Latin Grammy Awards: Rosalia’s triumph

In Las Vegas, Latin music had its big winner. Spanish star Rosalia dominated the 27th edition of the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, notably winning the album of the year prize for LUX.

Rosalia, who opened the ceremony with a medley bringing together her hits La perla, Dios es un stalker and La rumba del perdon, was the favorite, with seven nominations. His opening performance, described as ethereal, blended several tracks from his critically acclaimed album.

His album LUX (Complete Works) was honored by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences as Album of the Year, the most important award of the evening. This is her third Latin Grammy in this category, after Motomami in 2022, and El Mal Querer in 2019. LUX, an avant-garde classic pop album, also makes her among the favorites for the next Grammy nominations, announced next week.

“To everyone who told me I wasn’t good enough, or that my music was too weird, I’m grateful they didn’t listen to a single word,” she said on stage. “Now I’m winning these awards,” she added to applause.

Earlier, La perla, which she performs with the trio Yahritza y Su Esencia, was crowned song of the year. Rosalia also won the Grammy for Best Pop Song and Best Short Form Music Video.

Milo J, the surprise from Argentina

For his part, the Argentinian Milo J, with his title Niño, surprised and won with Recording of the Year, notably ahead of Karol C and Mon Laferte. “I think Niño is the song I'm most proud of out of all the songs I've written so far,” said the 20-year-old artist.

“Long live Argentinian folklore!” », added the rapper mixing folk sounds into his music, which triumphed in categories such as best urban interpretation, where he competed with heavyweights, and best folk music album, among others.

Among these heavyweights, Puerto Rican Daddy Yankee, who won the personality of the year award. “Your music has inspired an entire generation,” greeted Janet Jackson to loud applause from the audience. The two artists had already collaborated in 2018 on the title Made For Now. “It takes vision and courage to help change the sound of music and create new possibilities for the artists who come after you. Daddy Yankee did it,” the singer also said.

Earlier, the singer-songwriter appeared on stage waving a huge Puerto Rican flag. He has performed classics such as Rompe, Dura, Con Calma, Gasolina and Despacito alongside artists such as LL Cool J, French Montana, Bad Gyal and Bizarrap. Just like Rosalia, Karol G, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Jorge Drexler were nominated seven times.