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J Balvin, Ozuna, Daddy Yankee & Anuel AA at 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards

J Balvin, Ozuna, Daddy Yankee & Anuel AA

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Ozuna Takes Home Record 11 Billboard Latin Music Awards

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The Puerto Rican reggaeton artist was also one of the many performers during the show, bringing out Latin GRAMMY winners J Balvin and Daddy Yankee, as well as Anuel AA, for a surprise cameo
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Apr 26, 2019 - 2:28 pm

Last night, on April 25, some of the biggest names in Latin music gathered in Las Vegas for the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Rising reggaeton star Ozuna made his mark with the most-ever wins in the show's history, taking home 11 awards, including Artist of the Year and Hot Latin Artist of the Year, Male.

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More: Ozuna To Headline Madrid's 2019 YOLO Fest

Latin GRAMMY winner Nicky Jam and Latin GRAMMY/GRAMMY nominee Bad Bunny followed fellow Puerto Rican Ozuna with five and four wins, respectively. The trio collabed in 2018 on the popular "Te Boté (Remix)," which brought them on Nio García, Darell and Casper Mágico's track. The song earned the crew three wins, including Hot Latin Song of the Year

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The evening was filled with killer outfits and upbeat performances. The night's big winner had some surprises during his two song medley, bringing out Latin GRAMMY-winning reggaeton heavy-hitters J Balvin and Daddy Yankee, along with fellow rising star Anuel AA to drop a few bars during "Baila Baila Baila." The trio are the featured artists on the brand-new remix of the song, along with Latin GRAMMY winner Farruko.

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¡Una presentación #ConAltura! @JBALVIN @rosaliavt #Billboard2019 ✈✈✈✈ pic.twitter.com/0rH3CVvc2a

— Telemundo (@Telemundo) April 26, 2019

Balvin, along with fellow Latin GRAMMY winner Rosalía and El Guincho (who co-produced Rosalía's epic El Mal Querer with her) also took the stage to perform their 2019 classic-reggaeton-inspired collab, "Con Altura." Seeing as Balvin has been dropping the hot tracks like no one's business lately, he followed with "Contra La Pared, joined on stage by collaborator and GRAMMY winner Sean Paul.

Related: Ozuna, J Balvin & More Pay Tribute To Daddy Yankee At Premio Lo Nuestro

Other performers included Latin GRAMMY/GRAMMY winner Marc Anthony, Latin GRAMMY winner Luis Fonsi, as well as Romeo Santos with his newly reunited hit bachata group Aventura.

The Many Faces Of "La Llorona"

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2019 Latin GRAMMYs: Ozuna, Miguel, Alicia Keys, Residente, Farruko, Fito Páez & More Added As Performers

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The show will open with a special tribute to Latin music and its 20th anniversary, with 20 artists performing together collectively for the first time
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Nov 12, 2019 - 2:20 pm

Yesterday, Nov. 11, the Latin Recording Academy announced the final wave of performers for the upcoming 20th Latin GRAMMY Awards, taking place in two days. Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winners Beto Cuevas and Residente, as well as GRAMMY winners Alicia Keys and Miguel, will perform at the historic 20th anniversary show, hosted by Ricky Martin, Roselyn Sánchez and Paz Vega.

Current Latin GRAMMY nominees Calibre 50, Farruko, Leonel García, Ozuna, Fito Páez, Milly Quezada and Tony Succar also join the star-studded musical lineup. Past Latin GRAMMY nominee Prince Royce, along with Carlos Rivera, top off the newly revealed performers list.

Calibre 50, Beto Cuevas, Farruko, Leonel García, Alicia Keys, Miguel, Ozuna, Fito Páez, Milly Quezada, Residente, Carlos Rivera, Prince Royce e Tony Succar se apresentarão na 20a Entrega Anual do #LatinGRAMMY https://t.co/kwfktwQnX6 #20AnosDeExcelência pic.twitter.com/ck70JzCbKv

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 11, 2019

These artists join the previously announced acts, which include current Latin GRAMMY nominees Alejandro Sanz, Rosalía—the top nominated artists this year at eight and five nods, respectively—Ximena Sariñana, Anitta, Bad Bunny, Sebastián Yatra, Fonseca, Luis Fonsi, Alessia Cara and Juanes, the Latin Recording Academy's 2019 Person Of The Year, who will perform a special medley of his hits during the show.

Pepe Aguilar, Pedro Capó, Reik, Draco Rosa, Sech, Darell, De La Ghetto, Dimelo Flow, Christian Nodal are also among the artists previously revealed to perform. GRAMMY-nominated Mexican regional/pop singer Alejandro Fernández will sing together with his father, iconic ranchera singer Vicente Fernández, as well as his son Alex Fernández, for the first time.

