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At the 2024 Latin American Music Awards, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Yandel delivered an exhilarating show and testified why he’s a genre pioneer. The Latin music icon also accepted the Latin AMA Pioneer Award for his trailblazing contributions in reggaetón.
Clad in a black leather outfit and silver chains, looking straight out of a post-apocalyptic Mad Max setting, the Puerto Rican artist rocked the stage alongside dancers in matching black outfits and several of his genre peers.
He opened his medley with “Caserio,” a savory slow-tempo dancehall tune, and transitioned to “Te Suelto el Pelo” — that’s when the reggaetón rhythm began to set the mood. The momentum started crescendoing as Yandel spun through his hits such as “Permítame,” originally by Tony Dize, and was soon joined by Jay Wheeler.
The superstar then smoothly moved on to sing his banger “Encantadora” alongside Farruko, who delivered sultry vocals. As the light work continued to intrigue, Feid stepped onstage in his signature neon green, and they both began to sing “Fecha” from their latest joint album Manifesting 20-05.
After the nearly 10-minute performance was done, Jay Wheeler, Farruko, Feid, Steve Aoki and Arcángel gathered to offer heartfelt words of why Yandel has created such an impact in Latin music.
Here’s Yandel’s full speech below:
“I have been in this career for a long time, since 1998. I chose to be in this career because of my love for music and the true love of those beginnings, when reggaetón was nothing. You live in moments with many hurdles along the way, but when you don’t lose faith and you set your mind to dedication, effort and passion, there is no one or nothing that can stop you. You are going to make it.
“And these magical moments are unique and I feel very proud to be here. Thanks to my work, my team, and to all the artists and colleagues who have collaborated with me during all this time, all this way of music. Among them my partner of many battles, my brother Wisin, I love you with all my heart, my brother. We have both been blessed as duos and with our new career also as solo artists, so it is a blessing. Brother, I love you with all my heart and we are going to keep breaking.
“To my people at Warner Latino, Alejandro Duque and Roberto Andrade, thank you for believing in me, for supporting me in this beautiful stage of my career. To my support that you give me every day, without you this would not be possible. So much respect. Manifesting is on the street, breaking. Thank you.”
Thalia, Becky G, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce co-hosed the award ceremony that presented in a combination of English and Spanish, marking the first time any major U.S. award show featured a bilingual broadcast via Univision.
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Sporting a red, snazzy suit with bold glasses and cornrows, the Medellín native showed off his vocal prowess on his heartbreak tribute song.
“Loves like yours can’t be bought, they can’t be compared, they can’t be known/ If I gave my all to make this relationship last/ Look me in the face and tell me you don’t know me,” he crooned against blaring horns a festive rhythm section, enlivening the crowed in attendance, and this viewer. The song is the first single of his upcoming album, set for release May 9th.
The song was a timely choice, especially considering that the original 1978 classic was inducted into the National Recording Registry this year, the song that became emblematic at the height of the 1970s New York City salsa era.
The 2024 Latin American Music Awards took place Thursday, April 25, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision.
Hitmakers Feid and Peso Pluma lead this year’s list of nominations with 12 nods each. The Colombian singer and Mexican star, who are up for the coveted artist of the year award and album of the year award, are followed by top nominees Bad Bunny (11), Grupo Frontera (11), Karol G (9), Shakira (9), Eslabon Armado (8) and Fuerza Regida (8).
Thalia, Becky G, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce co-hosed the award ceremony that presented in a combination of English and Spanish, marking the first time any major U.S. award show featured a bilingual broadcast.
“It” couple Jay Wheeler and Zhamira Zambrano took center stage to deliver a swoon-worthy performance at the 2024 Latin American Music Awards on Thursday (April 25). Totally matching in all-black outfits, Zambrano in a slick tube-top long dress and Wheeler in an all-leather ensemble, the lovebirds performed “Extrañándote” accompanied by a live orchestra for a […]
With high spirts and an energetic presence, Thalia opened up the Latin American Music Awards with the world premiere of the “Te Va a Doler” remix from her upcoming album A Mucha Honra, which releases Friday. Behind the decks was Mexican American DJ Deorro, who gave the song the electronic treatment.
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Rocking a metallic outfit channeling the spirit of a sexy space cadet, the Mexican icon showcased her dance moves amid over a dozen dancers who wore similar shiny outfits. “Thalia!” the audience chanted at the end of her lively presentation.
“What a joy to see so many familiar faces, and what a beautiful blend of cultures. We are here because we speak música,” the co-host said at the end of her set.
