2021 'Premio Lo Nuestro' nominees ~ Los nominados a 'Premio Lo Nuestro'

The nominees for “Premio Lo Nuestro” 2021 have been revealed. This year the annual music award show will feature a celebration of life with hope, culture and the best in Latin music. The show will air live from Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena on Thursday, February 18 starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. CT) on Univision with the return of the popular magenta carpet in the pre-show “Noche de Estrellas.”

Latin music superstars Alejandro Fernández, Bad Bunny, Camilo, Christian Nodal, J Balvin, Karol G, Maluma, Natti Natasha, Ozuna, and Sebastián Yatra are nominated for this year’s “Premio Lo Nuestro” Artist of the Year. The list of nominees is led by J Balvin with 14 nominations, followed by Maluma with 12, Camilo with 10, Ozuna with eight and Anuel, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Natti Natasha, Sebastian Yatra and Sech with seven each. Fans can vote for their favorite artist here until Monday, January 25 at midnight ET/PT.

Four new categories were added to reflect the growth of Latin music and its popularity. The four categories are: Album of the Year in Pop, Album of the Year in Urban, Album of the Year in Mexican Regional and Cumbia Song of the Year in Mexican Regional. A total of 147 artists are nominated in 34 music categories in four music genres (Pop, Urban, Tropical, and Regional Mexican).

Check out the 2021 “Premio Lo Nuestro”  nominees and then vote here.

Artista Premio Lo Nuestro del Año - Artist Premio Lo Nuestro of the Year

• Alejandro Fernández
• Bad Bunny
• Camilo
• Christian Nodal
• J Balvin
• Karol G
• Maluma
• Natti Natasha
• Ozuna
• Sebastián Yatra

Álbum del Año - Album of the Year

• Alter Ego – Prince Royce
• Ayayay! – Christian Nodal
• Colores – J Balvin
• De Buenos Aires Para el Mundo – Los Ángeles Azules
• Guárdame Esta Noche – El Fantasma
• Hecho en México – Alejandro Fernández
• Más Caro que Ayer – Gerardo Ortiz
• Más Futuro que Pasado – Juanes
• Papi Juancho – Maluma
• YHLQMDLG – Bad Bunny

Canción del Año - Song of the Year

• ‘ADMV’ – Maluma
• ‘Bonita’ – Juanes & Sebastián Yatra
• ‘Carita de Inocente’ – Prince Royce
• ‘Fantasía’ – Ozuna
• ‘Favorito’ – Camilo
• ‘Keii’ – Anuel
• ‘La Mejor Versión De Mí’ (Remix) – Natti Natasha & Romeo Santos
• ‘Morado’ – J Balvin
• ‘Solo Tú’ – Calibre 50
• Tusa’ – Karol G & Nicki Minaj

Artista Revelación Femenina - Female Revelation Artist

• Chesca
• Emilia
• Nathy Peluso
• Nicki Nicole
• Yenni S

Artista Revelación Masculino - Male Revelation Artist

• Camilo
• Jay Wheeler
• Natanael Cano
• Neto Bernal
• Rauw Alejandro

Remix del Año - Remix of the Year

• ‘Caramelo’ (Remix) – Ozuna, Karol G & Myke Towers
• ‘DJ No Pare’ (Remix) – Justin Quiles, Natti Natasha, Farruko Ft. Zion, Dalex & Lenny Tavárez
• Hawái’ (Remix) – Maluma & The Weeknd
• ‘La Cama’ (Remix) – Lunay, Myke Towers, Ozuna, Chencho Corleone & Rauw Alejandro
• ‘La Jeepeta’ (Remix) – Nio García, Anuel, Myke Towers, Brray & Juanka
• ‘La Mejor Versión De Mí’ (Remix) – Natti Natasha & Romeo Santos
• ‘Porfa’ (Remix) – Feid, Justin Quiles, J Balvin Ft. Maluma, Nicky Jam & Sech
• ‘Relación’ (Remix) – Sech, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin Ft. Rosalía & Farruko
• ‘Tattoo’ (Remix) – Rauw Alejandro & Camilo
• ‘Yo No Sé’ (Remix) – Mati Gómez, Nicky Jam & Reik