Read: 2019 Latin GRAMMYs Viewer's Guide: Here's How, When & Where To Watch

The 20th edition of the legendary awards show will, of course, feature "historical moments, reunions, tributes and one-of-a-kind performances from nominees, past winners and legends."

To start things off accordingly, the show will open with a very special tribute to Latin music from 20 artists performing together collectively for the first time. The musical tribute "will interpret multiple iconic songs spanning various genres of Latin music, while commemorating the past 20 years of excellence." The Latin Academy also stated there will be "a special moment" with past nominee Thalía.

#LatinGRAMMY 14 DE NOV. 8PM @Univision #20AñosDeExcelencia pic.twitter.com/oWV4J4AQIj

— Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) November 8, 2019

Additionally, yesterday's announcement also shared more presenters, who will hand out the prestigious awards during the evening: Ángela Aguilar, Eduardo Cabra, Sofia Carson, Emilio Estefan, Mon Laferte, William Levy, Rudy Mancuso, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Michael Peña and Dayanara Torres. The presenters will be joined by eight of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation scholarship recipients to help deliver the eight televised awards, "symbolizing the next generation of artists fostered through the Foundation's international programs."

Watch Shakira's Fiery Performance Of "Ojos AsÍ" At The First-Ever Latin GRAMMYs | GRAMMY Rewind

In just five years, the Foundation has offered $5 million in scholarships, grants, musical instrument donations and educational events in the United States and Ibero-America. One fun way to help support their work is by purchasing limited-edition 20th Latin GRAMMY merch. In collaboration with Footaction and streetwear designer Guillermo Andrade, the stylish T-shirts feature current nominees Bad Bunny, Greeicy, Christian Nodal and Sebastián Yatra.

Don't forget to tune in to The Biggest Night in Latin Music on Univision this Thurs., Nov. 14 from 8–11 p.m. ET/PST (7 p.m. Central). Check out our viewer's guide here for more info on the events leading up to the show, including where to see the red carpet. Stay tuned to GRAMMY.com for live coverage of all the magic.

Exclusive: Sebastian Yatra Teases 2019 Latin GRAMMY Performances & Reveals His Life's Purpose: "To Share Love With People"

J Balvin at Lolla 2019

J Balvin at Lolla 2019

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J Balvin Brings Out Wisin Y Yandel & All The Vibras For Historic Lollapalooza Set

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The Colombian reggaetón champ offered positivity, gratitude, inclusiveness and infectious energy during his headlining show
Ana Monroy Yglesias
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Aug 4, 2019 - 11:06 am

Four songs into his history-making Lollapalooza headline set last night, J Balvin paused as he finished his Nicky Jam collab, "X," took off his sunglasses and looked out at the massive crowd. "I want to see you guys, I want to see your energy out there," the Colombian Latin GRAMMY winner said, hyping up the already hyped audience.

"It took us 28 years to be on this stage…and I'm so happy and so grateful to be headlining, for the first time a Latino act." His gratitude, along with a level of humbleness typically not reserved for a headline act, was present throughout J Balvin's 75-minute set.

Rocking lime-green hair, Balvin shone brightly onstage, filling Grant Park with his shimmering energy and smooth voice. But it wasn't just about him—Balvin's show was about representing fellow Latinos proudly—including the reggaetoneros that paved the way for him.

28 years in the making, @JBALVIN is the first Latino to headline @lollapalooza I’m so proud! pic.twitter.com/Ej2ji90QDf

— Rudy (@ThaliaLover) August 4, 2019

As he reflected on the historic moment, he added "From Medellín, Colombia to the world, pa' la vi' Latino (short for para la vida, aka for the Latino life), this is our time. This is our moment. It's our time to make our dreams come true. Like I'm making my dream, you can make your dream too." Based on the echoing cheers and applause alone, it's safe to say the other attendees also found his words, presence and overall performance deeply inspired and ridiculously fun.

As the crowd cheered, he continued through his impressive catalog of massive Spanish-language bops. He went into his perreando-ready "Reggaeton," checked in with the crowd—"How's the energy?"—and followed with "Safari," his 2017 Pharrell Williams-assisted track. Balvin's equally energetic dance crew, who rocked pieces from his Guess x J Balvin Vibras collection and sometimes dressed as clouds and other playful characters from Balvin's colorful FriendsWithYou collab, brought his smooth lyrical flow and his DJ and band's big beats even more life as they tore up the stage.

The crowd fed from and added to the energy of the experience, enjoying every moment, but no one was prepared for the surprise that came next.

