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2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards
The 28th ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards ceremony, presented by ''Billboard'' to honor the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music, took place on September 23, 2021, at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida. The red carpet for the event aired live on Telemundo while the ceremony was broadcast by Universo and Telemundo Internacional, the latter being for Latin America and the Caribbean. Performers Winners and nominees The nominations were announced on August 12, 2021, with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny leading the nominations with 22, followed by Maluma with 11, J Balvin with 9 and Karol G, Anuel AA and Black Eyed Peas with 8 each. Due to the pause on touring for the last year, the category for Tour of the Year was not presented this year. In addition, the eligibility period was extended from its usual one-year period to 18 months (from February 1, 2020, to August 7, 2021), as the 2020 awards were delayed by the pandemic. Winners are listed first and high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watsco Center
The Watsco Center (originally named the University of Miami Convocation Center) is an 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The venue hosts concerts, family shows, trade shows, lecture series, university events and sporting events, including all University of Miami men's and women's basketball games. Founding The arena opened in 2003 and was originally named the University of Miami Convocation Center. The arena is home to the Miami Hurricanes men's and women's basketball teams. Additional events held in the Watsco Center include concerts, sporting events, lectures, award shows, high school graduations, and men's and women's basketball games. It is the largest arena ever built on the University of Miami campus. In 2005, the arena was renamed the BankUnited Center, after Miami Lakes-based BankUnited. In 2016, Miami-based air conditioning company Watsco acquired the naming rights. Prior to the opening of the Watsco Cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bassjackers
Bassjackers is a Dutch electronic music production and DJ duo consisting of Marlon Flohr & Ralph van Hilst. Flohr is the more outspoken member of the duo whereas Van Hilst takes care of "behind-the-scenes" production."Sunburn Goa 2015: Day 3 was owned by Martin Garrix and Bassjackers" ''Radio and Music'', 30 Dec 2015 The duo's tracks, including "Savior", "Crackin" and "Wave Your Hands", reached the Beatport top 100. They are best known for their 2013 single, "Crackin". They ranked at #28 on '' |
Carlos Vives
Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo (born 7 August 1961) is a Colombian singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for his interpretation of traditional music styles of Colombia such as vallenato, cumbia, champeta, bambuco and porro as well as genres such as Latin pop, reggaeton, dance pop and tropical music. Having sold over 30 million records worldwide, Vives is one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in the world as he has progressively helped vallenato gain popularity globally by combining traditional vallenato music with pop/rock music, forming a subgenre that has come to be known as "vallenato-pop". In 2019, Vives was selected as #45 on both the Greatest of All Time Latin Artistand Top Latin Artists 2010sby Billboard (magazine) His hits include "Matilde Lina", "La Hamaca Grande", " La Gota Fría", "Alicia Adorada" (all four of which are covers of classic vallenato songs), " Pa' Mayte", "La Tierra d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todo De Ti
"Todo de Ti" () is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro for his second studio album, ''Vice Versa'' (2021). It was written by Eric Duars, Colla, Mr. NaisGai, Rafa Pabón, and Alejandro, while the production was handled by Mr. NaisGai and Alejandro. The song was released for digital download and streaming by Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment on May 20, 2021, as the second single from the album. A Spanish language dance-pop and electropop song, it is about a girl who drives Alejandro crazy and makes his heart race, while he confesses he likes everything about her. The track received highly positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its fusion of genres and the singer's departure from his regular aesthetic. "Todo de Ti" was ranked among the Best Summer Songs of All Time by ''Rolling Stone''. It was nominated for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards. The song was commercially successful, reaching nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rauw Alejandro
Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz (born January 10, 1993), known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. Referred to as the " King of Modern Reggaeton", he belongs to "the new generation" of Puerto Rican urban musicians. His debut studio album, '' Afrodisíaco'', was released in November 2020. His second studio album, ''Vice Versa'', released in June 2021, featured the lead single " Todo de Ti". He has won two Latin Grammy Awards from twelve nominations. Life and career Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz was born on January 10, 1993, in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was raised in Canóvanas and Carolina. His father, guitarist Raúl Ocasio, and his mother, backing vocalist María Nelly Ruiz, introduced him to some of his musical influences like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Chris Brown. For many years, Alejandro and his father lived in the mainland United States, mainly Miami and New York City, where he got inspiration from the R&B and dancehall genr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrázame Muy Fuerte (song)
"Abrázame Muy Fuerte" (''Hug Me Tightly'') is a song written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. The song was produced and arranged by Bebu Silvetti and it was released as the second single from the album of the same title. The track became Gabriel's seventh number-one single in the ''Billboard'' Top Latin Songs chart. The parent album became commercially successful, peaking at number two in the Top Latin Albums chart in the United States. The singer also received a nomination for Best Latin Pop Album at the 44th Grammy Awards for this release. Gabriel received three Billboard Latin Music Awards for the song, which was used as the main theme for the Mexican telenovela '' Abrázame Muy Fuerte'', starring Victoria Ruffo, Aracely Arámbula and Fernando Colunga. In 2010, Puerto Rican-American singer-songwriter Marc Anthony recorded a cover version of the song for his album '' Iconos''. Background Juan Gabriel is the most successful Hispanic author, selling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Se Me Olvidó Otra Vez
