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2018 Latin GRAMMY Awards Complete Winners List
Find out who won at the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas
It's finally here! The 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards are underway in Las Vegas, with the Premiere Ceremony already in the books. Here is the full up-to-date list of nominations and winners. Tune in to The Biggest Night in Latin Music airing live from Las Vegas on Univision on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.
General Field
1. Record Of The Year
- NO VAYA A SER
Pablo Alborán
Julio Reyes Copello, record producer; Carlos Fernando López, Ricardo López Lalinde, Natalia Ramírez & Julio Reyes Copello, recording engineers; Trevor Muzzy, mixer; Antonio Baglio, mastering engineer
Track from: Prometo
[Parlophone/Warner Music Spain]
- É FAKE (HOMEM BARATO)
Anaadi
Leo Bracht, record producer; Leo Bracht, recording engineer; Leo Bracht, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer
Track from: Noturno
[Jasmine Music]
- MI GENTE
J Balvin con Willy William
Willy William, record producer; Richard Diaz (Da Combo), Andrés Restrepo "Rolo" & Willy William, recording engineers; Phil Greiss, mixer; Luca Pretolesi, mastering engineer
[Scorpio Music/Universal Music Latino]
- INTERNACIONALES
Bomba Estéreo
Edgar Barrera, Christian Castagno, Simón Mejía & Liliana Saumet, record producers; Ethan Shumaker, recording engineer; Ricky Reed, mixer; Chris Athens, mastering engineer
Track from: Ayo
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- TELEFONÍA WINNER
Jorge Drexler
Carles Campi Campón & Jorge Drexler, producers; Carles Campi Campón & Ernesto García, recording engineers; Matías Cella, mixer; Fred Kevorkian, mastering engineer
Track from: Salvavidas De Hielo
[Warner Music Spain]
- PARA SIEMPRE
Kany García
Marcos Sánchez & Afo Verde, record producers; José E. Díaz, Orlando Ferrer & Marcos Sánchez, recording engineers; Marcos Sánchez, mixer; Eduardo Ramos, mastering engineer
Track from: Soy Yo
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- X
Nicky Jam & J Balvin
Giordano Ashruf, Rashid Badloe, Shareef Badloe & Jonathan Bryan Thiel, record producers; Mateo Cano & Cristhian Mena, recording engineers; Alejandro Patiño, mixer; Alejandro Patiño, mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- DANZA DE GARDENIAS
Natalia Lafourcade Featuring Los Macorinos
Kiko Campos, record producer; Rubén López Arista, recording engineer; Rubén López Arista, mixer; Gavin Lurssen, mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
- BAILAR CONTIGO
Monsieur Periné
Eduardo Cabra, Catalina García Barahona & Santiago Prieto Sarabia, record producers; Eduardo Cabra & Uriel Dorfman, recording engineers; Fab Dupont, mixer; Diego Calviño & Pablo López Ruiz, mastering engineers
[Sony Music Entertainment Colombia S.A.]
- MALAMENTE
Rosalía
El Guincho & Rosalía, record producers; El Guincho, recording engineer; Jaycen Joshua, mixer; Chris Athens, mastering engineer
[Rosalia/Sony Music Entertainment España S.L.]
2. Album Of The Year
- PROMETO
Pablo Alborán
Julio Reyes Copello, album producer; Carlos Fernando López, Ricardo López Lalinde, Natalia Ramírez & Julio Reyes Copello, album recording engineers; Javier Garza, Carlos Fernando López, Trevor Muzzy & Julio Reyes Copello, album mixers; Pablo Alborán, songwriter; Antonio Baglio, album mastering engineer
[Parlophone/Warner Music Spain]
- VIBRAS
J Balvin
Childsplay, Dj Chuckie, Marco Masís, Carlos E. Ortiz, Pardo, Alejandro Ramírez, Juan G. Rivera & Willy William, album producers; Phil Greiss, Josh Gudwin, Alejandro Patiño & Juan G. Rivera, album mixers; J Balvin, Jesús M. Nieves Cortes, Marco Masís & Alejandro Ramírez, songwriters; Dave Kutch, album mastering engineer
[Universal Music Latino]
- CARAVANAS
Chico Buarque
Vinicius França & Luiz Claudio Ramos, album producers; Lucas Ariel, Gabriel Pinheiro & Fernando Prado, album recording engineers; Gabriel Pinheiro, album mixer; Chico Buarque, songwriter; Luiz Tornaghi, album mastering engineer
[Biscoito Fino]
- SALVAVIDAS DE HIELO
Jorge Drexler
Carles Campi Campón & Jorge Drexler, album producers; Carles Campi Campón, Ernesto García & Pablo Martín Jones, album recording engineers; Matías Cella, album mixer; Jorge Drexler, songwriter; Fred Kevorkian, album mastering engineer
[Warner Music Spain]
- SIGUIENTE
El David Aguilar
David Bravou, Juan Cubas, Guillermo Durán, El David Aguilar, Juan García Álvarez, Pere George, Carlos González, Ulises Hadjis, Hernán Hecht, Alberto Hernández, Miguel Inzunza, Alejandro Jiménez, Demián Jiménez, Carlos Mier, Diego Mier, Herman Nunes, Luca Ortega, Alan Saucedo & Ignacio Sotelo, album producers; David Bravou, Juan Cubas, Guillermo Durán, Juan García Álvarez, Carlos González, Ulises Hadjis, Hernán Hecht, Miguel Inzunza, Demián Jiménez, Diego Mier, Herman Nunes, Luca Ortega & Alan Saucedo, album recording engineers; Ignacio Sotelo, album mixer; El David Aguilar, songwriter; Juan García Álvarez, album mastering engineer
[Discos Valiente/Universal Music Group]
- SOY YO
Kany García
Residente, Marcos Sánchez, Trooko & Afo Verde, album producers; Larry Coll, José E. Díaz, Orlando Ferrer, Luca Germini, Iván Belvis Navarro, Marcos Sánchez & Carlos Velázquez, album recording engineers; Beatriz Artola, album mixer; Kany García, songwriter; Eduardo Ramos, album mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- MUSAS (UN HOMENAJE AL FOLCLORE LATINOAMERICANO EN MANOS DE LOS MACORINOS), VOL. 2
Natalia Lafourcade
Cheche Alara, Kiko Campos & Gustavo Guerrero, album producers; Rubén López Arista, Daniel Bitrán Arizpe & Héctor Castillo, album recording engineers; Rubén López Arista & Noah Georgeson, album mixers; Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter; Gavin Lurssen, album mastering engineer
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
- ¡MÉXICO POR SIEMPRE! WINNER
Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel & David Reitzas, album producers; David Reitzas & Jess Sutcliffe, album recording engineers; David Reitzas, album mixer; José Alfredo Jiménez, songwriter; Eric Boulanger & David Reitzas, album mastering engineers
[Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.]
- ENCANTO TROPICAL
Monsieur Periné
Eduardo Cabra, Catalina García Barahona & Santiago Prieto Sarabia, album producers; Eduardo Cabra, Uriel Dorfman, Santiago Prieto Sarabia & Alan Saucedo, album recording engineers; Fab Dupont & Harold Sanders, album mixers; Catalina García Barahona & Santiago Prieto Sarabia, songwriters; Diego Calviño & Pablo López Ruíz, album mastering engineers
[Sony Music Enterntaiment Colombia S.A./M3 Music]
- CUANDO EL RÍO SUENA...
