:

Record of the Year
The Beatles – Now and Then
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Charli XCX – 360
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight

Album of the Year
André 3000 – New Blue Sun
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Charli XCX – Brat
Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol. 4
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

Song of the Year
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight

Best New Artist
Benson Boone
Doechii
Chappell Roan
Khruangbin
Raye
Sabrina Carpenter
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Alissia
Daniel Nigro
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Ian Fitchuk
Mustard

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Amy Allen
Edgar Barrera
Jessi Alexander
Jessie Jo Dillon
Raye

Best Pop Solo Performance
Beyoncé – Bodyguard
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Charli XCX – Apple
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica – The Boy Is Mine – Remix
Beyoncé Featuring Post Malone – Levii’s Jeans
Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Gracie Abrams Featuring Taylor Swift – Us.
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile

Best Pop Vocal Album
Ariana Grande – Eternal Sunshine
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Disclosure – She’s Gone, Dance On
Four Tet – Loved
Fred Again.. & Baby Keem – Leavemealone
Justice & Tame Impala – Neverender
Kaytranada Featuring Childish Gambino – Witchy

Best Dance Pop Recording
Ariana Grande – Yes, And?
Billie Eilish – L’Amour de Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit]
Charli XCX – Von Dutch
Madison Beer – Make You Mine
Troye Sivan – Got Me Started

Best Dance/Electronic Music Album
Charli XCX – Brat
Four Tet – Three
Justice – Hyperdrama
Kaytranada – Timeless
Zedd – Telos

Best Remixed Recording
Charli XCX – Von Dutch A. G. Cook Remix Featuring Addison Rae
Doechii & Kaytranada Featuring JT – Alter Ego (Kaytranada Remix)
Julian Marley & Antaeus – Jah Sees Them (Amapiano Remix)
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)
Shaboozey & David Guetta – A Bar Song (Tipsy) (Remix)

Best Rock Performance
The Beatles – Now and Then
The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)
Green Day – The American Dream Is Killing Me
Idles – Gift Horse
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
St. Vincent – Broken Man

Best Metal Performance
Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor le Masne – Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)
Judas Priest – Crown of Horns
Knocked Loose Featuring Poppy – Suffocate
Metallica – Screaming Suicide
Spiritbox – Cellar Door

Best Rock Song
The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High)
Green Day – Dilemma
Idles – Gift Horse
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
St. Vincent – Broken Man

Best Rock Album
The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards
Fontaines D.C. – Romance
Green Day – Saviors
Idles – Tangk
Jack White – No Name
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds

Best Alternative Music Performance
Cage the Elephant – Neon Pill
Fontaines D.C. – Starburster
Kim Gordon – Bye Bye
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake
St. Vincent – Flea

Best Alternative Music Album
Brittany Howard – What Now
Clairo – Charm
Kim Gordon – The Collective
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Wild God
St. Vincent – All Born Screaming

Best R&B Performance
Chris Brown – Residuals
Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
Jhené Aiko – Guidance
Muni Long – Made for Me (Live on BET)
SZA – Saturn

Best Traditional R&B Performance
Kenyon Dixon – Can I Have This Groove
Lalah Hathaway Featuring Michael McDonald – No Lie
Lucky Daye – That’s You
Marsha Ambrosius – Wet
Muni Long – Make Me Forget

Best R&B Song
Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
Kehlani – After Hours
Muni Long – Ruined Me
SZA – Saturn
Tems – Burning

Best Progressive R&B Album
Avery*Sunshine – So Glad to Know You
Childish Gambino – Bando Stone and the New World
Durand Bernarr – En Route
Kehlani – Crash
NxWorries – Why Lawd?

Best R&B Album
Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)
Lalah Hathaway – Vantablack
Lucky Daye – Algorithm
Muni Long – Revenge
Usher – Coming Home

Best Rap Performance
Cardi B – Enough (Miami)
Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos – When the Sun Shines Again
Doechii – Nissan Altima
Eminem – Houdini
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
Glorilla – Yeah Glo!
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

Best Melodic Rap Performance
Beyoncé, Linda Martell & Shaboozey – Spaghettii
Future, Metro Boomin & The Weeknd – We Still Don’t Trust You
Jordan Adetunji Featuring Kehlani – Kehlani (Remix)
Latto – Big Mama
Rapsody Featuring Erykah Badu – 3:AM

Best Rap Song
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
Glorilla – Yeah Glo!
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Rapsody & Hit-Boy – Asteroids
¥$, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign & Rich the Kid Featuring Playboi Carti – Carnival

Best Rap Album
Common & Pete Rock – The Auditorium Vol. 1
Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)
Future & Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You
J. Cole – Might Delete Later

Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
Malik Yusef – Good M.U.S.I.C. Universe Sonic Sinema Episode 1: In the Beginning Was the Word
Omari Hardwick – Concrete & Whiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series
Queen Sheba – Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say
Skillz – The Seven Number Ones
Tank and the Bangas – The Heart, the Mind, the Soul

Best Jazz Performance
The Baylor Project – Walk With Me, Lord (Sound | Spirit)
Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Juno
Dan Pugach & Nicole Zuraitis Featuring Troy Roberts – Little Fears
Lakecia Benjamin Featuring Randy Brecker, Jeff “Tain” Watts & John Scofield – Phoenix Reimagined (Live)
Samara Joy Featuring Sullivan Fortner – Twinkle Twinkle Little Me

Best Jazz Vocal Album
Catherine Russell & Sean Mason – My Ideal
Christie Dashiell – Journey in Black
Kurt Elling & Sullivan Fortner – Wildflowers Vol. 1
Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding – Milton + Esperanza
Samara Joy – A Joyful Holiday

Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Ambrose Akinmusire – Owl Song
Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Remembrance
Kenny Barron – Beyond This Place
Lakecia Benjamin – Phoenix Reimagined (Live)
Sullivan Fortner – Solo Game

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra – And So It Goes
Dan Pugach – Bianca Reimagined
John Beasley Featuring Frankfurt Radio Big Band – Returning to Forever
Miguel Zenón – Golden City
Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band – Walk a Mile in My Shoe

Best Latin Jazz Album
Donald Vega Featuring Lewis Nash, John Patitucci & Luisito Quintero- As I Travel
Eliane Elias – Time and Again
Hamilton de Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Collab
Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernandez, John Beasley & Jose Gola – El Trio: Live in Italy
Michel Camilo & Tomatito – Spain Forever Again
Zaccai Curtis – Cubop Lives!