Colaboración Crossover del Año - Crossover Collaboration of the Year

• ‘Hawái’ – Maluma & The Weeknd
• ‘Mamacita’ – Black Eyed Peas, Ozuna & J. Rey Soul
• ‘Me Gusta’ – Anitta, Cardi B & Myke Towers
• ‘Me Quedaré Contigo’ – Pitbull & Ne-Yo Ft. Lenier & El Micha
• ‘Qué Maldición’ – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga & Snoop Dogg
• ‘Ritmo’ (Bad Boys For Life) – Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin
• ‘Súbelo’ (Further Up) – Static & Been El, Pitbull & Chesca
• ‘TKN’ – Rosalía & Travis Scott
• ‘Tusa’ – Karol G & Nicki Minaj
• ‘Un Día’ (One Day) – J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny Ft. Tainy

Video del Año

• ‘Boogaloo Supreme’ – Víctor Manuelle & Wisin
• ‘Cuando estés Aquí’ – Pablo Alborán
• ‘Después de Todo’ – Yordano
• ‘En Cantos’ – Ile & Natalia Lafourcade
• ‘For Sale’ – Carlos Vives & Alejandro Sanz
• ‘Girasoles’ – Luis Fonsi
• ‘Mala Vida’ – Nicki Nicole
• ‘Pecador’ – Residente
• ‘Qué Lástima’ – Chocquibtown & Sech
• ‘TKN’ – Rosalía & Travis Scott

Pop

Artista del Año - Artist of the Year

• Camilo
• Carlos Rivera
• Enrique Iglesias
• Jennifer López
• Juanes
• Kany García
• Pedro Capó
• Ricky Martin
• Sebastián Yatra
• Shakira

Canción del Año - Song of the Year

• ‘ADMV’ – Maluma
• ‘Bonita’ – Juanes & Sebastián Yatra
• ‘Buena Suerte’ – Pedro Capó
• ‘Favorito’ – Camilo
• ‘Perdiendo la Cabeza’ – Carlos Rivera, Becky G & Pedro Capó
• ‘No Ha Parado De Llover’ – Maná & Sebastián Yatra
• ‘Si Me Dices Que Sí’ – Reik, Farruko & Camilo
• ‘Tabú’ – Pablo Alborán & Ava Max
• ‘Tanto’ – Jesse & Joy & Luis Fonsi
• ‘Tiburones’ – Ricky Martin

Colaboración Del Año - Collaboration of the Year

• ‘Bonita’ – Juanes & Sebastián Yatra
• ‘Como Así’ – Lali Ft. CNCO
• ‘El Ciego’ – Melendi & Cali y El Dandee
• ‘For Sale’ – Carlos Vives & Alejandro Sanz
• ‘Muchacha’ – Gente de Zona & Becky G
• ‘Perdiendo La Cabeza’ – Carlos Rivera, Becky G & Pedro Capó
• ‘Si Me Dices Que Sí’ – Reik, Farruko & Camilo
• ‘Tabú’ – Pablo Alborán & Ava Max
• ‘Tanto’ – Jesse & Joy Ft. Luis Fonsi
• ‘Una Mentira Más’ – Yuri & Natalia Jiménez

Grupo o Dúo del Año - Group or Duo of the Year

• Cali y El Dandee
• CNCO
• Jesse & Joy
• Mau y Ricky
• Reik

Álbum del Año - Album of the Year

• Aire – Jesse & Joy
• Blanco – Ricardo Arjona
• Colegio – Cali y El Dandee
• Más Futuro Que Pasado – Juanes
• Mesa Para Dos – Kany García
• Munay – Pedro Capó
• Pausa – Ricky Martin
• Por Primera Vez – Camilo
• Que Quiénes Somos – CNCO
• 20-21 – Reik