Rozalén
Adrián García, Ismael Guijarro & Sebastián Schon, album producers; Jordi Gil, Ismael Guijarro, Manu Pájaro, Santiago Quizhpe, José María Rosillo & Sebastián Schon, album recording engineers; Felipe Guevara, José Maria Rosillo, Eduardo Ruíz, Sebastián Schon & Oscar Vinader, album mixers; Rozalén, songwriter; Juan Hidalgo & Mike Kalajian, album mastering engineers
[Conderechoa S.L./Sony Music]
3. Song Of The Year
- ANTES DE TI
Manú Jalil & Mon Laferte, songwriters (Mon Laferte)
[Universal Music Mexico S.A. de C.V.]
- BAILAR CONTIGO
Monsieur Periné & Mauricio Rengifo, songwriters (Monsieur Periné)
[Sony Music Entertainment Colombia S.A.]
- DANZA DE GARDENIAS
David Aguilar Dorantes & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Natalia Lafourcade Featuring Los Macorinos)
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
- EMBRUJO
El David Aguilar, songwriter (El David Aguilar)
[Discos Valiente/Universal Music Group]
- LA PUERTA VIOLETA
Rozalén, songwriter (Rozalén)
[Sony Music Entertainment]
- MALAMENTE
Antón Alvarez Alfaro, Pablo Diaz-Reixa & Rosalia, songwriters (Rosalía)
[Rosalia/Sony Music Entertainment España S.L.]
- PARA SIEMPRE
Kany García, songwriter (Kany García)
Track from: Soy Yo
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- ROBARTE UN BESO
Mauricio Rengifo, Andrés Torres, Carlos Vives & Sebastian Yatra, songwriters (Carlos Vives & Sebastian Yatra)
Track from: Vives
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- TELEFONÍA WINNER
Jorge Drexler, songwriter (Jorge Drexler)
Track from: Salvavidas De Hielo
[Warner Music Spain]
- TU VIDA MI VIDA
Fito Páez, songwriter (Fito Páez)
Track from: La Ciudad Liberada
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]
4. Best New Artist
- ANGELA AGUILAR
- ANAADI
- EL DAVID AGUILAR
- ALEX FERREIRA
- KAROL G WINNER
- LOSPETITFELLAS
- NANA MENDOZA
- CHRISTIAN NODAL
- CLAUDIA PRIETO
- BENJAMÍN WALKER
Field 1 — Pop
5. Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album
- SER
Axel
[Sony Music Entertainment España]
- CAMINO FUEGO Y LIBERTAD
Pablo López
[Universal Music Spain]
- CUERPO Y ALMA
Beatriz Luengo
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- F.A.M.E. WINNER
Maluma
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- MIRADAS
Nana Mendoza
[Alternativa Representa S.A.]
6. Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
- PROMETO
Pablo Alborán
[Parlophone/Warner Music Spain]
- SOLO LOS BUENOS MOMENTOS
Mojito Lite
[Mojito Lite Sinfonic]
- AMOR SUPREMO DESNUDO
Carla Morrison
[Carla Morrison Musica/Cosmica Records]
- HAZTE SENTIR WINNER
Laura Pausini
[Warner Music Latina]
- FELIZ
Nahuel Pennisi
[Sony Music/Ariola]
Field 2 — Urban
7. Best Urban Fusion/Performance
- MI GENTE
J Balvin Con Willy William Featuring Beyoncé
[Scorpio Music/Universal Music Latin Entertainment]
- INTERNACIONALES
Bomba Estéreo
Track from: Ayo
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- YO CONTRA TI
Daddy Yankee Featuring Orquesta Sinfónica De Puerto Rico
[El Cartel Records]
- SUA CARA
Major Lazer Featuring Anitta & Pabllo Vittar
[Mad Decent]
- MALAMENTE WINNER
Rosalía
[Rosalia/Sony Music Entertainment España S.L.]
8. Best Urban Music Album
- VIBRAS WINNER
J Balvin
[Universal Music Latino]
- SIN MIEDO
ChocQuibTown
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- COASTCITY
COASTCITY
[Empire]
- ODISEA
Ozuna
[VP Records / Dimelo Vi / Sony Music Entertainment]
- LEBRON
ToteKing
[Sony Music Entertainment España]
9. Best Urban Song
- DOWNTOWN
Anitta, J. Balvin, Justin Quiles & Alejandro Ramírez, songwriters (Anitta Featuring J Balvin)
[Warner Music Brasil]
- DURA WINNER
Daddy Yankee, Urbani Mota Cedeño, Juan G. Rivera Vazquez & Luis Jorge Romero, songwriters (Daddy Yankee)
[El Cartel Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment]
- MI CAMA
Rene David Cano, Andy Clay, Karol G, Antonio Rayo & Omar Sabino, songwriters (Karol G)
[Universal Music Latino]
- SENSUALIDAD
J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Juan M. Frías, Luian Malave, Prince Royce, Edgar Semper & Xavier Semper, songwriters (Bad Bunny, Prince Royce & J Balvin)
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- X
Giordano Ashruf, Rashid Badloe, Shareef Badloe, J. Balvin, Nicky Jam, Juan Diego Medina Vélez & Jonathan Bryan Thiel, songwriters (Nicky Jam & J Balvin)
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
Field 3 — Rock
10. Best Rock Album
- EXPECTATIVAS WINNER
Bunbury
[Warner Music Spain]
- F-A-C-I-L
Richard Coleman
[Popart Discos/Sony Music]
- LA SÍNTESIS O'KONOR
Él Mató A Un Policía Motorizado
[Nacional Records/Laptra Records]
- AHORA LO SABES TODO
Los Pixel
[Independiente]
- SUENAN LAS ALARMAS
NoTeVaGustar
[Sony Music/Popart Discos]
11. Best Pop/Rock Album
- EL ENCUENTRO
Bambi
[Universal Music Group]
- COSMOVISIONES
Comisario Pantera
[Discos Valiente/EMI Music México S.A. de C.V/Universal Music Group]
- LA SANGRE BUENA
Ella Es Tan Cargosa
[Rinoceronte Discos/Sony Music]
- GEOMETRÍA DEL RAYO WINNER
Manolo García
[Sony Music Entertainment España/Perro Records]
- PENSACOLA RADIO
Lucas & The Woods
[Independiente]
12. Best Rock Song
- AHORA IMAGINO COSAS
Santiago Motorizado, songwriter (Él Mató A Un Policía Motorizado)
Track from: La Síntesis O'konor
[Nacional Records/Laptra Records]
- DÍAS FUTUROS
Richard Coleman, songwriter (Richard Coleman)
Track from: F-A-C-I-L
[Popart Discos/Sony Music]
- LA ACTITUD CORRECTA
Enrique Bunbury, songwriter (Bunbury)
Track from: Expectativas
[Warner Music Spain]
- LA LLAMADA
Leiva, songwriter (Leiva)
[Sony Music Entertainment España]
- TU VIDA MI VIDA WINNER
Fito Páez, songwriter (Fito Páez)
Track from: La Ciudad Liberada
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]
Field 4 — Alternative
13. Best Alternative Music Album
- CLAROSCURA WINNER
Aterciopelados
[Sony Music Entertainment Colombia S.A.]
- PUÑAL
Dante Spinetta
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A./Columbia]
- FUERZA ARARÁ
Telmary
[Producciones Colibrí]
- MISMO SITIO, DISTINTO LUGAR
Vetusta Morla
[Pequeño Salto Mortal/Sony Music]
- AZTLAN
Zoé
[EMI/Universal Music Group/Panoram]
14. Best Alternative Song
- AZUL
León Larregui, songwriter (Zoé)
Track from: Aztlán
[EMI/Universal Music Group/Panoram]
- CONSEJO DE SABIOS
Guillermo Galván, songwriter (Vetusta Morla)
Track from: Mismo Sitio, Distinto Lugar
[Pequeño Salto Mortal/Sony Music]
- DÚO
Andrea Echeverri, songwriter (Aterciopelados)
Track from: Claroscura
[Sony Music Entertainment Colombia S.A.]