Best Alternative Jazz Album
Arooj Aftab – Night Reign
André 3000 – New Blue Sun
Keyon Harrold – Foreverland
Meshell Ndegeocello – No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin
Robert Glasper – Code Derivation

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Aaron Lazar – Impossible Dream
Cyrille Aimée – À Fleur de Peau
Gregory Porter – Christmas Wish
Lake Street Dive – Good Together
Norah Jones – Visions

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Béla Fleck – Rhapsody in Blue
Bill Frisell – Orchestras (Live)
Julian Lage – Speak to Me
Mark Guiliana – Mark
Taylor Eigsti – Plot Armor

Best Musical Theater Album
Hell’s Kitchen
Merrily We Roll Along
The Notebook
The Outsiders
Suffs
The Wiz

Best Country Solo Performance
Beyoncé – 16 Carriages
Chris Stapleton – It Takes a Woman
Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay
Kacey Musgraves – The Architect
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus – II Most Wanted
Brothers Osborne – Break Mine
Dan + Shay – Bigger Houses
Kelsea Ballerini & Noah Kahan – Cowboys Cry Too
Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help

Best Country Song
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em
Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay
Kacey Musgraves – The Architect
Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

Best Country Album
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Chris Stapleton – Higher
Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well
Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind
Post Malone – F-1 Trillion

Best American Roots Performance
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Featuring Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal & Mick Fleetwood – Nothing in Rambling
Rhiannon Giddens – The Ballad of Sally Anne
Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve
Sierra Ferrell – Lighthouse

Best Americana Performance
Beyoncé – Ya Ya
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Empty Trainload of Sky
Madi Diaz & Kacey Musgraves – Don’t Do Me Good
Madison Cunningham – Subtitles
Sarah Jarosz – Runaway Train
Sierra Ferrell – American Dreaming

Best American Roots Song
Aoife O’Donovan – All My Friends
Iron & Wine & Fiona Apple – All in Good Time
Mark Knopfler – Ahead of the Game
Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve
Sierra Ferrell – American Dreaming

Best Americana Album
Charley Crockett – $10 Cowboy
Maggie Rose – No One Gets Out Alive
Sarah Jarosz – Polaroid Lovers
Sierra Ferrell – Trail of Flowers
T Bone Burnett – The Other Side
Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood

Best Bluegrass Album
Billy Strings – Live Vol. 1
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes – I Built a World
Dan Tyminski – Dan Tyminski: Live From the Ryman
The Del McCoury Band – Songs of Love and Life
Sister Sadie – No Fear
Tony Trischka – Earl Jam

Best Traditional Blues Album
Cedric Burnside – Hill Country Love
The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Struck Down
Little Feat – Sam’s Place
Sue Foley – One Guitar Woman
Taj Mahal – Swingin’: Live at the Church in Tulsa

Best Contemporary Blues Album
Antonio Vergara – The Fury
Joe Bonamassa – Blues Deluxe Vol. 2
Ruthie Foster – Mileage
Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve
Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – Friendlytown

Best Folk Album
Adrianne Lenker – Bright Future
American Patchwork Quartet – American Patchwork Quartet
Aoife O’Donovan – All My Friends
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Woodland
Madi Diaz – Weird Faith

Best Regional Roots Music Album
Big Chief Monk Featuring J’wan Boudreaux – Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Kalani Pe’a – Kuini
New Breed Brass Band Featuring Trombone Shorty – Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The Rumble – Stories From the Battlefield
Sean Ardoin & Kreole Rock and Soul – 25 Back to My Roots

Best Gospel Performance/Song
Doe – Holy Hands
Melvin Crispell III – Yesterday
Ricky Dillard – Hold On (Live)
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton Featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr – One Hallelujah
Yolanda Adams – Church Doors

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson Featuring CeCe Winans – Holy Forever (Live)
CeCe Winans – That’s My King
Elevation Worship Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore – Praise
Honor & Glory & Disciple – Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
Jwlkrs Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore – In the Name of Jesus
Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard – In the Room

Best Gospel Album
CeCe Winans – More Than This
Karen Clark Sheard – Still Karen
Kirk Franklin – Father’s Day
Melvin Crispell III – Covered Vol. 1
Ricky Dillard – Choirmaster II (Live)

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Brandon Lake – Coat of Many Colors
Doe – Heart of a Human
Elevation Worship – When Wind Meets Fire
Forrest Frank – Child of God
Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine – The Maverick Way Complete

Best Roots Gospel Album
Authentic Unlimited – The Gospel Sessions, Vol. 2
Cory Henry – Church
The Harlem Gospel Travelers – Rhapsody
Mark D. Conklin – The Gospel According to Mark
The Nelons – Loving You

Best Latin Pop Album
Anitta – Funk Generation
Kali Uchis – Orquídeas
Kany García – García
Luis Fonsi – El Viaje
Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

Best Música Urbana Album
Bad Bunny – Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana
Feid – Ferxxocalipsis
J Balvin – Rayo
Residente – Las Letras Ya No Importan
Young Miko – Att.

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Cimafunk – Pa’ Tu Cuerpa
El David Aguilar – Compita del Destino
Mon Laferte – Autopoiética
Nathy Peluso – Grasa
Rawayana – ¿Quién Trae las Cornetas?

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Carín León – Boca Chueca, Vol. 1
Chiquis – Diamantes
Jessi Uribe – De Lejitos
Peso Pluma – Éxodo

Best Tropical Latin Album
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 – Radio Güira
Kiki Valera – Vacilón Santiaguero
Marc Anthony – Muevense
Sheila E. – Bailar
Tony Succar & Mimy Succar – Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional)

Best Global Music Performance
Angélique Kidjo & Soweto Gospel Choir – Sunlight to My Soul
Arooj Aftab – Raat Ki Rani
Jacob Collier Featuring Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal – A Rock Somewhere
Masa Takumi Featuring Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung – Kashira
Rocky Dawuni – Rise
Sheila E. Featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar – Bemba Colorá

Best African Music Performance
Asake & Wizkid – MMS
Burna Boy – Higher
Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational
Tems – Love Me JeJe
Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

Best Global Music Album
Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco
Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes
Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II
Rema – Heis
Tems – Born in the Wild

Best Reggae Album
Collie Buddz – Take It Easy
Shenseea – Never Gets Late Here
Various Artists – Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By the Film (Deluxe)
Vybz Kartel – Party With Me
The Wailers – Evolution

Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album
Anoushka Shankar – Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn
Chris Redding – Visions of Sounds De Luxe
Radhika Vekaria – Warriors of Light
Ricky Kej – Break of Dawn
Ryuichi Sakamoto – Opus
Wouter Kellerman, Éru Matsumoto & Chandrika Tandon – Triveni

Best Children’s Music Album
Divinity Roxx & Divi Roxx Kids – World Wide Playdate
John Legend – My Favorite Dream
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – ¡Brillo, Brillo!
Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats – Creciendo
Rock for Children – Solid Rock Revival

Best Comedy Album
Dave Chappelle – The Dreamer
Jim Gaffigan – The Prisoner
Nikki Glaser – Someday You’ll Die
Ricky Gervais – Armageddon
Trevor Noah – Where Was I

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording
Barbra Streisand – My Name Is Barbra
Dolly Parton – Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
George Clinton – …And Your Ass Will Follow
Jimmy Carter – Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration
Various Artists – All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
London Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin & Bradley Cooper – Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein
Various Artists – The Color Purple
Various Artists – Deadpool & Wolverine
Various Artists – Saltburn
Various Artists – Twisters: The Album

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television)
Kris Bowers – The Color Purple
Hans Zimmer – Dune: Part Two
Laura Karpman – American Fiction
Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross – Shōgun
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross – Challengers

Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media
Bear McCreary – God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla
John Paesano – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Pinar Toprak – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Wilbert Roget II – Star Wars Outlaws
Winifred Phillips – Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Best Song Written for Visual Media
Barbra Streisand – Love Will Survive (From The Tattooist of Auschwitz)
Jon Batiste – It Never Went Away (From the Netflix Documentary “American Symphony”)
Luke Combs – Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma (From Twisters: The Album)
*NSync & Justin Timberlake – Better Place (From Trolls Band Together)
Olivia Rodrigo – Can’t Catch Me Now (From The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes)

Best Music Video
A$AP Rocky – Tailor Swif
Charli XCX – 360
Eminem – Houdini
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight

Best Music Film
Jon Batiste – American Symphony
June Carter Cash – June
Run-DMC – Kings From Queens
Steven Van Zandt – Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Various Artists – The Greatest Night in Pop

Best Recording Package
The Avett Brothers – The Avett Brothers
Charli XCX – Brat
iWhoiWhoo – Pregnancy, Breakdown, and Disease
Kate Bush – Hounds of Love (Baskerville Edition)
The Muddy Basin Ramblers – Jug Band Millionaire
Post Malone – F-1 Trillion
William Clark Green – Baker Hotel

Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
Alpha Wolf – Half Living Things
John Lennon – Mind Games
Kate Bush – Hounds of Love (The Boxes of Lost at Sea)
Nirvana – In Utero
Unsuk Chin & Berliner Philharmoniker – Unsuk Chin
90 Day Men – We Blame Chicago

Best Album Notes
Alice Coltrane – The Carnegie Hall Concert (Live)
Ford Dabney’s Syncopated Orchestras – After Midnight
John Culshaw – John Culshaw – The Art of the Producer – The Early Years 1948-55
King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists – Centennial
Various Artists – SONtrack Original de la Película “Al Son de Beno”

Best Historical Album
King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists – Centennial
Paul Robeson – Paul Robeson – Voice of Freedom: His Complete Columbia, RCA, HMV, and Victor Recordings
Pepe de Lucía & Paco de Lucía – Pepito y Paquito
Prince & the New Power Generation – Diamonds and Pearls (Super Deluxe Edition)
Rodgers & Hammerstein & Julie Andrews – The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) (Super Deluxe Edition)

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
Charlotte Day Wilson – Cyan Blue
Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well
Lucky Daye – Algorithm
Peter Gabriel – I/O
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Willow – Empathogen

Best Engineered Album, Classical
Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Adams & Los Angeles Master Chorale – John Adams: Girls of the Golden West
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Manfred Honeck – Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 – Bates: Resurrexit (Live)
Skylark Vocal Ensemble & Matthew Guard – Clear Voices in the Dark
Timo Andres, Andrew Cyr & Metropolis Ensemble – Timo Andres: The Blind Banister

Producer of the Year, Classical
Christoph Franke
Dirk Sobotka
Dmitriy Lipay
Elaine Martone
Erica Brenner
Morten Lindberg

Best Immersive Audio Album
Ensemble 96, Current Saxophone Quartet & Nina T. Karlsen – Pax
Peter Gabriel – I/O (In-Side Mix)
Ray Charles & Various Artists – Genius Loves Company
Roxy Music – Avalon
Trondheim Symphony Orchestra & Nick Davies – Henning Sommerro: Borders

Best Instrumental Composition
Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf & Christian Euman – Strands
André 3000 – I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a “Rap” Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time
Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Remembrance
Christopher Zuar Orchestra – Communion
Shelly Berg – At Last

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
Béla Fleck – Rhapsody in Blue(Grass)
Henry Mancini & Snarky Puppy – Baby Elephant Walk (Encore)
Jacob Collier Featuring John Legend & Tori Kelly – Bridge Over Troubled Water
Säje – Silent Night
Scott Hoying Featuring Säje & Tonality – Rose Without the Thorns

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
Cody Fry Featuring Sleeping at Last – The Sound of Silence
John Legend – Always Come Back
Säje Featuring Regina Carter – Alma
Willow – Big Feelings
The 8-Bit Big Band Featuring Jonah Nilsson & Button Masher – Last Surprise (From “Persona 5”)

Best Orchestral Performance
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & JoAnn Falletta – Kodály: Háry János Suite, Nyári este & Symphony in C Major
Esa-Pekka Salonen & San Francisco Symphony – Stravinsky: The Firebird
Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra & Marin Alsop – John Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance
Susanna Mälkki & Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra – Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Rakastava & Lemminkäinen

Best Opera Recording
Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Adams & Los Angeles Master Chorale – John Adams: Girls of the Golden West
Lyric Opera of Kansas City & Gerard Schwarz – Moravec: The Shining
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Catán: Florencia en el Amazonas
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Puts: The Hours
San Francisco Symphony Chorus & San Francisco Symphony – Saariaho: Adriana Mater

Best Choral Performance
Apollo’s Fire & Jeannette Sorrell – Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Artefact Ensemble & Novus NY – Sheehan: Akathist
The Crossing, Donald Nally & Dan Schwartz – Ochre
Skylark Vocal Ensemble & Matthew Guard – Clear Voices in the Dark
True Concord Voices & Orchestra, Jeffrey Biegel & Eric Holtan – A Dream So Bright: Choral Music of Jake Runestad

