What are the Most Important Categories at the 2024 Latin Grammys?

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Latin music is bigger than ever and the Latin Grammys are the perfect way to celebrate it. This year, the awards ceremony will be held at Miami's Kaseya Center on November 14, 2024, making it the 25th edition of this prestigious awards ceremony. The Latin Recording Academy has announced nominees in 58 categories, with several standing out for their significance in today's music industry.

Among the most anticipated are Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year, showcasing musical quality and the nominated artists' cultural impact.

Record of the Year

This category is crucial as it celebrates the production and artistry behind a song. This year's nominees include stars like Bad Bunny with 'Monaco,' Karol G with 'Mi ex tenía razón,' and Anitta with 'Mil veces.' The diversity of genres within this category highlights the evolution of Latin music as it merges with other styles, making it even more appealing to a global audience.

Nominees:

• Anitta: 'Mil veces'
• Bad Bunny: 'Monaco'
• Camilo & Carin León: 'Una vida pasada'
• Cimafunk & Monsieur Periné: 'Catalina'
• Fonseca & Grupo Niche: 'Con dinero y sin dinero'
• Juan Luis Guerra 4.40: 'Mambo 23'
• Mon Laferte: 'Tenochtitlán'
• Kali Uchis & Peso Pluma: 'Igual que un ángel'
• Karol G: 'Mi ex tenía razón'

Album of the Year

This category is another highly anticipated one. Competing this year are albums like 'Mañana será bonito (Bichota Season)' by Karol G and 'García' by Kany García. The wide range of musical genres represented, from pop to alternative rock, reflects the cultural richness of Latin music. This category also showcases both established and emerging artists, providing new voices with a space in the industry.

Nominees:

• Ángela Aguilar: 'Bolero'
• Camilo: 'Cuatro'
• Xande de Pilares: 'Xande Canta Caetano'
• Karol G: 'Mañana será bonito (Bichota Season)'
• Kany García: 'García'
• Juan Luis Guerra 4.40: 'Radio Güira'
• Mon Laferte: 'Autopoiética'
• Carin León: 'Boca chueca, vol. 1'
• Residente: 'Las letras ya no importan'
• Shakira: 'Las mujeres ya no lloran'

Song of the Year

This category celebrates individual songwriting. Notable nominees include 'A fuego lento' by Daymé Arocena and Vicente García and 'Derrumbe' by Jorge Drexler. The competition is intense, and songs that have deeply resonated with audiences make them strong contenders.

Nominees:

• Daymé Arocena & Vicente García: 'A fuego lento'
• Maura Nava: 'A la mitad (banda sonora de la serie Zorro)'
• Gian Marco & Rubén Blades: 'Aún me sigo encontrando'
• Elena Rose, Danny Ocean & Jerry Di: 'Caracas en el 2000'

• Jorge Drexler: 'Derrumbe'
• Shakira & Grupo Frontera: '(Entre paréntesis)'
• Karol G: 'Mi ex tenía razón'
• Maluma & Carin León: 'Según quién'
• Kany García & Carin León: 'Te lo agradezco'
• Residente, Silvia Pérez Cruz & Penélope Cruz: '313'

Best New Artist

This category is important for highlighting new voices in Latin music.

Nominees:

• Agris
• Kevin Aguilar
• Darumas
• Nicolle Horbath
• Latin Mafia
• Cacá Magalhães
• Os Garotin
• Íñigo Quintero
• Sofi Saar
• Ela Taubert

Best Urbano Song

Urbano music continues to gain traction, and this category highlights the best in the genre.

Nominees:

• Daddy Yankee: 'Bonita'
• Quevedo: 'Columbia'
• Sky Rompiendo, Feid & Myke Towers: 'El cielo'
• Feid ft. Jacob: 'Luna'

• Karol G: 'Qlona'

Best Rap/Hip Hop Song

Rap also has its space at the Latin Grammys, with nominations like:

• Nathy Peluso: 'Aprender A Amar'
• Eladio Carrion: 'Bendecido'
• Akapellah ft. La Sabia Escuela: '(Akapellah)'

• Bad Bunny & Luar La L: 'Teléfono Nuevo'
• Bad Bunny & Eladio Carrion: 'Thunder y Lightning'

This year, the Latin Grammys introduced new categories like 'Best Latin Electronic Music Performance,' reflecting a growing trend of including emerging genres in the Latin music world. This expansion not only broadens the awards' reach but also acknowledges the impact of these genres on today's music culture.