- MALAMENTE WINNER
Antón Alvarez Alfaro, Pablo Diaz-Reixa & Rosalía, songwriters (Rosalía)
[Rosalia/Sony Music Entertainment España S.L.]
- MI VIDA
Dante Spinetta, songwriter (Dante Spinetta)
Track from: Puñal
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A./Columbia]
Field 5 — Tropical
15. Best Salsa Album
- CANTOR DEL PUEBLO
Alexander Abreu y Havana D´ Primera
[Páfata Productions]
- PA' MI GENTE
Charlie Aponte
[CA Records Inc]
- LOS CREADORES DEL SONIDO
Chiquito Team Band
[Planet Records]
- 25/7 WINNER
Víctor Manuelle
[Sony Music Latin]
- LA ESQUINA DEL BAILADOR
Pete Perignon
[Pete Perignon Music]
16. Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album
- TRIBUTO A LA CUMBIA COLOMBIANA 4
Alberto Barros
[Fonovisa Records/Universal Music Group]
- DIANA BURCO
Diana Burco
[Independiente]
- DE PARRANDA
Jean Carlos Centeno y Ronal Urbina
[Codiscos]
- ESTO ES VIDA WINNER
Silvestre Dangond
[Sony Music]
- LA ELEGANCIA DE LA MÚSICA
Juan Piña
[Vibra Music Entertainment S.A.S.]
17. Best Contemporary Tropical Album
- DIOMEDIZAO
Elvis Crespo
[Flash Music]
- PRESENTA: SWING 80
Milton Salcedo
[The Entity/Mas Music Productions]
- MOMENTOS DE CINE
Daniel Santacruz
[Penluis Music]
- GOLDEN
Romeo Santos
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- VIVES WINNER
Carlos Vives
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
18. Best Traditional Tropical Album
- A MÍ QUÉ - TRIBUTO A LOS CLÁSICOS CUBANOS WINNER
José Alberto El Canario & El Septeto Santiaguero
[Los Canarios Music]
- MEDORO MADERA
Rubén Blades Con Roberto Delgado y Orquesta
[Rubén Blades Productions]
- LA FIESTA CONTINÚA
La Sonora Santanera
[Sony Music]
- OMARA SIEMPRE
Omara Portuondo
[Egrem]
- MOTIVOS
María Rivas
[Angel Falls Artists Inc.]
19. Best Tropical Fusion Album
- SOBRENATURAL
Manny Cruz
[Penluis Music]
- PALANTE EL MAMBO!
Diego Gutiérrez
[Egrem]
- SUPERNOVA
Sheila King
[Sheila King Publishing]
- COMO ANILLO AL DEDO WINNER
Aymee Nuviola
[Top Stop Music]
- CUCUCUPRÁ, CUPRÁ
Safara
[Star Arsis Entertainment Group]
20. Best Tropical Song
- CÁSATE CONMIGO
Silvestre Dangond, Nicky Jam, Juan Medina, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, songwriters (Silvestre Dangond Featuring Nicky Jam)
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- ENAMÓRATE BAILANDO
Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriter (Reynier Pérez y Su Septeto Acarey Featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa)
Track from: Enamórate Bailando
[Independiente]
- ME ENAMORO MÁS DE TI
Jorge Luis Piloto, Jean Rodríguez & Tony Succar, songwriters (Tony Succar Featuring Jean Rodríguez)
[Unity Entertainment]
- QUIERO TIEMPO WINNER
Juan Carlos Luces & Víctor Manuelle, songwriters (Víctor Manuelle Featuring Juan Luis Guerra)
Track from: 25/7
[Sony Music Latin]
- SIMPLES CORAZONES
Fonseca, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, songwriters (Fonseca)
[Sony Music Latin]
Field 6 — Singer-Songwriter
21. Best Singer-Songwriter Album
- SALVAVIDAS DE HIELO WINNER
Jorge Drexler
[Warner Music Spain]
- SIGUIENTE
El David Aguilar
[Discos Valiente/Universal Music Group]
- SOY YO
Kany García
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- COMPOSITORES
Claudia Prieto
[440 Portátil]
- 2:00 AM
Raquel Sofía
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
Field 7 — Regional-Mexican
22. Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album
- PRIMERO SOY MEXICANA
Angela Aguilar
[Machín Records]
- JOSÉ ALFREDO Y YO
Tania Libertad
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
- LEYENDAS DE MI PUEBLO
Mariachi Sol De México De José Hernández
[Serenata Records]
- ¡MÉXICO POR SIEMPRE! WINNER
Luis Miguel
[Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.]
- ME DEJÉ LLEVAR
Christian Nodal
[Fonovisa Records/Universal Music Group/JG Music]
23. Best Banda Album
- LOS GUSTOS QUE ME DOY WINNER
Banda Los Recoditos
[Fonovisa Records/Universal Music Group]
- EN VIDA
Banda Los Sebastianes
[Fonovisa Records/Universal Music Group]
- AHORA SOY YO
Luis Coronel
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- BRINDEMOS
Jerry Demara
[Casa Nacional]
- EN EL CAMINO
El Fantasma y Su Equipo Armado
[Afinarte Music]
24. Best Tejano Album
- PORQUE TODAVÍA TE QUIERO
Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz
[M Music & Entertainment Group, LLC/ Freddie Records]
- PRÓXIMO NIVEL
Grupo Alamo
[Ro' Records]
- DOLCE INFERNO: DOLCE
Proyecto Insomnio
[Promomusic Entertainment]
- OTRAS HISTORIAS
Michael Salgado
[Zurdo Records]
- TEX MEX FUNK WINNER
Roger Velásquez & The Latin Legendz
[VDiscos]
25. Best Norteño Album
- IRREMPLAZABLE
Adrián Acosta
[Talentos Music/LZ Records]
- GUERRA DE PODER WINNER - TIE
Calibre 50
[Andaluz Music/Disa Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment]
- CON TODA LA FUERZA
Conjunto Primavera
[Fonovisa Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment]
- LOS ÁNGELES EXISTEN WINNER - TIE
Pesado
[Remex Music/Sony Music]
- EL QUE A TI TE GUSTA
Voz De Mando
[Afinarte Music]
26. Best Regional Song
- ARRÁNQUENSE MUCHACHOS
Domingo Leiva Delgado, songwriter (Pedro Fernández)
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
- AYÚDAME A OLVIDARTE
Gabriel Flores & Yoel Henríquez, songwriters (La Explosiva Banda De Maza)
[Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.]
- CORRIDO DE JUANITO
Edén Muñoz, songwriter (Calibre 50)
[Andaluz Music/Disa Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment]
- EL SUEÑO AMERICANO
Salvador Hurtado, songwriter (La Energía Norteña)
Track from: El Sueño Americano
[Azteca Records/Fonovisa Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment]
- PROBABLEMENTE WINNER
Christian Nodal, songwriter (Christian Nodal)
Track from: Me Deje Llevar
[Fonovisa Records/Universal Music Group/JG Music]
Field 8 — Instrumental
27. Best Instrumental Album
- RECANTO
Yamandu Costa
[Bagual]
- HAMILTON DE HOLANDA TRIO - JACOB 10ZZ
Hamilton De Holanda Trio
[Deck]
- ALUÊ
Airto Moreira
[Selo Sesc]
- NO MUNDO DOS SONS
Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo
[Selo Sesc]
- IDENTIDAD WINNER
Miguel Siso
[Guataca]
Field 9 — Traditional
28. Best Folk Album
- VIENE DE PANAMÁ (SIN RAÍZ NO HAY PAÍS)
Afrodisíaco
[Star Arsis Entertainment Group]
- CLAVO Y CANELA
Eva Ayllón
[Aylloncito Producciones]
- LA ALEGRÍA Y EL CANTO
Marta Gómez
[Aluna]
- MUSAS (UN HOMENAJE AL FOLCLORE LATINOAMERICANO EN MANOS DE LOS MACORINOS), VOL. 2 WINNER
Natalia Lafourcade
[Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.]