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion – Rectangles and Circumstance
JACK Quartet – John Luther Adams: Waves & Particles
Lorelei Ensemble & Christopher Cerrone – Christopher Cerrone: Beaufort Scales
Miró Quartet – Home
Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos & Emanuel Ax – Beethoven for Three: Symphony No. 4 and Op. 97 “Archduke”

Best Classical Instrumental Solo
Andy Akiho – Akiho: Longing
Curtis J Stewart, James Blachly & Experiential Orchestra – Perry: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
Mak Grgić & Ensemble Dissonance – Entourer
Seth Parker Woods – Eastman The Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc
Víkingur Ólafsson – J. S. Bach: Goldberg Variations

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Fotina Naumenko – Bespoke Songs
Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo d’Oro & Maxim Emelyanychev – Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder
Karen Slack & Michelle Cann – Beyond the Years
Nicholas Phan, Farayi Malek & Palaver Strings – A Change Is Gonna Come
Will Liverman & Jonathan King – Show Me the Way

Best Classical Compendium
Amy Porter, Nikki Chooi, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & JoAnn Falletta – Lukas Foss: Symphony No. 1 & Renaissance Concerto
Andy Akiho & Imani Winds – BeLonging
Danaë Xanthe Vlasse, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Michael Shapiro – Mythologies II
Experiential Orchestra, James Blachly & Curtis J Stewart – American Counterpoints
Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina

Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Andrea Casarrubios – Casarrubios: Seven for Solo Cello
Decoda – Coleman: Revelry
Esa-Pekka Salonen, Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves, Axelle Fanyo & San Francisco Symphony Chorus & Orchestra – Saariaho: Adriana Mater
Eighth Blackbird – Lang: Composition as Explanation
Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Master Chorale – Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina

Edgar Barrera Leads Pack of Latin Grammy Nominees with Nine Nods

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Make that two years in a row for Edgar Barrera.

For the second year in a row, the 34-year-old Mexican American songwriter, producer, musician and award-winning hitmaker leads the list of nominees for the Latin Grammy Awards.

On Tuesday morning, Barrera received nine nominations for the 2024 annual ceremony, including songwriter of the year and producer of the year.

He appears in the main categories of album of the year, as a songwriter on Carín León’s Boca Chueca, Vol. 1; record of the year, as Karol G’s “Mi Ex Tenía Razón” co-producer; and song of the year as co-writer of three hits — Karol G’s “Mi Ex Tenía Razón,” Shakira and Grupo Frontera’s “(Entre Paréntesis),” and Maluma and Carín León’s “Según Quién.”

He also has two nods for best regional song as a songwriter.

Barrera is followed by superstars Karol G and Bad Bunny, who each earned eight nominations. Benito also competes for record of the year, with “Monaco,” while Karol is also nominated to album of the year for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), the follow up to her Latin Grammy winning set of 2023 Mañana Será Bonito.

On its 25th anniversary, the Latin Grammy Awards are incorporating a new field of electronic music, and two new categories: best Latin electronic music performance, and best contemporary Mexican music album.

Nominees for the former include Ale Acosta, Valeria Castro, Vikina, Deorro, Bizarrap and Shakira, among others.

For the latter, the contenders are an impressive group of artists and creators who have contributed to the rise of the genre: Natanael Cano, DannyLux, Grupo Frontera, Carín León, Michelle Maciel and Peso Pluma.

The nominees for the coveted best new artist prize are Agris, Kevin Aguilar, Darumas, Nicolle Horbath, Latin Mafia, Cacá Magalhães, Os Garotin, Iñigo Quintero, Sofi Saar y Ela Taubert.

“As we approach the 25th edition of the Latin Grammys our awards process is more robust than ever, with our membership evaluating over 23,000 entries this year,” says Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, in a press release. “The Latin Grammys have grown in an amazing way to become a fundamental platform for music and culture. We are proud to share this year’s nominees, an international and diverse group of creators representing the richness and vastness of today’s Latin music.”

Other big contenders this year: Keityn, with six nods; Juan Luis Guerra with five; and Feid, Kany García, Carín León and Kali Uchis with four each. Among those with three nominations are Camilo, Jorge Drexler, Fonseca, Mon Laferte, Nathy Peluso, Residente, Peso Pluma, Shakira and Elena Rose. While with two are Pepe Aguilar, Anitta, Marc Anthony, Rubén Blades, Mau y Ricky, Danny Ocean, Nicole Zignago and more.

The 25th annual Latin Grammy Awards will air live from Miami on Thursday, Nov. 14 beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) on Univision, Galavisión and ViX. Preceding the telecast will be the Latin Grammy Premiere, where the winners in most categories will be announced.

Check out the complete list of nominees for the 2024 Latin Grammys below.

General Field

Record of the year
“Mil Veces,” Anitta
“Monaco,” Bad Bunny
“Una Vida Pasada,” Camilo & Carín León
“Catalina,” Cimafunk & Monsieur Periné
“Derrumbe,” Jorge Drexler
“Con Dinero y Sin Dinero,” Fonseca & Grupo Niche
“Mi Ex Tenía Razón,” Karol G
“Mambo 23,” Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40
“Tenochtitlán,” Mon Laferte
“Igual Que Un Ángel,” Kali Uchis & Peso Pluma

Album of the year
Bolero, Ángela Aguilar
Cuatro, Camilo
Xande Canta Caetano, Xande De Pilares
Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), Karol G
García, Kany García
Radio Güira, Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Autopoiética, Mon Laferte
Boca Chueca, Vol. 1, Carín León
Las Letras Ya No Importan, Residente
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira

Song of the year
“A Fuego Lento,” Daymé Arocena & Vicente García, songwriters (Daymé Arocena & Vicente García)
“A La Mitad” (Banda Sonora Original De La Serie “Zorro”), Julio Reyes Copello & Mariana Vega, songwriters (Maura Nava)
“Caracas En El 2000,” Marvin Hawkins Rodriguez, Jerry Di, La Pichu, Danny Ocean & Elena Rose, songwriters (Elena Rose, Danny Ocean & Jerry Di)
“Derrumbe,” Jorge Drexler, songwriters (Jorge Drexler)
“(Entre Paréntesis),” Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Manuel Lorente Freire, Lenin Yorney Palacios & Shakira, songwriters (Shakira, Grupo Frontera)
“Mi Ex Tenía Razón,” Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, Karol G & MAG, songwriters (Karol G)
“Según Quién,” Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Luís Miguel Gómez Castaño, Maluma, Lenin Yorney Palacios & Juan Camilo Vargas, songwriters (Maluma & Carín León)
“Te Lo Agradezco,” Rafa Arcaute, Kany García, Carín León & Richi López, songwriters (Kany García & Carín León)
“313,” Leo Genovese, Residente & Silvia Pérez Cruz, songwriters (Residente, Silvia Pérez Cruz & Penélope Cruz)

