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Residente's "Rene" Wins Song Of The Year | 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

The Puerto Rican rapper gave a speech about what he feels music should be after winning

Latin GRAMMYs/Oct 28, 2021 - 09:14 pm

Residente's "Rene" has won Song Of The Year at the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs.

The Puerto Rican rapper gave a speech about what he feels music should be. "Art is made to be a reflection... I made this song without fear of being vulnerable," he said. 

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Maluma's "ADMV," Juanes and Sebastian Yatra's "Bonita," Jorge Drexler's "Codo Con Codo," Camilo with Pablo Alboran's "El Mismo Aire," Carlos Vives and Alejandro Sanz' "For Sale," Alejandro Fernandez' "#Elmundofuera (Improvisación)," Kany Garcia's "Lo Que En Ti Veo,"  Ricky Martin's "Tiburones," Karol G and Nicki Minaj's "Tusa," and Camilo and Pedro Capo's "Tutu" were other nominees.

Earlier in the day, Residente was the first artist to win a Latin GRAMMY for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song. He won for his song "Antes Que El Mundo Se Acabe." 

2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards: Complete Winners & Nominees List

Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's official website.

Luis Fonsi Performs | 2024 Latin GRAMMYs
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Watch: Luis Fonsi Performs "Despacito" & Two More Of His Classics At The 2024 Latin GRAMMYs

Just after winning his sixth Latin GRAMMY, the Puerto Rican star celebrated his win — and career — with a feel-good performance of "No Me Doy Por Vencido," "Despacito" and "Santa Marta."

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The legacy of Luis Fonsi's career practically goes hand-in-hand with the history of the Latin GRAMMY Awards. Fresh off his win for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, the Puerto Rican pop icon performed a medley of his greatest hits.

The career-spanning performance began with his beloved 2008 ballad, "No Me Doy Por Vencido." In a sparkling orange suit, Fonsi belted his heart out to the song that's become an anthem of hope. 

Dancers then joined him onstage for a sultry performance of his 2017 global smash, "Despacito," which had the whole audience — including Marc Anthony and his wife Nadia Ferreira — dancing along. Fonsi then closed out his live medley with the upbeat "Santa Marta" from his latest album, El Viaje; he danced into the audience where this year's Person Of The Year honoree, Carlos Vives, sang along with him.

The ambitious El Viaje, which was recorded in several different countries around the world, earned Fonsi a Latin GRAMMY win for Best Pop Vocal Album. It marks his 11th Latin GRAMMY nomination to date; he has won six Latin GRAMMYs, four of those thanks to "Despacito," which won Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year in 2017.

"What I'm most proud of is just that — it's a song that represents my heritage, my language, and the love of my island, Puerto Rico," Fonsi told GRAMMY.com about "Despacito" back in 2022. "It has that swag, that thing, that sabor that we carry in our blood. It's a celebration of all of that."

Just after the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, Fonsi will add an exciting first to his resume: his film debut. The singer will star in the rom-com Say A Little Prayer, which opens in theaters on Nov. 22. 

Check out the complete list of winners and nominees at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs.

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Watch: The Warning Bring Hard Rock Power To The 2024 Latin GRAMMYs With "Qué Más Quieres"

The Mexican trio capped off a banner year with their first performance at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs.

GRAMMYs/Nov 15, 2024 - 04:04 am

The Warning have four albums in their discography, but the sibling trio's latest LP, Keep Me Fed, helped them earn their first Latin GRAMMY nomination. And to celebrate, the three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico, delivered a charged-up performance of their Best Rock Song-nominated track "Qué Más Quieres."

Following a warm introduction from rock legend Juanes, Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal Vélez turned the full-force of their rock firepower on the audience with the Spanish-language power ballad, making for an exhilarating Latin GRAMMYs debut. 

The trio sing in English more often than Spanish, but performing this single allowed them to show off just how expressive they can be in their first language. It was an incendiary moment in a night already packed with unforgettable performances.

Keep Me Fed marked a watershed moment in the band's career. Along with spawning their first Latin GRAMMY nomination, it was their first album to appear on multiple charts internationally, even rising to No. 1 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.