- IDAS Y VUELTAS
María Mulata
[Onerpm]
- ¡BAILA CONMIGO!
Yubá-Iré
[Ox Lab]
29. Best Tango Album
- NOSTALGIAS
Daniel Binelli & Nick Danielson
[Bell Ville]
- VIGOR TANGUERO WINNER
Pedro Giraudo
[Zoho Music L.L.C.]
- TROILO POR MEDEROS, EN SU HUELLA
Rodolfo Mederos Trio
[DBN]
- TANGO COSMOPOLITA
Omar Mollo & Gran Orquesta Típica Otra
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]
- MÍSTICA CIUDAD
Miguel Pereiro
[Epsa Music S.A.]
30. Best Flamenco Album
- AL ESTE DEL CANTE WINNER
Arcángel
[Universal Music Spain S.L.U.]
- 21
Dani de Morón
[Universal Music Spain S.L.U.]
- CAMINANDO CON MANUEL
Alba Molina
[Universal Music Spain S.L.U.]
- DELIRIUM TREMENS
Rosario La Tremendita
[Universal Music Spain S.L.U.]
- DOS CAMINOS
Samuel Serrano
[Cebros Producciones]
Field 10 — Jazz
31. Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album
- LA CASA DE UN PIANISTA DE JAZZ
Adrian Iaies Trio
[DBN]
- NATUREZA UNIVERSAL WINNER
Hermeto Pascoal & Big Band
[Scubidu Music]
- BACK TO THE SUNSET
Dafnis Prieto Big Band
[Dafnison Music]
- JAZZ FLUTE TRADITIONS
Néstor Torres
[Alfi Records]
- MIND OF A MASTER
Bobby Valentin & The Latin Jazzists
[Bronco Records]
Field 11 — Christian
32. Best Christian Album (Spanish Language)
- TÚ PRIMERO
Andy Alemany
[Independent]
- SETENTA VECES SIETE WINNER
Alfareros
[Alfareros]
- HABLA SOBRE MÍ
Daniel Calveti
[Gracias Producciones]
- CERCA ESTÁS
Marcela Gándara
[Lv&M]
- PENTECOSTÉS (EN VIVO)
Miel San Marcos
[Uncion Producciones]
33. Best Portuguese Language Christian Album
- SOM DA MINHA VIDA WINNER
Fernanda Brum
[MK Music]
- NÍVEL DO CÉU
Cassiane
[MK Music]
- CONTAGEM REGRESSIVA
Anderson Freire
[MK Music]
- PINTOR DO MUNDO
Pr. Lucas
[MK Music]
- ADORAÇÃO NA GUERRA AO VIVO
Léa Mendonça
[MK Music]
Field 12 — Portuguese Language
34. Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album
- NOTURNO WINNER
Anaadi
[Jasmine Music]
- AMOR É ISSO
Erasmo Carlos
[Som Livre]
- DONA DE MIM
Iza
[Warner Music Brasil Ltda.]
- ANA VILELA
Ana Vilela
[Slap]
- XENIA
Xenia
[Agogo Cultural / Natura Musical]
35. Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album
- RECOMEÇAR
Tim Bernardes
[Risco / Tratore]
- RELAX
Kassin
[Lab 344]
- LENINE EM TRÂNSITO WINNER
Lenine
[Universal Music / Casa 9 Produções]
- CASAS
Rubel
[Dorileo / Tratore]
- ECOS DO ACASO E CASOS DE CAOS
Jay Vaquer
[Warner Music]
36. Best Samba/Pagode Album
- ALÔ VILA ISABEEEEL!!!
Martinho Da Vila
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil]
- PRAZER, EU SOU FERRUGEM
Ferrugem
[Warner Music Brasil]
- MUNDUÊ
Diogo Nogueira
[Universal Music]
- AMOR E MÚSICA WINNER
Maria Rita
[Universal Music]
- SÓ VEM! AO VIVO
Thiaguinho
[Som Livre]
37. Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album
- MANO QUE ZUERA
João Bosco
[Som Livre]
- CARAVANAS WINNER
Chico Buarque
[Biscoito Fino]
- EDU, DORI E MARCOS
Edu Lobo, Dori Caymmi e Marcos Valle
[Biscoito Fino]
- CAMPOS NEUTRAIS
Vitor Ramil
[Satolep Music]
- DEUS É MULHER
Elza Soares
[Deck]
38. Best Sertaneja Music Album
- SENTIMENTO DE MULHER
Solange Almeida
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil]
- 70 ANOS
As Galvão
[Atração Fonográfica]
- CONTRASTE
Naiara Azevedo
[Som Livre]
- ELAS EM EVIDÊNCIAS WINNER
Chitãozinho & Xororó
[Universal Music]
- DOIS TEMPOS, PARTE 2
Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil]
- SOU DO INTERIOR (AO VIVO)
Fernando & Sorocaba
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil]
- BEM SERTANEJO - O SHOW
Michel Teló
[Som Livre]
39. Best Portuguese Language Roots Album
- DAQUELE JEITO!
Anastácia
[Atração Fonográfica]
- MARIZA
Mariza
[Warner Music Portugal]
- +AR WINNER
Almir Sater & Renato Teixeira
[Universal Music]
- FITXADU
Sara Tavares
[Sony Music Portugal]
- BORGHETTI YAMANDU
Borghetti Yamandu
[Estação Filmes]
40. Best Portuguese Language Song
- ALIANÇA
Pedro Baby, Pretinho Da Serrinha & Tribalistas, songwriters (Tribalistas)
Track from: Tribalistas
[Phonomotor / Universal Music]
- APONTE
Nanda Costa, Lan Lanh & Sambê, songwriters (Maria Bethânia)
[Biscoito Fino]
- AS CARAVANAS WINNER
Chico Buarque, songwriter (Chico Buarque)
Track from: Caravanas
[Biscoito Fino]
- CONVITE PARA NASCER DE NOVO
Erasmo Carlos, Dadi & Marisa Monte, songwriters (Erasmo Carlos)
Track from: Amor É Isso
[Som Livre]
- PRA QUE ME CHAMAS?
Lucas Cirillo & Xenia, songwriters (Xenia)
Track from: Xenia
[Agogo Cultural / Natura Musical]
Field 13 — Children's
41. Best Latin Children's Album
- ANA & GIO
Ana & Gio
[Violet Friends Music / Alera Publishing]
- IMAGINARE WINNER
Claraluna
[Claraluna Taller Artístico Ltda.]
- BITA E A NATUREZA
Mundo Bita
[Sony Music Entertainment Brasil Ltda.]