Canción del Año Balada - Song of the Year Ballad

• ‘ADMV’ – Maluma
• ‘Hongos’ – Ricardo Arjona
• ‘Lo Que En Ti Veo’ – Kany García & Nahuel Pennisi
• ‘Te Adoraré’ – Ricardo Montaner
• ‘Una Mentira Más’ – Yuri & Natalia Jiménez

Urbano - Urban

Artista Femenino del Año - Female Artist of the Year

• Anitta
• Becky G
• Cazzu
• Ivy Queen
• Karol G
• Natti Natasha
• Paloma Mami
• Rosalía

Artista Masculino del Año - Male Artist of the Year

• Anuel
• Bad Bunny
• Daddy Yankee
• Farruko
• J Balvin
• Maluma
• Ozuna
• Sech

Canción del Año - Song of the Year

• ‘Fantasía’ – Ozuna
• ‘Hawái’ – Maluma
• ‘Keii’ – Anuel
• ‘La Difícil’ – Bad Bunny
• ‘Morado’ – J Balvin
• ‘Muévelo’ – Nicky Jam & Daddy Yankee
• ‘Que tire Pa Lante’ – Daddy Yankee
• ‘Sigues con Él’ – Arcángel & Sech
• ‘Ritmo’ (Bad Boys For Life) – Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin
• ‘Tusa’ – Karol G & Nicki Minaj

Colaboración del Año - Collaboration of the Year

• ‘Muévelo’ -Nicky Jam & Daddy Yankee
• ‘Qué Pena’ – Maluma & J Balvin
• ‘Ritmo’ (Bad Boys For Life) – Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin
• ‘Sigues Con Él’ – Arcángel & Sech
• ‘Tusa’ – Karol G & Nicki Minaj

Álbum del Año - Album of the Year

• 1 of 1 – Sech
• Colores – J Balvin
• Nibiru – Ozuna
• Papi Juancho – Maluma
• YHLQMDLG – Bad Bunny

Canción del Año - Song of the Year

• ‘Honey Boo’ – CNCO & Natti Natasha
• ‘Me Gusta’ – Shakira & Anuel
• ‘Me Quedaré Contigo’ – Pitbull & Ne-Yo Ft. Lenier & El Micha
• ‘Si Me Dices que Sí’ – Reik, Farruko & Camilo
• ‘TBT’ – Sebastián Yatra, Rauw Alejandro & Manuel Turizo

Urbano/Trap

Canción del Año - Song of the Year

• ‘Bounce’ – Cazzu
• ‘Gan-Ga’ – Bryant Myers
• ‘Medusa’ – Jhay Cortez, Anuel & J Balvin
• ‘No Me Ame’ – Rvssian, Anuel & Juice Wrld
• ‘Vete’ – Bad Bunny

Tropical

Artista del Año - Artist of the Year

• Carlos Vives
• Gente De Zona
• Gilberto Santa Rosa
• Juan Luis Guerra
• Marc Anthony
• Prince Royce
• Romeo Santos
• Silvestre Dangond
• Víctor Manuelle
• Willie Colón

Canción del Año - Song of the Year

• ‘Boogaloo Supreme’ – Víctor Manuelle & Wisin
• ‘Carita de Inocente’ – Prince Royce
• ‘El Carnaval de Celia: A Tribute’ – KYEN?ES?
• ‘La Mejor Versión de Mí’ – Natti Natasha & Romeo Santos
• ‘Lámpara Pa’ Mis Pies’ – Juan Luis Guerra
• ‘Lo Que te Di’ – Marc Anthony
• ‘No te Vayas’ – Carlos Vives
• ‘Pa’lante y Pa’tras’ – N’Klabe, La Tribu de Abrante & Farina
• ‘Perriando’ (La Murga Remix) -Reykon Ft. Willie Colón
• ‘Vallenato Apretao’ – Silvestre Dangond