Check out the complete list of winners and nominees at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs.

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Adelaido Solis III of Grupo Frontera Performs | 2024 Latin GRAMMYs
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Watch Grupo Frontera Perform "El Amor De Mi Vida" At The 2024 Latin GRAMMYs

The Mexican American band hit the stage to perform their Latin GRAMMY-winning duet with Grupo Firme.

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Grupo Frontera has helped globalize the música Mexicana movement and proudly represented the genre and norteño music with a heartfelt performance during The Biggest Night In Latin Music. 

Fresh off their first U.S. arena tour, the Mexican American band hit the stage at the 2024 Latin GRAMMY Awards to perform "El Amor De Su Vida." The track won Best Regional Song during the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony. 

Grupo Frontera showcased their regional flair — complete with Tejano style-suits and cowboy hats — bringing life on the border between the US and Mexico to the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs stage. Lead singer Adelaido "Payo" Solís III belted out the band’s love song “El Amor De Su Vida” in a soulful performance, and shouted out the group's roots in Mexico and Texas.

The performance was a continuation of the momentum of their 2023 debut album El Comienzo, which included the genre-bending "Un x100to" featuring Bad Bunny and took home the golden gramophone for Best Norteño Album. Grupo Frontera pushed their cumbia and norteño sound to new places with this year's Jugando a Que No Pasa Nada, which was nominated in the inaugural Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album category (that award ultimately went to Carin León).

Read more: Grupo Frontera On 'Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada' & Fully Expressing Themselves: "This Album Was Made From The Heart"

"Each member of Grupo Frontera listens and plays different styles, so starting from that, we each had a big say in the genres we wanted to play and styles we wanted to record on this album," Solís III told GRAMMY.com in May about the band's latest album. 

Jugando a Que No Pasa Nada included collaborations with artists from around the world. Colombia's Maluma featured on "Por Qué Será," Argentina' s Nicki Nicole was tapped for "Desquite," and fellow Mexican singer Christian Nodal featured on "Ya Pedo Quién Sabe." "(Entre Paréntesis)," their collaboration with Shakira, was also nominated for Song Of The Year, but ultimately lost to Jorge Drexler

Check out the complete list of winners and nominees at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs.

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Becky G and Edgar Barrera perform at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs
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Becky G, Angela Aguilar & Leonardo Aguilar Perform "El Amor De Me Vida" At The 2024 Latin GRAMMYs

The trio were joined by Edgar Barrera for "Por El Contrario," which was nominated for Best Regional Mexican Song at the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMYs.

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Becky G and siblings Ángela and Leonardo Aguilar represent a new generation of artists who are connecting with their roots while modernizing Mexican music.

This musical exploration led Becky G to create ESQUEMAS, an album released in September 2023 featuring the powerhouse collaboration "Por El Contrario" with the heirs of the Aguilar dynasty. A year later, the trio took to the Latin GRAMMYs stage to showcase their global hit, which was nominated for Best Regional Mexican Song (the award went to Grupo Frontera and Grupo Firme).

Becky G, Leonardo, and Angela Aguilar opted for a minimalist staging to spotlight the lyrics and deliver an emotion-filled, if not understated, performance. With a play of soft lights, mostly in red, the artists conveyed sweetness, strength, and elegance. A 12-piece mariachi group, an eight-string ensemble, and Edgar Barrera's memorable guitar appearance completed the refined act.

Written by Edgar Barrera — who leads nominations for this year’s awards with nine nods and took home the golden gramophone for Producer Of The Year during the Premiere Ceremony Kevyn "Keityn" Mauricio Cruz and Elena Rose, this melancholic track became a fan favorite among all three artists' audiences. It amassed over 331 million views on YouTube and exceeded 210 million streams on Spotify as of writing.

"Por El Contrario" marks Becky G's sole name appearance on the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs nomination list, while Ángela Aguilar competes in the coveted Album Of The Year category with Bolero, a collection of Latin romantic classics produced by her father, Ranchera icon Pepe Aguilar, alongside Latin GRAMMY winner Cheche Alara.

Check out the complete list of winners and nominees at the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs.

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