Best new artist
Agris
Kevin Aguilar
Darumas
Nicolle Horbath
Latin Mafia
Cacá Magalhães
Iñigo Quintero
Sofi Saar
Ela Taubert

Field 1: Pop

Best pop vocal album
Tofu, Caloncho
.mp3, Emilia
El Viaje, Luis Fonsi
Hotel Caracas, Mau y Ricky
Orquídeas (AOP), Kali Uchis
Escrita, Nicole Zignago

Best traditional pop vocal album
Obras Maestras, Diego El Cigala
García, Kany García
Mar Adentro, Juliana
Aún Me Sigo Encontrando, Gian Marco
Almas Paralelas, Laura Pausini

Best pop song
“A La Mitad” (Banda Sonora Original De La Serie “Zorro”), Julio Reyes Copello & Mariana Vega, songwriters (Maura Nava)
“A Las 3,” Paty Cantú, Ángela Dávalos, León Leiden & Saibu, songwriters (Paty Cantú & León Leiden)
“Ahora,” David Bisbal, Pablo Preciado & Carlos Rivera, songwriters (David Bisbal & Carlos Rivera)
“Amor,” José Andrés Benitez, Christian Bermudez, Richard Bermudez, Rodney Kumbirayi Hwingwiri, Juan Diego Linares, Luis Alejandro Márquez, Anibal Morin Diaz, Danny Ocean & Rafael Salcedo, songwriters (Danny Ocean)
“Dime Quién,” Lagos, songwriters (Lagos)
“Feriado,” Rawayana, songwriters (Rawayana)
“Igual Que Un Ángel,” Carter Lang, Manuel Lorente Freire, Kali Uchis & Dylan Wiggins, songwriters (Kali Uchis & Peso Pluma)

Field 2: Electronic

Best Latin electronic music performance
“La Ceniza,” Ale Acosta, Valeria Castro
“Drum Machine,” Alok
“Pedju Kunumigwe,” Alok, Guarani Nhandewa
“Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 (Tiësto Remix),” Bizarrap, Shakira
“BAMBOLE,” Vikina Featuring Deorro

Field 3: Urban

Best urban/fusion performance
“Nadie Sabe,” Bad Bunny
“Corazon Vacío,” Maria Becerra
“Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58,” Bizarrap Featuring Young Miko
“S91,” Karol G
“Tranky Funky,” Trueno

Best reggaeton performance
“Perro Negro,” Bad Bunny Featuring Feid
“Un Preview,” Bad Bunny
“Triple S,” J Balvin Featuring Jowell & Randy & De La Ghetto
“Byak,” Alvaro Diaz Featuring Rauw Alejandro
“Qlona,” Karol G Featuring Peso Pluma
“Labios Mordidos,” Kali Uchis Featuring Karol G

Best urban music album
Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana, Bad Bunny
Sol María, Eladio Carrión
Sayonara, Álvaro Díaz
Ferxxocalipsis, Feid
Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), Karol G
El Último Baile, Trueno

Best rap/hip hop song
“Aprender A Amar”, Pablo Drexler, Alberto Escámez López & Nathy Peluso, compositores (Nathy Peluso)
“Bendecido”, Eladio Carrión, compositor (Eladio Carrión)
“Blam Blam”, Al2 El Aldeano & Vico C, compositores (Vico C Featuring Al2 El Aldeano)
“La Sabia Escuela”, Akapellah, Leonardo Daniel Díaz, Jose Gonzalez Ollarves, Marlon Luis Morales Santana, Luis Jacinto Muñoz Hernandez & Pedro Elias Querales, compositores (Akapellah Featuring Canserbero & Lil Supa)“Teléfono Nuevo”, Bad Bunny & Luar La L, songwriters (Bad Bunny Featuring Luar La L)
“Thunder y Lightning”, Bad Bunny & Eladio Carrión, compositores (Bad Bunny Featuring Eladio Carrión)

Best urban song
“Bonita”, Daddy Yankee, compositor (Daddy Yankee)
“Columbia”, Quevedo, compositor (Quevedo)
“El Cielo”, Feid, Nicolás Jaña Galleguillos, Gabriel Mora Quintero, Andres David Restrepo Echavarria, Sky Rompiendo & Myke Towers, compositores (Sky Rompiendo, Feid, Myke Towers)
“La Falda”, Julio Emmanuel Batista Santos, Carlos Alberto Butter Aguila, Orlando J. Cepeda Matos, Ralph Jemar Milln Calderon, Jose Reyes, Myke Towers & Siggy Vazquez Rodriguez, compositores (Myke Towers)
“Luna”, Feid, compositor (Feid Featuring Atl Jacob)
“Qlona,” Karol G, Daniel Esteban Gutiérrez, Ovy On The Drums & Peso Pluma, compositores (Karol G Featuring Peso Pluma)

Field 4: Rock

Best rock album
El Dorado (En Vivo), Aterciopelados
Diáspora Live Vol. 1, La Vida Bohème
Herencia Lebón, David Lebón
Alicia En El Metalverso, Mägo De Oz
Mi Mejor Enemigo, Viniloversus

Best rock song
“Algo Bueno Tenía Que Tener (Bogotá)”, Diamante Eléctrico & Andrés Kenguan, compositores (Diamante Eléctrico)
“Animal Temporal”, Viniloversus, compositores (Viniloversus)
“Camaleónica”, Ali Stone, compositora (Ali Stone)
“No Me Preguntes (Live)”, Jesús Quintero & Draco Rosa, compositores (Draco Rosa)
“Qué Más Quieres”, Anton Curtis Delost, Shaun Lopez, Kathryn Ostenberg, Monica Velez & The Warning, compositores (The Warning)

Best pop/rock album
Cuando Ella Me Besó Probé A Dios, Bruses
Jet Love, Conociendo Rusia
Jay De La Cueva, Jay De La Cueva
Reflejos De Lo Eterno, Draco Rosa
Adentro, Francisca Valenzuela