Colaboración del Año - Collaboration of the Year

• ‘Boogaloo Supreme’ – Víctor Manuelle & Wisin
• ‘Canción Para Rubén’ – Carlos Vives & Rubén Blades
• ‘Cartagena’ – Fonseca & Silvestre Dangond
• ‘Imaginarme Sin Ti’ – Elvis Crespo & Manny Cruz
• ‘La Familia’ – Gilberto Santa Rosa & Tito Nieves
• ‘Mi Corazón Es Tuyo’ – Olga Tañón & Manny Manuel
• ‘Nuestro Amor’ – Alex Bueno & Romeo Santos
• ‘Pa’lante y Pa’tras’ – N’Klabe, La Tribu de Abrante & Farina
• ‘Perriando’ (La Murga Remix) -Reykon Ft. Willie Colón
• ‘Vallenato Apretao’ – Silvestre Dangond Ft. Zion y Lennox

 Regional Mexicano

Artista del Año - Artist of the Year

• Alejandro Fernández
• Carin León
• Chiquis
• Christian Nodal
• El Fantasma
• Gerardo Ortiz
• Joss Favela
• Neto Bernal
• Lenin Ramírez
• Natanael Cano

Canción del Año - Song of the Year

• ‘Amor Tumbao’ – Natanael Cano
• ‘Caballero’ – Alejandro Fernández
• ‘Dormida’ – Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
• ‘En Eso No Quedamos’ – Banda Los Sebastianes
• ‘Escondidos’ – La Adictiva San José De Mesillas
• ‘Otra Borrachera’ – Gerardo Ortiz
• ‘Se Me Olvidó’ – Christian Nodal
• ‘Si Quieres’ – Neto Bernal & Carolina Ross
• ‘Solo Tú’ – Calibre 50
• ‘Yo Ya No Vuelvo Contigo’ (En Vivo) – Lenin Ramírez Ft. Grupo Firme

Colaboración del Año - Collaboration of the Year

• ‘No Es Que Me Gustes’ – Luis Coronel & La Séptima Banda
• ‘Qué Maldición’ – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga & Snoop Dogg
• ‘Si quieres’ – Neto Bernal & Carolina Ross
• ‘Y La Hice Llorar’ – Los Ángeles Azules Ft. Abel Pintos
• ‘Yo Ya No Vuelvo Contigo’ (En Vivo) – Lenin Ramírez Ft. Grupo Firme

Grupo o Dúo del Año - Group or Duo of the Year

• Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50
• Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
• Grupo Firme
• Los Ángeles Azules

Canción Sierreña del Año - Sierreña Song of the Year

• ‘Con tus Besos’ – Eslabón Armado
• ‘El Güero’ – Marca MP
• ‘El Muchacho Alegre’ – Fuerza Regida
• ‘En Boca de Todos’ – T3r Elemento
• ‘Tú’ – Carín León

Canción Banda del Año - Banda Song of the Year

• ‘Dormida’ – Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
• ‘En Eso Quedamos’ – Banda Los Sebastianes
• ‘Escondidos’ – La Adictiva Banda San José de Mesillas
• ‘Esta Vez Soy Yo’ – Banda Carnaval
• ‘Yo Ya No Vuelvo Contigo’ (En Vivo) – Lenin Ramírez Ft. Grupo Firme

Canción Norteña del Año - Northern Song of the Year

• ‘El Envidioso’ – Los Dos Carnales
• ‘En Honor a Ti’ – La Maquinaria Norteña Ft. Grupo Firme
• ‘Más te Recuerdo’ – Julión Álvarez
• ‘Otra Borrachera’ – Gerardo Ortiz
• ‘Solo Tú’ – Calibre 50