"I'm so grateful to be here, gracias...but I wouldn't be here without the reggaeton OGs...that's why we gotta pay homage to the OGs," Balvin said as the music went into N.O.R.E. and Daddy Yankee's 2004 reggaeton classic hit, "Oye Mi Canto." The crowd, of course, got down to the old-school club track as Balvin rapped along.

HISTORY. ¡PA’ LA CULTURA! pic.twitter.com/rytG8IOCNi

— monica. (@SARAMAMBlCHE) August 4, 2019

The energy levels went from a 10 to a 12 as GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winners Wisin y Yandel took the stage to rap with Balvin for another reggaeton classic, their 2005 debut single, "Rakata." It felt like the most lit Latin music club in your city was popping off, except it was happening on Lollapalooza's main stage, and the songs were being performed by three of the biggest heroes of the first and second waves of the genre. 

Related: Daddy Yankee To Give First-Ever Spanish-Language Performance On The Late Late Show With James Corden

As Wisin Y Yandel left the stage, Balvin ended the epic three-song tribute with Yankee's Latin GRAMMY-nominated 2004 banger, "Gasolina." Balvin closed the tribute with, "Dios bendiga el reggaetón (God bless reggaetón)," a line from his own song "Reggaeton," which in itself is a tribute to the OGs.

Gracias por su energia! #lollapalooza @jbalvin @wisinyyandel pic.twitter.com/xx3Vtxs4Zn

— Yandel (@yandeloficial) August 4, 2019

He continued the set with more of his own songs and features, including Cardi B's massive GRAMMY-nominated bilingual Hot 100 No. 1 hit with Balvin and Bad Bunny, "I Like It." The song got its own Balvin show-that-feels-like-the-best-Latin-club-night-treatment, opening with the original version of boogaloo song sampled on the track—"I like It Like That," released by Bronx-born Latin jazz artist Pete Rodriguez in 1967—as his squad salsa-danced together.

More: J Balvin & Bad Bunny Drop Surprise Album 'Oasis,' Release Sensual Single "Que Pretendes"

Balvin checked in with the crowd again, asking, "Where are my people from Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico…," celebrating the diverse, lively crowd and the various Latin-culture influences of "I Like It." Cheers erupted from around the crowd as the fans, like Balvin, proudly identified with their Latino roots, as much of the audience grabbed their friends' or lovers' hands and salsa-ed along with the dancers on stage. As the music progressed into the 2018 song, the crowd jumped to the beat. Fireworks shot up from the stage and it was impossible not to feel chills with the power of the moment. The vibras were very real.

Being a part of JBalvin’s audience tonight was inspiring. I remember listening to reggaton in my friends basements as a kid. As a Cuban American it’s so amazing to see him headline #Lollapalooza AND pay tribute to Daddy Yankee and others who paved the way for a Latino headliner pic.twitter.com/XfwUZS4uFf

— Therese Davis (@TDavisxx) August 4, 2019

As the set neared to a close, the audience was still vibing and grooving hard with Balvin. As he finished 2014's "Ay Vamos"—yes, he's been dropping big bops for awhile now, beginning with his 2013 debut album, La Familia—he announced the next song would be his last and thanked everyone one more time.

J Balvin at Lolla 2019

The ridiculously catchy extended club cut "Mi Gente" featuring Willy William would wrap the powerful show on a high note. The bouncing track was huge single for Balvin and introduced him to an even bigger fanbase when he dropped the hit in 2017, spawning countless remixes including one bringing on Beyoncé, but somehow it didn't feel like he had missed it earlier during the show.

He asked the crowd to jump with him and to shine their lights, los luzes, together and everyone did. As the song slowed down, you could hear "otra, otra!" (meaning another/one more) echoing through the joyful crowd; they were not ready to end this massive moment. Thankfully, Balvin and his touring DJ/hype-man took "Mi Gente" into an extended, EDM-esque version of it, which they played much earlier during his Coachella 2019 set.

Eventually the last beat dropped—the "Mi Gente" club mix was indeed the last song—and Balvin paused for a final grateful look to all the people that moved with him the whole time. He left the stage but much of the crowd held on the moment a bit longer, yelling "otra!" again. Throughout the show, they danced and cheered for him, his killer music and his big moment, but were also very much celebrating with him and a understood their part in it too; his gente, his "Latino Gang" and everyone who comes together with his music as the catalyst.

Otras más pa la cultura LOLLAPALOOZA!!

