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Billboard Music Award For Top Latin Song
The ''Billboard'' Music Award for Top Latin Song winners and nominees. Notable winners include Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Freshly Ground, Daddy Yankee, and Nicky Jam. Winners and nominees See also * ''Billboard'' Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Song of the Year References {{Billboard Music Awards Billboard awards Latin music awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Music Award
The ''Billboard'' Music Awards are honors given out annually by '' Billboard'', a publication covering the music business and a music popularity chart. The ''Billboard'' Music Awards show has been held annually since 1990, with the exception of the years 2007 through 2010. The event was formerly staged in December but since returning in 2011, it has been held in May. Awards process Unlike other awards, such as the Grammy Award, which determine nominations as a result of the highest votes received by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the ''Billboard'' Music Awards finalists are based on album and digital songs sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring, and social engagement. These measurements are tracked year-round by ''Billboard'' and its data partners, including MRC Data and Next Big Sound. The 2018 awards were based on the reporting period of April 8, 2017 through March 31, 2018. Awards are given for the top album, artist and single in a number of different m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gypsy (Shakira Song)
"Gypsy" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, from her eighth studio album ''She Wolf'' (2009). The song was chosen as the fourth and final single from the album by Epic Records. It was released internationally on 26 March 2010; in the United States, "Gypsy" was released as a CD single on 12 April 2010. The Spanish-language version "Gitana" was released as a digital promotional single on 1 March 2010. Written by Shakira, Amanda Ghost, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, the lyrics of the song describe one's life travelling as a "gypsy". The song draws heavy influences from Indian bhangra music. Upon its release, "Gypsy" received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented its production. The single was commercially successful and peaked within the top 10 of the charts of countries including Germany, Hungary, Mexico and Spain. In the United States, "Gypsy" peaked at number 65 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, while "Gitana" reached number six on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taboo (Don Omar Song)
"Taboo" is the second single from Don Omar's collaborative album ''Meet the Orphans'' released on January 24, 2011 through Universal Latino. The song is re-adapted version from Los Kjarkas's song "Llorando se fue" most commonly known for its use in Kaoma's 1989 hit single "Lambada" fused with Latin beats. The song peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Latin Songs, becoming his third number one single on the chart. Background A low-quality preview of the song was posted on October 19, 2009 planned to be included on the now-unreleased album ''iDon 2.0'', the re-release of his 2009 album ''iDon''. The album was never released, and in 2010 the song was mastered and included on ''Meet the Orphans''. And Another Version Sounds In Danza Kuduro Critical reception Brian Voerding from Aol Radio Blog said that the song "It's a down-and-dirty dance number that melds traditional island rhythms with a techno-friendly undercurrent and bright synthesizer melodies. .. Omar, along with Daddy Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promise (Romeo Santos Song)
"Promise" is a song by Romeo Santos, featuring Usher, from Santos' debut studio album '' Fórmula, Vol. 1'' (2011). The track was co-written and produced by Rico Love. It was released as the album's second single in Latin America and the United States. The song combines elements of bachata and R&B and peaked atop the '' Billboard''s Latin Songs chart, becoming the second consecutive number-one song in the chart for Santos and the first for Usher. It is recognized as one of Romeo Santos's signature songs. The music video for "Promise" was directed by Anthony Mandler, who previously worked with Rihanna, Jay Z and Kanye West. Background After the temporary separation of the band, Aventura, Romeo Santos signed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment and recorded his debut studio album, ''Formula, Vol. 1'', which includes most of the tracks in bachata rhythm and bilingual songs such as the lead single "You", which peaked at number-one in the ''Billboard'' Latin Songs, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usher (singer)
Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American R&B singer. He was born in Dallas, Texas, but raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, until moving to Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 12, his mother put him in local singing competitions before catching the attention of a music A&R from LaFace Records. He released his self-titled debut album '' Usher'' (1994), and rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album ''My Way'' (1997). It spawned his first U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single "Nice & Slow", and the top-two singles " You Make Me Wanna..." and "My Way". His third album, '' 8701'' (2001), produced the number-one singles "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad", as well as the top-three single "U Don't Have to Call". It sold eight million copies worldwide and won his first two Grammy Awards as Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2002 and 2003. '' Confessions'' (2004) established him as one of the bestselling musical artists of the 2000s decade, cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romeo Santos