Canción Mariachi/Ranchera del Año - Mariachi/Ranchera Song of the Year

• ‘Caballero’ – Alejandro Fernández
• ‘Claro y Obvio’ – Joss Favela
• ‘Dile’ – Jary Franco
• ‘Se me Olvidó’ – Christian Nodal
• ‘Si Quieres’ – Neto Bernal & Carolina Ross

Canción Cumbia del Año - Cumbia Song of the Year

• ‘Acaríñame’ – Los Ángeles Azules, Julieta Venegas & Juan Ingaramo
• ‘Te Metiste’ – Los Ángeles Charly
• ‘Te Extraño, Te Olvido, Te Amo’ – Los Socios Del Ritmo & Chiquis
• ‘Tú y Yo’ – Raymix & Paulina Rubio
• ‘Y La Hice Llorar’ – Los Ángeles Azules Ft. Abel Pintos..

Álbum del Año - Album of the Year

• Ayayay! – Christian Nodal
• De Buenos Aires para el Mundo – Los Ángeles Azules
• El Trabajo es la Suerte – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• En Vivo desde Anaheim, CA – Grupo Firme
• Guárdame esta Noche – El Fantasma
• Hecho en México – Alejandro Fernández
• Labios Mentirosos – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
• Más Caro que Ayer – Gerardo Ortiz
• Porque Así Tenía que Ser – Banda Carnaval
• Simplemente Gracias – Calibre 50

Given the current challenges imposed by COVID-19, Univision and its production teams will follow strict guidelines and restrictions, in full compliance with local authorities and public health recommendations, to implement this year’s show safely.

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Music mourns the loss of renown salsa artist Tito Rojas el gallo salsero

The music industry is mourning the loss of one of its salsa music classic artists, Julio Cesar Rojas Lopez, who is known in the entertainment world as el gallo salsero Tito Rojas. No, he doesn't sing like a gallo (rooster) but it's more so due to his imitation of a rooster during his performances. The Puerto Rican artist died at the age of 65 at a family residence in Humacao, Puerto Rico due to health complications.

Tito Rojas' passing was confirmed by the director of Criminal Investigations of Humacao, Teddy Morales in indicating that the call to the police was registered at around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020. The cause of the artist death was due to health complications - a heart attack.

A police officer indicated Tito Rojas had just left from a family gathering at the Tejas neighborhood in Humacao.

“When the activity ended, he left for his residency, but a little while after leaving, he stopped at one of his cousin's house at the Mariana neighborhood and tells him he doesn't feel well,” Morales said. “He asks him to take him to the hospital. When they are about to get in the family member's vehicle, he collapsed,” he added. “A little while after the paramedics arrive and certify he died. There were no signs of violence, but everything seemed to be due to a health situation.”

Tito Rojas' followers were able to enjoy his last presentation on Christmas Eve, a virtual Christmas special titled “Canta Gallo canta” (sing rooster sing) that was transmitted on YouTube. “I want you to enjoy to the max this Christmas special that I prepared for all of you. Dale pa’ bajo,” he wrote. Dale pa’ bajo was a common phrase Tito used in his performances as well in which I'd translate as hit it downward. 

Among all his recordings in his four decades as an artist - albums, singles..., Tito recorded his last album in 2019, Un gallo para la historia, that includes “Vivo feliz,” “Los años no pasan en vano” and “Maldito amor bendito amor,” among others. 

After knowing of Tito Rojas death, the Mayor of Humacao, Luis Raul Sanchez Hernandez, declared five days of mourning and made available the Marcel Trujillo Coliseum to the family for the wake. “If something distinguished Tito Rojas in addition to his voice, it was his humility and commitment to the Humacaeña community,” said the municipal executive.

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A few photos of Tito Rojas in Tampa, FL a few years ago.

Photo credits Doris Irizarry

Our deepest condolences to Tito Rojas family and friends. Rest in peace gallo salsero.