— J BALVIN (@JBALVIN) August 4, 2019

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Bad Bunny performs at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards

Bad Bunny performs at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards

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Bad Bunny Releases Sophomore Album 'YHLQMDLG,' Drops New Music Video For "La Difícil"

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After months of teasing, the Latin GRAMMY winner drops a star-studded album featuring collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Ñengo Flow, Sech, Arcángel, Anuel AA and others
John Ochoa
GRAMMYs
Feb 29, 2020 - 8:54 am

Latin GRAMMY winner and three-time GRAMMY nominee Bad Bunny today (Feb. 29) released his second full-length album, YHLQMDLG, an acronym for "Yo hago lo que me da la gana," or "I do what I want." Accompanying the album's release, he also dropped a brand-new music video for "La Difícil," the third and most recent single off YHLQMDLG.

In conduction with the release of YHLQMDLG, Bad Bunny shared a series of visuals coinciding with each of the album's 20 tracks on his official YouTube page. The videos show an adolescent boy, perhaps a young Bad Bunny himself, dancing, playing and relaxing in his neon-bright room while listening to the album. The YouTube playlist, which also includes official music videos for previously released album singles "Vete" and "Ignorantes," indicates release dates and times for forthcoming music videos off YHLQMDLG, including "Si Veo A Tu Mamá" (March 2), "Pero Ya No" (March 3) and "Hablamos Mañana" (March 4).

YHLQMDLG sees Bad Bunny collaborating with Latin pop and urbano superstars and heavy hitters like Daddy Yankee, Ñengo Flow, Sech, Arcángel, Anuel AA and others. 

Read: Bad Bunny: "If I Have The Chance To Say Something, I Will Say It"

While the Puerto Rican superstar has been dropping album singles and teasing its release on social media since as early as November 2019, he finally officially announced the album's title and release date earlier this week (Feb. 27) during an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." He later performed "Ignorantes" alongside Panamanian singer Sech.

Released today at midnight, YHLQMDLG marks the second time Bad Bunny has dropped an album on a nontraditional date. In 2018, he released his debut album, X 100pre, on Christmas Eve. The album would go on to win for Best Urban Music Album at the 2019 Latin GRAMMYs.

At the 62nd GRAMMY Awards last month, Bad Bunny was nominated twice in the same category: His solo album X 100pre as well as Oasis, his 2019 collaborative album with J Balvin, both received nods for Best Latin Rock, Urban Or Alternative Album.

How Bad Bunny Is Putting Latin Trap On The Map

Rosalía in "Aute Cuture"

Rosalía in "Aute Cuture"

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Rosalía Channels Tarantino In New Video "Aute Cuture": Watch

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"I wrote this song before going out to tour 'El Mal Querer' and I have taken the time necessary so the song would come out with the best video to accompany it," the Latin GRAMMY winner wrote in a press release
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
May 30, 2019 - 1:20 pm

Continuing to carve out her space as the next global pop star, Rosalía is back with a catchy new track, "Aute Cuture." The accompanying cinematic, Tarantino-esque visual follows her trend of stunning music videos.

Directed by British duo Bradley & Pablo, with a story written by Rosalía and Pili, the fun, colorful video highlights the Latin GRAMMY winner's bold fashion sense—including her ever-fabulous bedazzled nails. It is another offering from of her brand of female empowerment, in which she leads the "Aute Cuture—a 'mystic beauty gang,' as the press release explains.

"Aute Cuture is the title: written incorrectly but with a sense of humor and strength. I wrote this song before going out to tour El Mal Querer and I have taken the time necessary so the song would come out with the best video to accompany it. Filled with claps, nail art, and a Tarantino vibe. Enjoy it and hopefully it'll make you dance and laugh like it does me," Rosalía wrote in the release.

MAÑANAAA AUTE CUTURE Y 1 AÑO DE MALAMENTEpic.twitter.com/v51nlWkyR1

— R O S A L Í A (@rosaliavt) May 29, 2019

In anticipation of the new track, Rosalía recently shared a note on Twitter celebrating the amazing year she's had since releasing her breakout track "Malamente" as the lead single to her critically acclaimed El Mal Querer.

She wrote (translated from Spanish); "A year ago today I released 'Malamente.' A year ago today my live changed with this song that allowed me to connect to many people." The song earned her two Latin GRAMMY wins in 2018, where she shouted out the bold women in music that came before her during her acceptance speech.

The song is the second non-album single she has released since El Mal Querer. It follows the classic reggaeton inspired track, "Con Altura," which she released late March with fellow Latin GRAMMY winner J Balvin. That single and mile-high-set music video, also featured El Guincho, who co-produces the majority of Rosalía's music with her (including on El Mal Querer and the new "Aute Cuture"). She was also featured on James Blake's latest album, on the beautifully weird "Barefoot in the Park."

How Rosalía Is Reinventing What It Means To Be A Global Pop Star

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