From Karol G to Shakira

Biza + Shak = Best Performance of the Night

a high energy performance supported by strangeThe songs had the entire theater jumping for the best set of the night. At just 17 years old, Spanish rapper Milo J opened the performance with a fiery rap verse of the latest “Bzrp music sessions” before a choir changed Quevedo’s session with a ballad rendition of TikTok’s favorite song. The audience went crazy when Shakira, who took the stage for the second time accompanied by a tango dancer, sang spicy lyrics about her breakup with Piqué in the footballer’s own country. Now that is a medley – M.T.

Latin composers get their shine

With the introduction of the Songwriter of the Year category, Latin songwriters rightly got their shine at the 2023 ceremony. While Shakira was acting the worldwide hit “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” came out into the crowd to dance with co-writer Kevyn “Keityn” Mauricio Cruz. Later, the Mexican hit artist Edgar Barrera performed on his keyboard along with Iza, Camilo and Manuel Carrasco. Barrera won both Songwriter and Producer of the Year. Next year, both awards should be presented during the television broadcast. – L.V.

Although many mocked this year’s nominations for leaving out the massive wave of Mexican music that made waves globally this year, a few moments on stage gave the genre some much-needed attention. Featherweight and Eslabon Armado joined on stage for the first time televised presentation of “She Baila Sola”, choosing to sing the summer hit over a chic white ensemble. (On the red carpet, Nicki Nicole said Rolling Stone (She’d be screaming every word.)

Christian Nodal and Carin Leon also showed off their vocal talents during performances throughout the night. Let’s hope the Latin Recording Academy has taken note and gives these artists room in the nominations next year. –J.L.

Sparks fly for Karol G and ugly

Although they remain silent about their rumored romance, Karol G and Feid drove their fans crazy with the sweet interactions they shared at this year’s awards. When Karol G Tomorrow will be nice defeated Feid’s LP in the Best Urban Music Album category, ran towards him and gave him a big hug. He also appeared to kiss her cheek. Karol G later fell in love with her and was seen dancing and singing during Feid’s final performance. After Rauwsalia, Love is still alive in reggaeton. – L.V.

The it couple of Latin music debuts on the red carpet

You can’t help but smile when you see Nicki Nicole blush after a compliment from Featherweight. The Argentine singer and the Mexican star walked their first red carpet together, hand in hand while gushing about each other’s musical projects this year. “I’m very happy to have company tonight,” Nicole said shyly in a Interview with Rolling Stone. “I’m rooting for the queen!” She joked Peso. – M.T.

Karol G makes history in urban music

Tomorrow will be nice made history. Before accepting the trophy Album of the yearKarol G celebrated becoming the second woman in win the prize for Best Urban Music Album, exactly 10 years after Mala Rodríguez, who won in 2013 for witch. “I can’t believe that this year the winner of the Urban Music Album is a woman,” Karol said after hugging Feid and going on stage. – M.T.

Bocelli shine

Andrea Bocelli made a glorious appearance on stage and earned a standing ovation when she sang “Granada,” the classic song by renowned Mexican composer Agustín Lara. Around him, the stage paid homage to cultures from across Latin America, with a variety of dancers supporting him. As the Italian giant sang notes that seemed to shake the entire auditorium, the audience jumped to their feet and cheered him on. –J.L.