Education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona references 'Flor Palida' in his first speech

I could not be prouder of my roots and I definitely can relate to education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona's first speech. We have a few things in common.

Miguel Cardona is a native from Meriden, CT of Puerto Rican descent whose grandparents were from Aguada, Puerto Rico. In his prime age of 45, currently Connecticut’s education commissioner was educated in Meriden up until high school and then attended college in Connecticut being the first in his family to graduate from college.

Mr. Cardona presented his first speech during a press conference in Wilmington, Delaware after President elect Joe Biden's introduction and presented his education secretary nominee. It was clear what Mr. Cardona's top priority is to be an asset in addressing educational gaps due to school closures during Covid-19.

“For too many students, public education in America has been a ‘flor pálida,’ a wilted rose neglected and in need of care,” stated Cardona. “We must be the master gardeners who cultivate it, who work every day to preserve its beauty and its purpose.” To mention, Cardona's reference to ‘flor pálida’ in education, “Flor Pálida” is the title to salsa artist Marc Anthony's single and is Mr. Cardona's idol who he hopes to meet one day.

And the cream of the crop, he (we) is (are) “... as American as apple pie and rice and beans,” as Mr, Cardona clearly stated.

If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Cardona would replace Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

On behalf of myself and my family our sincerest congratulations to Miguel Cardona's nomination. He is from my hometown, our parents are from Puerto Rico, and my grandparents are also from Aguada - my grandma seeked a better future outside of the island by moving to Meriden, CT. I was fortunate to have a great education in Meriden and then college in the state... 

And lastly, Marc Anthony who I have referred to for many years as mi flaco querido is my favorite salsa artist since we met back in the early 1990s. And yes, we know Mr, Cardona's family. Furthermore, I have an uncle, Sergeant William T. Cardona, who is probably tied to the Cardona family in some way.

Listen to Miguel Cardona's inspiring speech here. And of course listen to Marc Anthony's beautiful song “Flor Pálida” here.  

Dos grandes Daddy Yankee y Marc Anthony se unen y lanzan nuevo éxito 'De vuelta pa’ la vuelta'

A pesar de los momentos difíciles que aún se esta viviendo y la industria del entretenimiento también sintiendo sus afectos, los lanzamientos siguen a flote. Recientemente dos íconos mundiales de la música, Daddy Yankee y Marc Anthony, unieron sus voces para lanzar “De vuelta pa’ la vuelta,” un tema que fusiona la salsa con el género urbano logrando una colaboración única e inesperada. “De vuelta pa’ la vuelta” producido por el ganador del Grammy Latino y aclamado pianista y productor puertorriqueño, Sergio George fue escrita por Daddy Yankee, Marc Anthony y Edgardo Barreras. 

“Uno de mis deseos… era grabar una salsa como la de los tiempos de La Fania. Qué mejor satisfacción para un artista que grabar con alguien que uno escuche y lo tenga en su playlist. Marc es un ícono de nuestra música latina. Entrar a su mundo tropical y ser parte de esa magia, siempre estuvo en mi “bucket list.” Por mucho tiempo quería demostrar ese lado musical que algunas personas desconocían de mí, y qué mejor que ir de la mano del maestro Sergio George y un salvaje como Marc. La visión fue traer algo refrescante, poder colapsar el mundo de la salsa con el reggaetón en sus esencias más puras para que la canción tuviera su propia identidad. Esto es salsa de callejón, rumba de barrio con mucha clase pa’ prender la Navidad,” expresó Daddy Yankee.

“Hace mucho tiempo que deseábamos trabajar juntos. Esta colaboración fue muy especial para mí porque tuve la experiencia de ver a Yankee sumergirse totalmente en mi mundo tropical. Él, sin duda alguna, ha hecho historia en el género que representa, y ahora tenemos la oportunidad de unir nuestras voces en este tema que está lleno de elementos musicales que celebran nuestra cultura y que nos dan la oportunidad de representar nuestra raza latina en todas partes del mundo,” expresó Marc Anthony.