Thalia recently told Billboard Español, “‘Te Va a Doler’ is a song that despite being regional, has a little bit of both worlds. It has a little more of Thalia’s universe, of my musical and interpretative style, but it still has the power and sonority of the new Mexican regional.’
The 2024 Latin American Music Awards took place Thursday, April 25, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision. Hitmakers Feid and Peso Pluma lead this year’s list of nominations with 12 nods each.
The Colombian singer and Mexican star, who are up for the coveted artist of the year award and album of the year award, are followed by top nominees Bad Bunny (11), Grupo Frontera (11), Karol G (9), Shakira (9), Eslabon Armado (8) and Fuerza Regida (8).
Thalia, Becky G, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce co-hosed the award ceremony that presented in a combination of English and Spanish, marking the first time any major U.S. awards show featured a bilingual broadcast.
Hitmakers Feid and Peso Pluma lead the 2024 Latin American Music Awards nominations with 12 nods each. Both are up for artist of the year, alongside other big names including Karol G, Bad Bunny and Shakira. Other main categories include new artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year.
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Co-hosted by Thalia, Becky G, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce, this year’s awards ceremony — airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision — celebrates the theme “We Speak Música,” marking the first time ever that the awards host a bilingual edition.
“I know there are many generations that also identify with their Latin roots and want to participate in celebrating our culture but maybe don’t always feel welcomed to do so, so our hope is to extend a big hug to all the multi-generational families that are going to be watching this show,” Becky G told Billboard.
Below, the updating winners list from tonight’s (April 25) ceremony:
Best Album – Regional Mexican
Desvelado – Eslabon ArmadoColmillo De Leche – Carin LeónEl Comienzo – Grupo FronteraWINNER: Génesis – Peso PlumaPa Las Baby’s y Belikeada – Fuerza Regida
Artist Of The Year
Bad BunnyCarin LeónEslabon ArmadoFeidFuerza RegidaKarol GPeso PlumaRauw AlejandroRomeo SantosShakira
New Artist Of The Year
Bad GyalChino PacasGabito BallesterosMajo AguilarPeso PlumaVenestiXaviYng LvcasYoung MikoZhamira Zambrano
Song Of The Year
“Bailando Bachata” – Chayanne“El Merengue” – Marshmello & Manuel Turizo“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Lala” – Myke Towers“Según Quién” – Maluma & Carin León“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap & Shakira“Solo Conmigo” – Romeo Santos“TQG” – Karol G & Shakira“Un X100to” – Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny“Yandel 150” – Yandel & Feid
Album Of The Year
3MEN2 KBRN – Eladio CarriónColmillo De Leche – Carin LeónDesvelado – Eslabon ArmadoEl Comienzo – Grupo FronteraFeliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos El Álbum – FeidGénesis – Peso PlumaMañana Será Bonito – Karol GNadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana – Bad BunnyPa Que Hablen – Fuerza RegidaPlaya Saturno – Rauw Alejandro
Collaboration Of The Year
“La Bebe Remix” – Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma“Según Quién” – Maluma & Carin León“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap & Shakira“Un X100to” – Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny“Yandel 150” – Yandel & Feid
Collaboration Crossover Of The Year
“Dientes” – J Balvin, Usher & Dj Khaled“El Merengue” – Marshmello & Manuel Turizo“Niña Bonita” – Feid & Sean Paul“Ojalá” – The Rudeboyz, Maluma & Adam Levine“Vocation” – Ozuna & David Guetta
Best Crossover Artist
Adam LevineDavid GuettaDJ KhaledDrakeMarshmelloRemaSean PaulUsher
Streaming Artist Of The Year
Bad BunnyEslabon ArmadoWINNER: FeidFuerza RegidaGrupo FronteraJunior HKarol GPeso PlumaRauw AlejandroYoung Miko
Tour Of The Year
Doble P Tour 2023 – Peso PlumaFórmula Vol.3 Tour – Romeo SantosLuis Miguel Tour 2023 – Luis MiguelMañana Será Bonito Tour – Karol GSoy Rebelde Tour – RBD
Global Latin Artist Of The Year
Bad BunnyFeidFuerza RegidaGrupo FronteraJunior HKarol GMalumaPeso PlumaQuevedoShakira
Global Latin Song Of The Year
“Classy 101” – Feid & Young Miko“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Lala” – Myke Towers“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap & Shakira“Un X100to” – Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny
Best Duo Or Group – Pop
CamilaMoratPiso 21RBDReik