Best pop/rock song
“Acapulco,” Emmanuel Horvilleur, Siddhartha & Rul Velázquez, songwriters (Siddhartha Featuring Emmanuel Horvilleur)
“Afilá,” Ali Stone, songwriter (Ali Stone)
“Blanco y Negro,” Christian Mauricio Aloisio Zavala, Lagos & Elena Rose, songwriters (Lagos Featuring Elena Rose)
“5 Horas Menos,” Conociendo Rusia & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Conociendo Rusia Featuring Natalia Lafourcade)
“Diciembre,” Los Mesoneros, songwriters (Los Mesoneros)

Field 5: Alternative

Best alternative music album
Por Cesárea, Dillom Híper, Hello Seahorse!
Nica, Nicole Horts
Autopoiética, Mon Laferte
Pandora, Ali Stone
DESCARTABLE, WOS

Best alternative song
“Cabecear”, J Noa, Jeffrey Peñalva “Trooko” & Skai, songwriters (J Noa)
“Déjalo Ir,” Francisco Rjas & Francisca Valenzuela, songwriters (Francisca Valenzuela)
“El Día Que Perdí Mi Juventud,” Devonté Hynes & Nathy Peluso, songwriters (Nathy Peluso)
“Insomnia,” Goyo, Illmind, Omar Isaiah Lupuku, Don Mills, Carlos Santander & Telly, songwriters (Goyo)
“Lloro,” Nicole Horts, Camilo Velez & Maria Vertiz, songwriters (Nicole Horts)

Field 6: Tropical

Best salsa album
Yo Deluxe, Christian Alicea
Muevense, Marc Anthony
Siembra: 45° Aniversario (En Vivo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico, 14 de Mayo 2022), Rubén Blades and Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
Joyas Que Bailan, Ronald Borjas
Coexistencia, Luis Figueroa

Best cumbia/vallenato album
‘Ta Malo, Silvestre Dangond
De La Uno A La 1000 (Primera Temporada), Omar Geles
Se Agradece, Los Ángeles Azules
Vallenatos Pa Enamorar, Osmar Pérez & Geño Gamez
La Sociedad De La Cumbia (Big Band Live), Puerto Candelaria

Best merengue/bachata album
Radio Güira, Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Agradecido Live!, Eddy Herrera
Superhéroe Merengue, Magic Juan
Lo Tengo Todo, Oscarito
Llamada Perdida, Prince Royce

Best traditional tropical album
Rodando Por El Mundo, José Alberto “El Canario”
Tengo Algo Que Decirte, Luis Fernando Borjas
Voces De Mi Familia, Alex Cuba
Los Mismos Negros, Yelsy Heredia
A Mis Ancestros, Yeisy Rojas

Best contemporary tropical album
Epílogo: La Clave Del Tiempo, Jeremy Bosch
Cuatro, Camilo
Tropicalia, Fonseca
Monte Adentro, Gusi
La Fiesta, Ilegales

Best tropical song
“Baila y Goza”, Renesito Avich & Rafael “Pollo” Brito, compositores (Renesito Avich Featuring Rafael “Pollo” Brito)
“Con Dinero y Sin Dinero”, Jorge Luis Chacín, Fonseca & Miguel Yadam González Cárdenas, compositores (Fonseca & Grupo Niche)
“Hasta Que Aguante El Cuerpo”, Jorge Luis Piloto, compositor (Dayhan Díaz & Pupy Santiago)
“Llorar Bonito”, Luis Figueroa & Yoel Henríquez, compositores (Luis Figueroa)
“Mambo 23”, Juan Luis Guerra, compositor (Juan Luis Guerra 4.40)

Field 7: Singer-Songwriter

Best singer-songwriter album
Compita Del Destino, El David Aguilar
Scratch De Versos, El Riqué
Pausa, Leonel García
De Magia Imperfecta, Nicolle Horbath
El Abrazo, Rozalén

Best singer-songwriter song
“Antes Que O Mundo Acabe,” Tiago Iorc, songwriter (Tiago Iorc)
“Derrumbe,” Jorge Drexler, songwriter (Jorge Drexler)
“Entonces,” Rozalén, songwriter (Rozalén)
“García,” Kany García, songwriter (Kany García)
“Luz De Cabeza,” El David Aguilar, songwriter (El David Aguilar)

Field 8: Regional-Mexican

Best ranchero/mariachi album
Mariachi y Tequila (Deluxe), Majo Aguilar
Que Llueva Tequila, Pepe Aguilar
Te Llevo En La Sangre, Alejandro Fernández
Romances Eternos, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández

Best banda album
Presente, Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
Yo Te Extrañaré, Luis Angel “El Flaco”
Diamantes, Chiquis

Best Tejano album
Imperfecto, El Play
Siempre Gabriella, Gabriella
Ganas (Deluxe), Vilax

Best Norteño album
El Comienzo, Grupo Frontera
Modus Operandi, Intocable
LNDT, Los Nietos de Terán
Te Amaré, Pesado
Terca, Sofi Saar

Best contemporary Mexican music album
Nata Montana, Natanael Cano
Evoluxion, DannyLux
Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada, Grupo Frontera
Boca Chueca, Vol. 1, Carín León
Trastornado, Michelle Maciel
Génesis, Peso Pluma

Best regional song
“Aquí Mando Yo,” Héctor Guerrero, songwriter (Los Tigres Del Norte)
“Canción Para Olvidarte,” Mango, Nabález, Chris Zadley & Nicole Zignago, songwriters (Majo Aguilar)
“El Amor De Su Vida,” Edgar Barrera & Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, songwriters (Grupo Frontera, Grupo Firme)
“Por El Contrario,” Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz & Elena Rose, songwriters (Becky G Featuring Angela Aguilar & Leonardo Aguilar)
“Tienes Que Ser Tú,” Salvador Aponte & Yoel Henríquez, songwriters (La Energía Norteña)

Field 9: Instrumental

Best instrumental album
Impronta, Omar Acosta
Claude Bolling Goes Latin – Suite For Flute And Latin Music Ensemble, Carlomagno Araya, Jose Valentino & The Latin Music Ensemble
Capriccio Latino, Alexis Cárdenas
Encontro Das Águas, Yamandu Costa & Armandinho Macêdo
Tembla, Hamilton De Holanda & C4 Trío