- MAGIA TODO EL DÍA
Luis Pescetti y Amigos
[LMP]
- UN BOSQUE ENCANTADO 2
Colectivo Animal
[Colectivo Animal Records]
Field 14 — Classical
42. Best Classical Album
- BUENOS AIRES NOIR
Allison Brewster Franzetti & Carlos Franzetti; James Fitzpatrick, album producer
[Amapola Records]
- ENRIQUE GRANADOS: GOYESCAS
José Menor; Francisco Moya Castro, album producer
[Ibs Classical]
- JOSÉ SEREBRIER CONDUCTS GRANADOS
José Serebrier, Conducting Concerto Málaga String Orchestra; Juan Pablo Gamarro & José Manuel Gil De Gálvez, album producers
[Somm Recordings]
- LEO BROUWER: THE BOOK OF SIGNS, PAULO BELLINATI: CONCERTO CABOCLO
Brasil Guitar Duo & David Amado, Conducting The Delaware Symphony Orchestra; Alan Jordan, album producer
[Naxos]
- MÁGICA Y MISTERIOSA WINNER
Claudia Montero; José Manuel Domenech & Claudia Montero, album producers
[La Cupula Music Records]
43. Best Classical Contemporary Composition
- LUCES Y SOMBRAS. CONCIERTO PARA GUITARRA Y ORQUESTA DE CUERDAS WINNER
Claudia Montero, composer (Claudia Montero)
Track from: Mágica y Misteriosa
[La Cupula Music Records]
- MONTUNO EN FORMA DE CHACONA
Roberto Sierra, composer (Silvia Márquez)
Track from: Chaconnerie
[Ibs Classical]
- OFRENDA
Eddie Mora, composer (Eddie Mora, Directing The Orquesta Sinfónica De Heredia)
Track from: Ecos Del Silencio
[Asociación Sinfónica De Heredia]
- PRELUDE IN F MAJOR FOR PIANO & ORCHESTRA
Jorge Mejia, composer (Jorge Mejia & The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra)
Track from: An Open Book - 25 Preludes For Piano & Orchestra
[Sony Music Latin / Infusion Llc]
- STRING QUARTET Nº.3 (IN MEMORIAM LUDVVIG VAN BEETHOVEN)
Yalil Guerra, composer (La Catrina String Quartet)
Track from: Alma Con Brío
[Rycy Productions, Inc.]
Field 15 — Arranging
44. Best Arrangement
- MASSARANDUPIÓ
Luiz Cláudio Ramos, arranger (Chico Buarque)
Track from: Caravanas
[Biscoito Fino]
- NO ME PLATIQUES MÁS (INSTRUMENTAL)
Rigoberto Alfaro, arranger (Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea)
Track from: Divas Cantan Al Principe
[East Side Records/Shea Records]
- BATANGO
Lisandro Baum, arranger (Quinteto Bataraz)
Track from: Fiero
[Independiente]
- CAMPOS NEUTRAIS
Vagner Cunha, arranger (Vitor Ramil)
Track from: Campos Neutrais
[Satolep]
- SE LE VE WINNER
Milton Salcedo, arranger (Milton Salcedo Featuring Amaury Gutiérrez, Carlos Oliva y Michel Puche)
Track from: Presenta: Swing 80
[The Entity/Mas Music Productions]
Field 16 — Recording Package
45. Best Recording Package
- DIFERENTES TIPOS DE LUZ WINNER
Carlos Sadness, art director (Carlos Sadness)
[Sony Music]
- LA GIRA
Miguel Vásquez "Masa", art director (Sibilino)
[Dios Records]
- MEIO QUE TUDO É UM
Daniel Eizirik, art director (Apanhador Só)
[Independente]
- MISMO SITIO, DISTINTO LUGAR
Rubén Chumillas, art director (Vetusta Morla)
[Pequeño Salto Mortal/Sony Music]
- 9
Christian Montenegro & Laura Varsky, art directors (Marco Sanguinetti)
[Exiles Records]
Field 17 — Production
46. Best Engineered Album
- 50 AÑOS TOCANDO PARA TI WINNER
Rafa Sardina, engineer; Rafa Sardina, mixer; Eric Boulanger, mastering engineer (Orquesta Filarmónica De Bogotá)
[Orquesta Filarmónica De Bogotá]
- FELIZ
Gustavo Borner & Justin Moshkevich, engineers; Gustavo Borner & Justin Moshkevich, mixers; Nick Baxter, mastering engineer (Nahuel Pennisi)
[Sony Music/Ariola]
- NOTURNO
Leo Bracht, engineer; Leo Bracht, mixer; Felipe Tichauer, mastering engineer (Anaadi)
[Jasmine Music]
- REI NINGUÉM
Thiago Baggio & Rodrigo Sanches, engineers; Rodrigo Sanches, mixer; Rodrigo Sanches, mastering engineer (Arthur Nogueira)
[Natura Musical / Joia Moderna]
- SALVAVIDAS DE HIELO
Carles Campi Campón, Ernesto García & Pablo Martín Jones, engineers; Carles Campi Campón & Matías Cella, mixers; Fred Kevorkian, mastering engineer (Jorge Drexler)
[Warner Music Spain]
47. Producer of the Year
- RAFAEL ARCAUTE
- LINDA BRICEÑO WINNER
- EDUARDO CABRA
- ANDRÉS TORRES, MAURICIO RENGIFO
- JULIO REYES COPELLO
Field 18 — Music Video
48. Best Short Form Music Video
- DUELE
Bomba Estéreo
Sam Mason, video director; Talia Bernstein, video producer
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]
- PA DENTRO WINNER
Juanes
Lionel Hirle & Grégory Ohrel, video directors; Bret Rea & Jocelyn Webber, video producers
[Universal Music Latino; UMG Recordings, Inc.]
- SEXO
Residente & Dillon Francis Featuring Ile
Residente, video director; Adiela Marie, video producer
[Sony Music Entertainment Us Latin LLC]
- GUERRA
Residente
Adiela Marie, video director; Residente, video producer
[Sony Music Entertainment Us Latin]
- MALAMENTE
Rosalía
Canadá, video director; Alba Barneda & Oscar Romagosa, video producers
[Rosalia/Sony Music Entertainment España S.L.]
49. Best Long Form Music Video
- EN LETRA DE OTRO - DOCUMENTARY WINNER
Pedro Capó
Diego Álvarez, video director; Vicente Solís, video producer
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin]
- AMAR Y VIVIR DOCUMENTARY
La Santa Cecilia
Charlie Nelson, video director; Javier Talán, video producer
[Rebeleon Entertainment] - 3.000 VIVOS
Los Pericos
Diego Álvarez, video director; Verónica Álvarez, video producer
[Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.]
- UN MUNDO RARO: LAS CANCIONES DE JOSÉ ALFREDO JIMÉNEZ
(Varios Artistas)
Rubén R. Bañuelos & Iván López Barba, video directors; Iván López Barba & Alex Briseño, video producers
[Warner Music México, S.A de C.V.]
- PANORAMAS
Zoé
Gabriel Cruz Rivas & Rodrigo Guardiola, video directors; Gabriel Cruz Rivas & Rodrigo Guardiola, video producers
[Emi Music Mexico S.A. de C.V; (P) Universal Music Mexico]

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Latin GRAMMYs 2023: Record Of The Year Nominees — Read Them Here
Here are the nominees for Record Of The Year at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs, which will air Thursday, Nov. 16 from Sevilla, Spain.
The Latin Recording Academy has just announced the nominees for the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs, which air Thursday, Nov. 16, from Sevilla's Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES), marking the first-ever international telecast in the history of the organization and awards. This year, 11 performing artists and producers have a chance at one of the night's top awards: Record Of The Year. Christina Aguilera, Pablo Alborán, Paula Arenas with Jesús Navarro, Bizarrap with Shakira, Fonseca with Juan Luis Guerra, Karol G, Natalia Lafourcade, Lasso, Maluma with Marc Anthony, Rosalía, and Alejandro Sanz with Danny Ocean have been nominated in the category this year.