El video, “De vuelta pa’ la vuelta,” se estrenó en YouTube el jueves 10 de diciembre lo cual fue reproducido más de 389,000 veces en menos de una hora y se mantuvo unos de los videos mas visto por unos cuantos días. Con respeto al sencillo, fue lanzado en todas las plataformas digital musical el viernes 11 de diciembre y presentemente en iTunes la canción esta en la cima de la música tropical en los Estados Unidos. Además, tanto el video como el sencillo son distribuidos por El Cartel Records/UMG. Vea el video aquí.

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Two music icons Daddy Yankee and Marc Anthony unite and release a new hit 'De vuelta pa’ la vuelta'

Despite the rough times still being lived and the entertainment industry also feeling its affects, new releases are still going strong. Recently two global music icons, Daddy Yankee and Marc Anthony united their voices to release “De vuelta pa’ la vuelta,” a track fusing classic salsa with reggaeton beats, producing for the first time ever a historic and unexpected collaboration. “De vuelta pa’ la vuelta” produced by Latin Grammy winner, acclaimed pianist and Puerto Rican producer, Sergio George was written by Daddy Yankee, Marc Anthony and Edgardo Barreras.

“One of my dreams…was to record salsa like back in La Fania days. One of the greatest experiences and satisfaction for an artist is to record with someone they listen to and have on their playlist. Marc is a Latin music icon. To have the honor to enter his musical world and be part of that magic was always on my bucket list, I’ve wanted to show a musical side that not many people know about, and what better way to do that than hand in hand with a legendary producer like Sergio George and a powerhouse like Marc. The vision was to bring something refreshing, to be able to fuse the world of salsa with the essence of reggaeton and at the same time give the song its own identity. This is salsa de callejón,  rumba de barrio with the right touch of elegance to light up Christmas,” expressed Daddy Yankee.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve wanted to work together. It was such an experience to see Yankee dive into my world. He is a force to be reckoned that has set so many precedents in the Latin music scene. Now with this song, we have the opportunity to unite our voices, highlight our culture and honor our Latino roots,” expressed Latin music icon, Marc Anthony.

The video, “De vuelta pa’ la vuelta,” released Thursday, December 10 had over 389,000 views in less than an hour and was one of the most viewed videos for several days. As for the single, it was released on all digital music platforms Friday, December 11 and is presently iTunes top tropical music song in the United States. In addition, both are distributed by El Cartel Records/UMG.

Watch the official music video for “De vuelta pa’ la vuelta,” here.

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First performers for the 2020 'Latin Grammys'

The last Latin award show for 2020, "Latin Grammy Awards," has it's first artists to perform Thursday, Nov. 19. This year, the award show hosted by Carlos Rivera and Roselyn Sánchez, will be filmed in Miami, Florida and televised Thursday, Nov. 19.

Thus far in the line up are Bad Bunny, Pedro Capó, Alejandro Fernández, Karol G, Kany García, Los Tigres del Norte, Christian Nodal, Nathy Peluso and Fito Páez. Marc Anthony, the Latin Recording Academy's 2016 Person Of The Year, will also perform.

With the theme Music Makes Us Human, the reimagined telecast will be anchored from Miami, featuring artist performances from multiple cities around the world. The show will be a celebration of musical excellence and the power of music to bring us together, through diverse stories of hope, community and a renewed sense of purpose.

Due to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 21st annual "Latin Grammy Awards" will not have a live audience or a red carpet. The Latin Recording Academy, Univision and its production teams will adhere to strictest safety guidelines and protocols.

The award show will air on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 19.00 (MEX)/20.00 (COL)/22.00 (ARG/CHI), and on Televisa Channel 5.

Review the 2020 "Latin Grammy Awards" nominees list here.

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A few videos of the 'Billboard Latin Music Awards' performances

 

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