Field 10: Traditional

Best folk album
Canto y Río, Martina Camargo
C4 Suena a Navidad, C4 Trío
Raíz Nunca Me Fui, Lila Downs, Niña Pastori, Soledad
Paisajes, Ciro Hurtado
Bullerengue y Tonada, Tonada

Best tango album
El Cantor de Tangos, Guillermo Fernández Featuring Cristian Zarate
Tangos Cruzados, Franco Luciani, Fabrizio Mocata
¿Y El Fin Del Amor?, Mariana Mazú
Apiazolado, Diego Schissi Quinteto
Ya Está En El Aire, Ullmann Cuarteto

Best flamenco album
Andenes del Tiempo, Vicente Amigo
Rumberas, Las Migas
Historias De Un Flamenco, Antonio Rey

Field 11: Jazz

Best Latin jazz/jazz album
Collab, Hamilton De Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Searching For A Memory (Busco Tu Recuerdo), Sammy Figueroa Featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola
My Heart Speaks, Ivan Lins
Pra Você, Ilza, Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo
El Arte Del Bolero, Vol. 2, Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo

Field 12: Christian

Best Christian album (Spanish language)

Necesito De Ti, Jesús Israel

No Yo, Sino Cristo, Majo y Dan

Maverick, Redimi2

Kintsugi, Un Corazón

Tu Iglesia, Marcos Witt

Best Portuguese language Christian album
Ele É Jesus – Ao Vivo, Bruna Karla
Deixa Vir – Vol II (Ao Vivo), Thalles Roberto
In Concert (Ao Vivo), Rosa de Saron
Vida (Ao Vivo), Eli Soares
Temporal, Vocal Livre

Field 13: Portuguese Language

Best Portuguese language contemporary pop album
Afrodhit, Iza
Super, Jão
Amaríssima, Melly
Os Garotin De São Gonçalo, Os Garotin
Escândalo Íntimo, Luísa Sonza

Best Portuguese language rock or alternative album
Erasmo Esteves, Erasmo Carlos
No Rastro de Catarina, Cátia de França
Me Chama de Gato Que Eu Sou Sua, Ana Frango Elétrico
Ontem Eu Tinha Certeza (Hoje Eu Tenho Mais), Jovem Dionisio
Lagum Ao Vivo, Lagum

Best Portuguese language urban performance
“Joga Pra Lua,” Anitta Featuring Dennis & Pedro Sampaio
“Cachimbo da Paz 2,” Gabriel O Pensador, Lulu Santos, Xamã
“Da Braba,” Gloria Groove Featuring Ludmilla & Mc Gw
“Carta Aberta,” Mc Cabelinho
“Fé nas Maluca,” Mc Carol, Iza
“La Noche,” Yago Oproprio Featuring Patricio Sid

Best samba/pagode album
Alcione 50 Anos (Ao Vivo), Alcione
Xande Canta Caetano, Xande De Pilares
Iboru, Marcelo D2
Tardezinha Pela Vida Inteira (Ao Vivo), Thiaguinho
Subúrbio (Ao Vivo), Tiee

Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira)/MAPB (Música Afro Portuguesa Brasileira) album
D Ao Vivo Maceió, Djavan
Se o Meu Peito Fosse o Mundo, Jota.Pê
Portas (Ao Vivo), Marisa Monte
Outros Cantos, Milton Nascimento, Chitãozinho & Xororó
No Tempo da Intolerância, Elza Soares

Best Sertaneja music album
Boiadeira Internacional (Ao Vivo), Ana Castela
Paraíso Particular (Ao Vivo), Gusttavo Lima
Cintilante (Ao Vivo), Simone Mendes
Raiz Goiânia (Ao Vivo), Lauana Prado
Luan City 2.0 (Ao Vivo), Luan Santana

Best Portuguese language roots album
Mariana e Mestrinho, Mariana Aydar, Mestrinho
Aguidavi do Jêje, Aguidavi Do Jêje, Luizinho Do Jêje
De Norte a Sul, João Gomes
Night Clube Forró Latino (Volume I), Marcelo Jeneci
Faróis do Sertão, Gabriel Sater

Best Portuguese language song
“Alinhamento Milenar,” Jão, Pedro Tófani & Zebu, songwriters (Jão)
“Ata-me,” Junio Barreto, songwriter (Alaíde Costa)
“Chico,” Bruno Caliman, Carolzinha, Douglas Moda, Jenni Mosello & Luísa Sonza, songwriters (Luísa Sonza)
“Esperança,” Criolo, Dino D’Santiago, Amaro Freitas & Nave, songwriters (Criolo, Dino D’Santiago, Amaro Freitas)
“Ouro Marrom,” Jota.Pê, songwriter (Jota.Pê)

Field 14: Children’s

Best Latin children’s album
Navidad de Norte a Sur: Cantoalegre Big Band (En vivo), Cantoalegre, Orquesta La Pascasia
Cantemos Juntos, Claraluna
¡A Cantar!, Danilo & Chapis
Dun Dun Dara, Payasitas Nifu Nifa
Todos Podemos Cantar 2024, Todos Podemos Cantar

Field 15: Classical

Best classical album
Aire, Aire… No Puedo Respirar, Ricardo Jaramillo, director; Ricardo Jaramillo, Jefferson Rosas & Marcela Zorro, productores
Credo For Orchestra, Choir And Five Soloists, Iván Cardozo, Fernando Escalona, Claudio González, Jhoxiris Medina & Grace Terán; Christian Vásquez, director; Maria Beatriz Cárdenas, Eugenio Carreño & Eduardo Martínez Planas, productores (Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar de Venezuela, Coro Nacional Simón Bolívar)
Fandango, Anne Akiko Meyers & Gustavo Castillo; Gustavo Dudamel, director; Dmitry Lipay, productores (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Fantasies of Buenos Aires, Lincoln Trio; Daniel Binelli & Ted Viviani, productores
The Latin Rites, Josep Vicent, director; Fernando Arias, productor (Adda Simfònica Alicante)

Best classical contemporary composition
“Caribbean Berceuse,” Paquito D’Rivera, composer (Barcelona Clarinet Players, Paquito D’Rivera, North Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Migliaro Corporon (director))
“Fandango,” Arturo Márquez, composer (Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, Anne Akiko Meyers)
“La Minerva – III. Himno A La Mujer,” Juan Pablo Contreras, composer (Juan Pablo Contreras, Orquesta Latino Mexicana, Angélica Olivo)
“Meditation No.1,” Julien Labro, composer (Takács Quartet, Julien Labro)
“Sueño Austral,” Daniel Freiberg, composer (Barcelona Clarinet Players, Freiburger Blasorchester, Miguel Etchegoncelay & Daniel Freiberg)