Below, get to know all of the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs Record of the Year nominees. Then, be sure to tune into the 24th Latin GRAMMY Awards on Univision at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT) to see who wins!
Read More: 2023 Latin GRAMMYs: See The Complete Nominations List
"No Es Que Te Extrañe" – Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera rounded out her self-titled Latin album last fall with "No Es Que Te Extrañe," one of her most personal songs. The pop icon highlighted her Latina heritage by embracing the music stylings of pasillo, a popular genre in Ecuador.
Aguilera's powerhouse voice soars as she sings about finding healing and closure from a traumatic childhood experience. The song builds from a vulnerable ballad to a moment of flamenco-infused catharsis.
"Carretera y Manta" – Pablo Alborán
Musical worlds collide in Pablo Alborán's "Carretera y Manta," in which the Spanish singer/songwriter blends '80s-inspired pop with elements of contemporary Latin urbano beats.
The standout single from his La Cuarta Hoja album, Alborán sings about not worrying about the destination, but instead enjoying the journey to get there. Alborán is known for big ballads and with this carpe diem anthem, he shows off a more upbeat and danceable side to his artistry.
"Déjame Llorarte" – Paula Arenas Feat. Jesús Navarro
Colombian singer/songwriter Paula Arenas explores the emotional depth of Latin pop music in "Déjame Llorarte," teaming up with Jesús Navarro, the powerhouse voice behind Mexican group Reik.
The heartfelt ballad is centered by Arenas and Navarro's sweet shared harmonies, which detail moving on from a breakup. Backed by piano and strings, the soulful collaboration was included on Arenas' A Ciegas album.
"Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" – Bizarrap Feat. Shakira
Shakira turned a difficult time in her personal life into a global moment of empowerment. The Colombian pop icon teamed up with Argentinian producer Bizarrap for "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53."
Bizarrap seamlessly blends elements of EDM and Latin urbano music, as Shakira unleashes her inner "She Wolf" once again. In her Bzrp session, Shakira gave women wronged by an ex a kiss-off anthem that is packed with plenty of punchlines. "Women no longer cry, women get paid," she sings in Spanish.
"Si Tú Me Quieres" – Fonseca & Juan Luis Guerra
Two giants in Latin music joined forces on the romantic "Si Tú Me Quieres." Colombia's Fonseca teamed up with Juan Luis Guerra, who hails from the Dominican Republic. The traditional vallenato sound of Fonseca's country is beautifully blended with the tropical music that Guerra is known for.
The dreamy duo serenade listeners around the world, trading verses about the power of love behind a kiss.
"Mientras Me Curo Del Cora" – Karol G
In addition to scoring further reggaetón hits from Mañana Será Bonito, Karol G also showed versatility to her artistry on her latest album.
The Colombian superstar sampled the feel-good classic "Don’t Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin in "Mientras Me Curo Del Cora." With a bit of reggaetón in the mix, she turns a dark moment in her life into Latin pop positivity and allows listeners get to know Carolina Giraldo Navarro — the woman behind Karol G.
"De Todas Las Flores" – Natalia Lafourcade
After paying homage to the music of Mexico and Latin America in her past few releases, Natalia Lafourcade returned last year with De Todas Las Flores, an album of all original music.
On the hypnotic title track, Lafourcade shows why she is one of Mexico's most exciting and innovative alternative acts. Lafourcade masterfully melds the sound of her guitar, folkloric Latin music, and jazz in the song where she mourns the memories of a past romance.
"Ojos Marrones" – Lasso
Last year, Lasso scored one of the biggest global hits that was outside the Latin urbano genre. The Venezuelan singer/songwriter channeled the spirit of '70s soft rock in "Ojos Marrones, citing Fleetwood Mac as one of his inspirations for the alluring love song.
With his raspy voice, Lasso sings about getting lost in his partner's brown eyes. Lasso continued to put a refreshing spin on the music of pop past throughout his album Eva.
"La Fórmula" – Maluma & Marc Anthony
To tap into the sound of salsa music, Maluma teamed up with one of the genre's giants. In "La Fórmula," the Colombian superstar joined forces with Nuyorican icon Marc Anthony for a charming duet.
The colorful and sweeping song was included on Maluma's Don Juan album. Backed by a full band and tropical beats, Maluma and Anthony sing about wanting to reignite the romance with an old flame.
"Despechá" – Rosalía
Rosalía continued to push Latin music to new places in the deluxe version Motomami, last year's Latin GRAMMY Album Of The Year winner.
This year, the Spanish pop star blended elements of merengue, pop, and house music in "Despechá." Instead of being bogged down by a breakup, Rosalía gets the mambo dance line started while singing about cutting loose with her close friends. The genre-bending track was Rosalía's fierce remedy for channeling spiteful feelings into a cathartic club experience.
"Correcaminos" – Alejandro Sanz Featuring Danny Ocean
Spanish pop icon Alejandro Sanz teamed up with rising Venezuelan star Danny Ocean for "Correcaminos." The sultry collaboration combines the alternative reggaetón sound of Ocean with flamenco influences from Sanz's home country.
Sanz and Ocean sing from the heart about winning over the women of their dreams. Whether that happens in this lifetime or the next, both singers are determined to make that happen in this magical duet.
Latin GRAMMYs 2023: Song Of The Year Nominees — Read Them Here

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Rewatch The 2023 Latin GRAMMYs Nominations Livestream Now: See All The Nominees
Rewatch as Rosalía, Shakira, Jorge Drexler, Christian Nodal, Mon Laferte, and more of the biggest artists in Latin music announce the nominations for the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs. Get ready for the Biggest Night in Latin Music!
We’re officially gearing up for the Biggest Night in Latin Music, and the Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs live from Seville, Spain.
If you missed the nominations livestream, you can rewatch the full nominations livestream below and watch as Rosalía, Shakira, Jorge Drexler, Christian Nodal, Mon Laferte, and more of the biggest artists in Latin music reveal the nominations for the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs.
Read More: 2023 Latin GRAMMYs: See The Complete Nominations List
The Latin GRAMMYs will return to our eyes and ears on Thursday, Nov. 16, from the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES), in Seville, Spain. Officially known as the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs mark the first-ever international telecast in the history of the organization and awards.
The 2023 Latin GRAMMYs will debut several new Latin GRAMMY Award categories and a new field, including Best Songwriter Of The Year, Best Singer-Songwriter Song and Best Portuguese-Language Urban Performance.
Enjoy rewatching the nominations livestream announcement above, and keep checking GRAMMY.com for more information about the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs. We’ll see you on Nov. 16!
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5 Takeaways From Travis Scott's New Album 'UTOPIA'
On the highly anticipated follow-up to 2018's blockbuster album 'ASTROWORLD,' Travis Scott's 'UTOPIA' turns triumph and tragedy into another euphoric world.
It's been a turbulent five-year journey for Travis Scott bridging the worlds of ASTROWORLD to UTOPIA.
Since the 2018 GRAMMY-nominated album solidified Scott as part of rap's A-list, he's endured the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Amid working on the album (which he began teasing in 2020), his 2021 iteration of Astroworld Festival resulted in a crowd crush that killed 10.
Three months later, he welcomed his second child with Kylie Jenner. Earlier this year, the pair reportedly split; just weeks before UTOPIA's arrival, Scott was cleared of any criminal liability for the Astroworld Festival incident, but civil lawsuits remain to be sorted.
Expectations were already sky-high for Scott to maintain luminary status with his ASTROWORLD follow-up. But after he experienced tragedy and heartbreak alongside triumphs and joy, Scott had all eyes on him as UTOPIA arrived on July 28. Yet, the pressure didn't seem to faze the Houston-born rapper — UTOPIA creates another euphoric world for his loyal fans.