"Se Me Olvidó Otra Vez" () is a song written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel for his fourth studio album, ''Juan Gabriel con el Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán'' (1974). The song is a ranchera number that tells of an impossible reunion as the singer forgets he is the only one who loved a woman. It was released as the lead single from the album in 1975. The song has been listed as among Juan Gabriel's best songs according to music critics and was one of the best-performing singles of 1975 in Mexico. Gabriel has re-recorded the song twice, the first for his compilation album, ''Por Los Siglos'' (2001), and as a duet with fellow Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís on his 28th studio album, ''Los Dúo'' (2015). In 1999, Mexican band Maná covered "Se Me Olvidó Otra Vez" on their second live album-, '' MTV Unplugged''. Mana's rendition is performed as a reggae-tinged cumbia song. Their version was also received positive reactions from music cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuri (Mexican Singer)
Yuridia Valenzuela Canseco, commonly known as Yuri, (born, 6 January 1964) is a Mexican singer, actress and television host. Yuri began her career as a teenage singer in her native country. In 1978 she released her first album titled ''Tú Iluminas mi Vida''. She gained recognition as a result of her participation in the Oti Festival in 1980. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Yuri established herself as one of the most popular pop music singers in Mexico and Latin America. Her vocal quality and versatility allow her to be incorporated into other musical genres, ranging from pop to dance, ranchera and tropical music genres. Thanks to her success and influence, she came to be considered the "Queen of Latin Pop". In the mid-1990s, Yuri put a pause on her musical career and during some years she dedicated herself to the interpretation and preaching of Christian music and gospel. In 2002, she returns to commercial music with much greater impact than her first season as a pop singer. Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guadalupe Pineda
Guadalupe Pineda (born February 23, 1955) is a Mexican singer considered one of Mexico's grassroots musical icons. She is a recipient of the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a multi-Latin Grammy nominee, she has released more than 30 albums during her career covering various styles of music with sales over 14 million copies worldwide. In 1984, she recorded her breakthrough hit "Yolanda", also known as "Te Amo", composed by Pablo Milanes, selling more than 1.5 million copies. She primarily sings in Spanish but has also sung in French, Italian, English, and Hebrew. She has been called the “Queen of Bolero”, but has also sung ballads, mariachi, tango, ranchera, and opera. Pineda has performed all over Mexico and in various countries in Europe and the Americas. She has received gold and platinum certifications for some of her albums due to high sales, including "Un Poco Más" (1986), "20 Boleros de Siempre" (1990), "Costumbres" (1991), and a double platinum certificatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ana Bárbara
Altagracia Ugalde Mota (born January 10, 1971), better known as Ana Bárbara, is a Mexican singer, actress, television personality and model. She has become a prominent figure within Latin entertainment since her professional debut in 1994 and is one of the leading female figures in regional Mexican music. She is recognized for her musical talent as well as her sex appeal. With a distinct vocal range, songwriting and producing talent, Bárbara has defined the modern Grupero performance and is one of the few regional Mexican acts to garner an international following that extends beyond México and the United States. In the past two decades, Bárbara has released eleven studio albums, eighteen compilation albums, over thirty music videos, and four music video DVDs. She has sold over 6 million records in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the United States; she is also the recipient of Latin music's most prestigious accolades. Career Early career In 1988, Bárbara ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myke Towers
Michael Anthony Torres Monge (born January 15, 1994), known by his stage name Myke Towers, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter. Career His mixtape ''El Final del Principio'' (2016) peaked at 12 on Latin Rhythm Albums. Towers collaborated with Bad Bunny with the song "Estamos Arriba" released in June 2019. On July 5, 2019, Piso 21 released the single "Una Vida Para Recordar" featuring Towers. He collaborated with Becky G with the song "Dollar"; a music video was released July 12, 2019. His first studio album ''Easy Money Baby ''Easy Money Baby'' is the second studio album An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. A ...'' was released on January 23, 2020. His EP ''Para Mi Ex'' was released on December 16, 2020. His second album, ''LYKE MIKE'', was released on April 23, 2021. Discography Studio albums Single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reik
Reik is a Mexican pop rock band from Mexicali, Baja California, formed in 2003 by Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas (lead vocals), Julio Ramírez Eguía (guitar, background vocals), and Gilberto Marín Espinoza (guitar). The group's first five albums have been classified as Latin pop, but the group has since transitioned to a more urban-influenced sound since 2015. Reik has won a Latin Billboard Music Award, four Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica awards, and a Latin Grammy. Formed in 2003, the group released its self-titled debut album in 2005 which featured the singles "Yo Quisiera" and "Qué Vida La Mía". Reik's second studio album, ''Secuencia'', was released on 12 December 2006, anchored by the single, "Invierno". On 30 September 2008, Reik released its third studio album ''Un Día Más'', for which the band won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2009. The band's following releases '' Peligro'' (2011) and ''Des/Amor'' (2015) featured a more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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