Field 16: Arranging

Best arrangement
“Sueño Austral,” Daniel Freiberg, arranger (Barcelona Clarinet Players, Freiburger Blasorchester, Miguel Etchegoncelay & Daniel Freiberg)
“Night In Tunisia,” Hilario Durán, arranger (Hilario Durán And His Latin Jazz Big Band Featuring Paquito D’Rivera)
“Fuego De Noche, Nieve De Día,” Julio Reyes Copello, arranger (Ricky Martin, Christian Nodal)
“Linha de Passe,” Nailor Proveta, arranger (Orquestra Jazz De Matosinhos, Gabi Guedes, Kiko Freitas)
“Rapsodia Aérea,” Andrés Soto, arranger (Andrés Soto, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Costa Rica, Carl St. Clair)

Field 17: Recording Package

Best recording package
En Vivo – 100 Años de Azúcar, Nelson Albareda, Sebastian Aristizabal, Kemelly Figueroa-Mouriz, Omer Pardillo-Cid & Albertico Rodríguez, art directors (Celia Cruz)
Figurantes, Boa Mistura, art director (Vetusta Morla)
Karma, Carlos Ortiz, art director (Diana Burco)
Realismo Mágico, Carlos Sadness, art director (Carlos Sadness)
Tekoá, Leonardo Macias, art director (Jair Oliveira)

Field 18: Songwriter

Songwriter of the year
Edgar Barrera
Yoel Henríquez
Manuel Lorente Freire
Horacio Palencia
Pablo Preciado

Field 19: Production

Best engineered album
Analu, Tó Brandileone, engineers; Daniel Musy, mixer; André Dias, mastering engineer (Analu Sampaio)
Era Uma Vez, Pedro Peixoto & Matheus Stiirmer, engineers; Pedro Peixoto, mixer; Fili Filizzola, mastering engineer (Mobi Colombo)
Os Garotin De São Gonçalo, Uiliam Pimenta, Julio Raposo & Pepê Santos, engineers; Bernardo Martins, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Os Garotin)”Quem É Ela?, Túlio Airold, Alex Dos Reis Silva & Gianlucca Pernechele Azevedo, engineers; João Milliet, mixer; Fili Filizzola, mastering engineer (Mariana Nolasco)
Se o Meu Peito Fosse o Mundo, Thiago Baggio, Will Bone, Leonardo Emocija, Rodrigo Lemos & Felipe Vassão, engineers; João Milliet, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Jota.Pê)

Producer of the year
Edgar Barrera
Eduardo Cabra
Nico Cotton
Juan Luis Guerra, Janina Rosado
Julio Reyes Copello

Field 20: Music Video

Best short form music video
“Ale Ale,” Marc Anthony; Carlos Pérez, director; Joanna Egozcue, producer
“Baticano,” Bad Bunny; Stillz, director
“Oliveira Dos Cen Anos,” C. Tangana; C. Tangana, director
“Sálvanos,” Leonel García; Nuno Gomes, director; Nuno Gomes, producer
“Glock,” Mau y Ricky; Daniel Duran, director; Alegna Espinoza & Maricel Zambrano, producers
“313,” Residente Featuring Penélope Cruz & Silvia Pérez Cruz; Residente, director; Carolina Wolf, producer

Best long form music video
Beautiful Humans Vol 1. Documental, Alemor; Wismer Jimenez, director; Alemor & Wismer Jimenez, producers
Meu Karma, Jovem Mk; Kaique Alves, Gabriel Avelar & Beto Galloni, directors; Rodrigo Castello, Mariê Nunes & Eduardo Saraiva, producers
Hotel Caracas, Mau y Ricky; Daniel Duran, director; Alegna Espinoza & Maricel Zambrano, producers
Grasa (Album Long Form), Nathy Peluso; Agustín Puente, director
Nacimos Llorando, Rubio; Fernando Cattori, director; Luis Betances, Fernando Cattori, Josep Pardo, Jaume Rigual, Ana Laura Solis, Aura Solis & Joe Solis, producers

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Bad Bunny Wins Five Latin Grammy Awards, Including Album of the Year

Bad Bunny Leads Pack of Latin Grammy Nominees with 12 Nods

GENERAL FIELD

Record of the Year
“Baile Inolvidable,” Bad Bunny; Big Jay, Elikai, Julito Gaston, La Paciencia & Mag, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Luis Amed Irizarry, Armando López & Roberto Rosado, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

Album of the Year
Cosa Nuestra, Rauw Alejandro; Rauw Alejandro, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, album producers; Jorge Pizarro, album recording engineer; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Rauw Alejandro, Christhian Daniel Mojica, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, songwriters

Ryan Castro Teams Up with Grupo Frontera to Release New Single “APODO”

Paloma Mami Becomes First Female Artist to Sign with Double P Management

Juanes Releases New Single “Una Noche Contigo”

Maluma Earns 13th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay Chart with “Cosas Pendientes”

Peso Pluma to Receive BMI Champion Award at This Year’s BMI Latin Awards

Maluma Releases New Single “Cosas Pendientes”

Kehlani Leads Pack of Latino Grammy Nominees with Three Nods

Edgar Barrera Leads Pack of Latin Grammy Nominees with Nine Nods

GENERAL FIELD

Record of the Year “Baile Inolvidable,” Bad Bunny; Big Jay, Elikai, Julito Gaston, La Paciencia & Mag, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Luis Amed Irizarry, Armando López & Roberto Rosado, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

Album of the Year Cosa Nuestra, Rauw Alejandro; Rauw Alejandro, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, album producers; Jorge Pizarro, album recording engineer; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Rauw Alejandro, Christhian Daniel Mojica, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, songwriters

Record of the Year
“Baile Inolvidable,” Bad Bunny; Big Jay, Elikai, Julito Gaston, La Paciencia & Mag, record producers; Antonio Caraballo, Luis Amed Irizarry, Armando López & Roberto Rosado, recording engineers; Josh Gudwin, mixer; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer

Album of the Year
Cosa Nuestra, Rauw Alejandro; Rauw Alejandro, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, album producers; Jorge Pizarro, album recording engineer; Josh Gudwin, album mixer; Rauw Alejandro, Christhian Daniel Mojica, Jorge Pizarro & Nino Karlo Segarra, songwriters