In honor of La Flame's star-studded fourth studio LP — which is loaded with 18 features across 19 tracks — here are five early takeaways surrounding UTOPIA.
CIRCUS MAXIMUS Is UTOPIA's Visual Companion
Fans didn't know what to expect with Scott's CIRCUS MAXIMUS, which hit select theaters mere hours prior to UTOPIA. The 76-minute film — which takes its name from a UTOPIA track — serves as more of a series of music videos centered around a conversation between the rapper and producer Rick Rubin.
"You've come a long way — is the house half empty or completely empty? How are the kids? I heard there was a tragedy," Rubin asks Scott at one point, but he takes the conversation in a different direction.
The Harmony Korine-directed movie features about half of the songs from UTOPIA and includes appearances from Sheck Wes, Yung Lean and James Blake. Scott goes from DJing a colorful dance party for "MODERN JAM" to smashing chairs and nearly burning down an ancient Italian racing stadium while "FE!N" rings off.
CIRCUS MAXIMUS also allows Scott to share his rather unexpected interpretation of what UTOPIA means inside his world. "UTOPIA is not all pretty," he says in the film. "It's how you balance the idea of confrontation."
Yeezus Rises Again
Scott and Kanye West have had a longstanding musical partnership, as Scott played an integral role behind-the-scenes of West's rebellious 2013 album, Yeezus. A decade later, West's fingerprints are all over UTOPIA — even without a vocal guest appearance.
West earned production credits on "MODERN JAM," "THANK GOD," "TELEKINESIS" and "GOD'S COUNTRY." The latter two were originally on the track list for 2021's Donda before Ye passed them off to Scott to bring across the finish line.
Elsewhere, "CIRCUS MAXIMUS" is essentially a "Black Skinhead" part two; it interpolates the rugged Yeezus standout, and it was co-produced by Noah Goldstein, Ye's audio engineer for most of his career.
Trav's most blunt pledge to Kanye came on "Skitzo," which calls back to West's alleged presidential bid for 2024. "I'm loyal, b—, I got Ye over Biden," Scott candidly raps.
Drake And Travis Scott Take Aim At Their Opps Once Again
Drake and Travis Scott have proven to be a winning combination in the past with diamond-certified smashes like "SICKO MODE," and they aimed to recreate that magic with "MELTDOWN."
Right out of the gate, Drake makes a fiery statement with bars seemingly addressing Pusha T — but he's really sniping his close friend Pharrell, mirroring his shots at Kanye West in his "SICKO MODE" verse.
"I melt down the chains that I bought from yo' boss," Drake raps in reference to a Skateboard P pendant he recently purchased at an auction from Pharrell. The 6 God goes on to diss Pharrell's new position as a creative director at Louis Vuitton and claims nobody's messing with the designer brand since the 2021 death of former head Virgil Abloh.
"Give a f— about all of that heritage s—/ Since V not around, the members done hung up the Louis/ They not even wearing that s—," he continues.
Scott joined Drake in the sinister "tensions rising" theme, subliminally dissing Wonka star Timothée Chalamet, who has reportedly been dating his ex Kylie Jenner. "Chocolate AP and chocolate the Vs (Vs), got the Willy Wonka factory/Burn a athlete like it's calories, find another flame hot as me, b—," Scott spits.
While "Meltdown" may not reach the same commercial heights as "SICKO MODE," it has certainly caused a stir on social media. "Drake went crazy… I love when dude starts gettin' chippy!" Hot 97's Ebro Darden wrote on Twitter. As another fan claimed, "Rap been boring. I gotta thank Drake honestly for wanting to get back in the ring."
Scott Finally Got His Dream Collab
Perhaps one of UTOPIA's buzziest cameos comes from Beyoncé, who appears on "DELRESTO (ECHOES)." It marks a full-circle moment for Scott, too, as he has long tried to manifest a collab with his fellow Houston native, publicly declaring his hopes for a Bey team-up to Complex in 2016. (Prior to UTOPIA's release, eagle-eyed fans noticed that the newspaper cover art for "DELRESTO (ECHOES)" had been incorporated as part of Bey's Renaissance Tour decor.)
As Bey continues to ride out her RENAISSANCE groove, Scott fits in well with his hypnotic flow. And in a rather surprising twist, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon rounds out the track by pouring in his ethereal vocals behind the triumphant Hit-Boy production.
While Bey does much of the heavy lifting on "DELRESTO (ECHOES)," Scott's verse still stands out as he declares he won't give up on a new love interest. "The starry nights, they start to fade (Come on)/ At times, for miles I see your face, yeah," Scott testifies, borrowing from Kanye's "Coldest Winter" flow.
"MODERN JAM" Is The Hit Fans Will Eventually Catch On To
Scott's Ragers normally rush to collide for a sweaty moshpit when his music comes on. But with the genre-bending UTOPIA track "MODERN JAM," La Flame's moving the crowd from the mosh pit to the dance floor.
According to Kanye West fan page Donda's Place, "MODERN JAM" is a 10-year-old alternate version of the raw beat that became Yeezus' "I Am A God." Travis expertly meshes the abrasiveness of Ye's hard-hitting 808s with a groovy baseline. And with production help from Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, the Teezo Touchdown-assisted track is a good bet to slow-burn its way to major chart success — even if it has a different feel than what Scott's fans are used to.
Since the beginning of Scott's career, he has been a trendsetter pushing the boundaries of what's considered mainstream hip-hop. He knows how to introduce foreign sonics in such a digestible way that it allows him to take creative risks and still thrive as a commercial titan — and UTOPIA is proof that he hasn't lost his Midas touch.
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Michaël Brun Talks New EP 'Fami Summer,' SummerStage Blowout: "It Feels Like A Little World That We Created"
Michaël Brun just released three sun-scorched new tracks and performed a guest-stuffed blowout at NYC's SummerStage. In this interview, he discusses his connections to Haiti and its diaspora, and goes deep on his collaborators on 'Fami Summer.'
Michaël Brun's new EP has almost three times as many guests as it does tracks. And he's keen on you knowing about them.
The first tune on Fami Summer, which arrived July 21, features SAINt JHN, Charly Black and J Perry, with an uncredited J Balvin verse. "Shut Up & Dance" is augmented by King Promise, Kes and Anthony Ramos. The third and final cut, "Closer," enlists Stalk Ashley and Kojey Radical.
But it's not guests for the sake of guests: the Haitian DJ and producer does everything with keen intentionality. "Everybody has a perspective," Brun tells GRAMMY.com. "The chance, the opportunity, to bring my culture and all these amazing artists from Haiti and around the world in one space was something that I've always wanted to do."
He's referring to his volcanic SummerStage performance in New York's Central Park, a day after Fami Summer's release. But it applies to that EP, and his artistic presence writ large.
Brun was brought up in Haiti, where he was exposed to a multiplicity of sounds and styles; as the years rolled on, he acutely perceived the Caribbean's ripple effects, between its various islands and around the world. Accordingly, "I felt like the EP could really encapsulate all the different things that made me who I am as an artist today," he says.
Read on for an in-depth interview with Brun about his globe-spanning Summerstage performance, his impressive roster of guests on Fami Summer and the complicated and evolving role of Haiti in the global music landscape.
This interview has been edited for clarity.
Tell me about your recent Summerstage performance. How did it feel up there?
That was, like, a personal achievement. I've been dreaming about a show like that most of my life. I got to bring out so many iconic artists from Haiti. We had, like, 5,000 people out there.
Tell me about those artists you brought onstage.