Best Artist – Pop
BizarrapEnrique IglesiasManuel TurizoSebastián YatraShakira
Best Album – Pop
Bailemos Otra Vez – ChayanneCupido – TINIOrquídeas – Kali Uchis
Best Song – Pop
“Acróstico” – Shakira“Beso” – Rosalía & Rauw Alejandro“Fugitivos” – Camila“Pasa_je_ro” – Farruko“Una Noche Sin Pensar” – Sebastián Yatra
Best Artist – Urban
Bad BunnyFeidKarol GRauw Alejandro Young Miko
Best Album – Urban
DATA – TainyLPM (La Perreo Mixtape) – Yng LvcasMañana Será Bonito – Karol GNadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana – Bad Bunny Playa Saturno – Rauw Alejandro
Best Song – Urban
“Lala” – Myke Towers“TQG” – Karol G & Shakira“Un Cigarillo” – Chencho Corleone “Where She Goes” – Bad Bunny“Yandel 150” – Yandel & Feid
Best Collaboration – Urban
“Arranca” – Becky G Ft. Omega“Borracho y Loco” – Yandel & Myke Towers“Classy 101” – Feid & Young Miko“Hey Mor” – Ozuna & Feid“Me Porto Bonito” – Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone
Best Artist – Regional Mexican
Carin LeónGabito Ballesteros Ivan CornejoJunior HPeso Pluma
Best Duo Or Group Regional Mexican
Calibre 50Eslabon ArmadoFuerza RegidaGrupo FronteraLos Ángeles Azules
Best Song – Regional Mexican
“Di Que Sí” – Grupo Marca Registrada & Grupo Frontera “Difícil Tu Caso” – Alejandro Fernández“Dirección Equivocada” – Calibre 50“Indispensable” – Carin León“TQM” – Fuerza Regida
Best Collaboration – Regional Mexican
“Bebe Dame” – Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera“El Amor De Su Vida” – Grupo Frontera & Grupo FirmeWINNER: “Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Pa’ Olvidarme De Tus Besos” – Lenin Ramírez & Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga“Qué Agonía” – Yuridia & Ángela Aguilar
Best Artist – Tropical
Carlos Vives Luis Figueroa Marc Anthony Prince Royce Romeo Santos
Best Song – Tropical
“Bailando Bachata” – Chayanne“Bandido” – Luis Figueroa“La Falta Que Me Haces” – Natti Natasha “Me Enrd” – Prince Royce“Solo Conmigo” – Romeo Santos
Best Collaboration – Tropical
“Ambulancia” – Camilo & Camila Cabello“Asi Es La Vida” – Enrique Iglesias & Maria Becerra “El Merengue” – Marshmello & Manuel Turizo“La Fórmula” – Maluma & Marc Anthony“Si Tú Me Quieres” – Fonseca & Juan Luis Guerra
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Argentine-Mexican singer Noel Schajris is set to hit the stage at the Latin American Music Awards on Thursday night (April 25), where he’ll be performing a brand new song with country star Jennifer Nettles, “Love’s Still Here.”
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Billboard Español’s Sigal Ratner-Arias caught up with him to talk all about his busy schedule and how he gets ready for his constant touring and for a performance like the Latin AMAs. “I’ve been exercising daily for three years and the day I don’t exercise my body feels weird,” Schajris said. “And the diet, that’s vital. And I feel much better now that I’m almost 50 than at 40. I don’t know if you’ve seen me in shows, but I don’t stop jumping and I climb the rafters,” he added, laughing.
In addition to his work as a solo artist and businessman through his own record label, Dynamo Productions, the singer of “Lo Mejor de Mí” and “No Veo La Hora” is still part of the chart-topping duo Sin Bandera with Leonel García (under Sony Music), and talked about how he juggles it all.
“It’s a challenge. The schedules are crazy. In the middle of a tour with Sin Bandera, which we did 80 shows all over the world, owning my own record label and my own music, releasing a new album, having three children, a family, many artists that we are signing on Dynamo Productions who require my time and I am [also] the A&R of the company, so I am involved in all aspects of all the repertoires of all the albums — it is very demanding,” he acknowledged. “But it’s achieved because of the passion I have for doing all these things.”
As for his own music, which includes his most recent album #SiempreLoSupe and a new version of the title track with Alemor, he says he’s enjoying his freedom as an independent artist.
“As a soloist I give myself the luxury of flying and looking for other textures that are a little more rock, more symphonic, as in the case of ‘Silencio’ with Tony Levin,” Schajris explains. “I allow myself to do things that are a little more alternative. I even sing a cumbia with a band from Peru, Grupo 5.”
“There’s definitely more freedom when I work as a soloist,” he adds, “and it’s a lot of fun.”
The Latin AMAs will air live at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and ViX.
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