I had a really, really big group of artists that joined. For the opening, there was DJ KOLO, a great DJ from Haiti. Right now, he has his own scene that he's been working on in the north. He has a lot of house music influences, Afrotech influences.
And then, Paul Beaubrun, who's a really good friend — one of the original people I started with, like seven years ago. He has an incredible band.
So, they performed, and then during my set, the idea behind this show is: I DJ and MC, but then bring out all these different surprise guests throughout the night. Each of the surprise guests is really meaningful to me in different ways, and some of them are from Haiti.
One example is Naika. There was another artist called Anie Alerte. One more is J Perry, who [worked with me on] my new song, "Jessica," on my EP.
So, those are some of the Haitian artists, but then I also had Saint Levant, who worked on my recent song, "Sak Pase." And Joeboy from Nigeria. Anthony Ramos. So, there's a really interesting mix of all kinds of artists from around the world that I've collaborated with.
For the people who came to the show, they were just hearing the set, and there were surprises every five minutes, which is pretty nuts.
Joeboy was one of the first Afrobeats artists I interviewed when I got hired at GRAMMY.com. What do you take away from him?
I love Joeboy. I've known him for a few years through Mr Eazi, because I worked really closely with Mr Eazi for a while; now, he's become a really close friend.
[Joeboy and I] actually have a new song that's going to come out soon, called "Game Over." We premiered it at the show, and actually shot the music video the day before. So, he came from Nigeria, and that was one of the really big surprises I'm happy we got to make.
You released three singles earlier in 2023; now, you're back with new music. Tell me about your creative path to this new EP, Fami Summer.
This year's releases are my first releases with a major. My entire career, I've been indie. I just always felt like I didn't want to do any kind of label partnership until I found partners that really believed in the vision that I had.
As an artist, I've always wanted to make music that builds bridges around the world. So, I felt like with the first three releases, we really focused in on specific areas around the world.
So, "Clueless" was Nigeria, with Oxlade. "Charge It" really felt that confluence. That was with Bayka, who's actually from Kingston; Masego has Jamaican heritage; every time I ever linked with Jozzy, she always talked about how much she loved the dancehall. Then, "Sak Pase" with Saint Levant and Lolo [Zouaï] was very Arabic influenced.
With the EP … I really wanted to bring together my personal heritage as much as possible, which is a mixed Caribbean heritage. There's as much Haitian influence as there is Guyanese influence as there is Jamaican as there is West African, by way of the UK and Europe.
I think because I grew up in Haiti, I was exposed to so many different styles — so many different languages and sounds. So, I felt like the EP could really encapsulate all the different things that made me who I am as an artist today.
Musically, where do all these strains of influence connect for you?
I feel like around Haiti in particular, there's such an interesting history of multiple countries having links to that part of the world.
So, whether it's European presence, whether it's the incredible West African presence that still exists today … if you even look at the different languages that are spoken throughout the Caribbean, whether it's English or Creole or French mixed with our local languages … In Haiti, we have Creole; but then in Jamaica, there's patois.
All those things are kind of related. If you didn't really know that, you might see them as disparate parts of the world. But really, I think the Caribbean is just as Latin as it is African as it is European as it is local and native. I feel like that diversity of sound is what makes the Caribbean what it is — about diversity of culture.
I grew up traveling to Guyana, and I grew up in Haiti. Sometimes, I would come to the States, and I had a chance to go to Europe and West Africa. All of these different influences, I think, made me appreciate different sounds.
That's how I approached every single song: I wanted this to be the truest version of myself, to the music and the collaborators as well.
Can we do a lightning round where you talk about the special guests on the EP, starting with Anthony Ramos?
Anthony, I linked with a couple of years ago now, and we've been working on music and became such good friends. He's one of the most talented people I've ever met. I think most people know him as an actor, but he's also an amazing dancer and singer. He can rap; he can write. It inspires me a lot.
Charly Black?
Charly Black is such a legend. Like, "Gyal You a Party Animal" is one of the biggest Jamaican hits, I think, in the last decade. And that's one of the songs that truly crosses over, because it's something you can hear at any bar, anywhere in the world.
When I went to Kingston earlier this year and had a chance to work with him — especially on the song "Jessica," to get his voice and perspective — that was so cool.
J Perry?
J Perry is actually my cousin; we grew up making music together. He also happens to be, in my opinion, the best hook maker in the world. So undeniable, so catchy, and I think every time we've ever worked together, there's been only great stuff that's come from it.
Kes?
Kes is from Trinidad, and he has really been my doorway into soca culture and Trinidadian culture. He also has become such a great friend. I feel like the way that he approaches his craft is very similar to my own. It's been so cool with that cultural exchange; we talk a lot about history, actually.
King Promise?
King Promise is, in my opinion, one of the rising stars of Ghana. His hook on "Shut Up & Dance" was so infectious. I remember I sent him that beat a few years ago, and he came back within, like, five minutes. We actually met finally properly in person on Saturday, at my show. He's such a cool guy and really embraced being part of this project.
Kojey Radical?
We linked up last year for the first time, and I was a huge fan of his project. I felt like his artistry, aesthetic and vision are so unique. He's really, really versatile. His voice is really powerful. I'm grateful to see an artist always open-minded to try new things, but also very much themselves the whole way through.
SAINt JHN?
My guy and my brother. We linked up five or six years ago. I feel like he played me his first collection way, way back through a mutual friend. To see his career rise and everything that he's done has been so cool.
Finally, we have Stalk Ashley.
I actually also met her on my Kingston trip earlier this year, and she is so amazing. Such a sweet person — super, super talented. We actually worked on that song together, maybe the second day that I was in Jamaica, and it just came so naturally. She's really inspiring, and I'm a fan of her music.

From there, can you talk about the role J Balvin plays in the EP, and in your musical world at large?
We've worked on so many projects over the years. We first linked up for the World Cup in 2018, and had a song called "Positivo," and then worked on his [2020] album Positivo.
We won a Latin GRAMMY from that, and have also been working on a lot of other projects throughout the years and become really, really close friends. He's been an amazing mentor, and also a great collaborator, and I've learned so much through him.
He also introduced me to so many amazing people, like Ed Sheeran. I think with the song "Jessica," it's our first true collaboration for my project. It couldn't have been a more perfect time, because it was right in the center of where our tastes align.
We've been working for years and years, and I feel like we're going to keep working, as well, in the future. To hear him sing in Creole on our song is really, really exciting. I'm grateful to him for opening his world to my songs and my audience, and I feel like we've influenced each other quite a bit.
Before we go, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this: as borders continue to evaporate in the music industry, where does Haiti fit into this puzzle?
I think Haiti's impact in music and culture has been around, like, low-key.
So, even if we go to the most obvious Haitian success story, which, in my opinion, is Wyclef and the Fugees, I think their impact is maybe a little bit understated still today — because The Score is still [one of the top] selling rap albums in history.
To have a Haitian voice have such a huge impact, and then be such a prolific producer, bringing a Haitian flag on TV on the biggest award shows like the GRAMMYs and all kinds of really incredible places — I think that paved the way for future success stories.
And two more recent ones that I know personally are D'Mile and Kaytranada — two artists that have done such incredible things in their respective spaces.
I think the Haitian success stories have been there, but they're not, I think, going to start becoming way more forward facing, as opposed to being more in the background, just because the world's starting to be more open to different languages and new sounds.
I feel like my place in all this is: I feel like a bridge between the diaspora and Haiti. I feel like I'm super connected to both sides of my heritage. I've worked so hard to create a space that feels very welcoming, that feels like a way for people to reconnect with their culture.
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