Anthony "Romeo" Santos (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor who is best known as the frontman and lead vocalist of the bachata group Aventura. In 2002, the song " Obsesión" reached number one in Italy for 16 consecutive weeks. He released several albums with Aventura before the group broke up. Since then, Santos has embarked on a solo career which has spawned seven number one songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart and seventeen number ones on the Tropical Songs chart. Over his career, he sold over 40 million albums and over 100 million singles. Early life Santos was born in 1981 in the Bronx, New York City to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother. He had a humble upbringing, with his father, who worked in construction, under-paid but earning enough for his family with his mother staying at home taking care of them. Santos began his career by singing in a church choir at a young age. Romeo was exposed to Latin genres of music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucenzo
Luís Filipe Fraga Oliveira (; born 27 May 1983), better known by his stage name Lucenzo (), is a Portuguese–French reggaeton recording artist and record producer. His parents emigrated to France, from Portugal. Lucenzo, when began his singing career, signed with the Universal Music record label, to which he is still today. He is best known for his dance hit with rapper Big Ali, "Vem dançar Kuduro". Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Don Omar released a Spanish/Portuguese version of the song under the title "Danza Kuduro" with Lucenzo. Career Lucenzo released his debut single in 2008, a Portuguese/multilingual reggae/reggaeton song entitled "Emigrante del mundo". Signed to Scopio Music, the song became a Portuguese radio hit. It was followed in 2009 by "Dame reggaeton". But it was with his bilingual English/Portuguese dance hit "Vem Dançar Kuduro" in collaboration with Big Ali produced by Lucenzo. It was a Top 40 hit in Switzerland, reaching #31. An alternative Spanish version by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Omar
William Omar Landrón Rivera (born February 10, 1978), better known by his stage name Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. On September 1, 2017, he announced that he would retire after a series of concerts at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico, scheduled to be held on December 15, 16 and 17. He returned to music on April 20, 2019 with his song single "Ramayama" featuring Farruko. Omar has also portrayed Rico Santos in four films in the ''Fast & Furious'' franchise. He first played the character in 2009's ''Fast & Furious'' and then returned for ''Fast Five'' (2011), ''The Fate of the Furious'' (2017) and '' F9'' (2021). He sold over 70 million albums. Early life Don Omar was born in Santurce, a barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was raised, the oldest son of William Landrón and Luz Antonia Rivera. From an early age, he showed interest in the music of Vico C and Brewley MC. During his youth, he bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danza Kuduro
"Danza Kuduro" (English: Dance Kuduro) is a Spanish/Portuguese song by Puerto Rican recording artist Don Omar featuring Portuguese–French singer Lucenzo from Don Omar's collaborative album ''Meet the Orphans''. The song is an adaptation of Lucenzo's "Vem Dançar Kuduro", a Portuguese/English song. "Danza Kuduro" was released as the lead single from the album on August 15, 2010, through Machete, VI. It became a hit in most Latin American countries,Danza Kuduro - Single by Don Omar & Lucenzo '' iTunes.com'' Retrieved 2010-08-18 and eventually all over Europe. "Danza Kuduro" was number one on the |
2012 Billboard Music Awards
The 2012 ''Billboard'' Music Awards is a music award ceremony that was held on May 20, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It aired on ABC at 8:00/7:00 PM central. The show was hosted by ''Modern Family''s Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell. The awards recognized the most popular artists and albums from 2011. Performances ;Notes : - Midway through the performance, ABC cut to commercial. Presenters *Julianne Hough – Presented the Top Social Artist Award *Lisa Marie Presley – Presented the Spotlight Award *Robin Thicke – Introduced Kelly Clarkson *Miley Cyrus – Presented the Top New Artist Award *Brandy – Introduced Chris Brown *Natasha Bedingfield – Gave short monologue and tribute to Donna Summer *Kris Kristofferson – Gave speech to highlight accomplishments of Taylor Swift *Zooey Deschanel – Presented Woman of the Year Award *Far East Movement – Introduced Usher *Jason Derülo – Presented Hot 100 Song of the Year *Wiz Khalifa – Presented T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuando Me Enamoro
"Cuando Me Enamoro" (English: "When I Fall in Love") is a Hispanic pop song written and performed by Spanish pop singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias and featuring Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra released on 26 April 2010, as the first single from his ninth studio album.ENRIQUE IGLESIAS PRESENTS HIS NEW SINGLE CUANDO ME ENAMORO UniversalMusica.com/EnriqueIglesias The song is the main-theme of the Mexican of the same title starring |
Juan Luis Guerra
Juan Luis Guerra Seijas (born June 7, 1957) is a Dominican musician, singer, composer, and record producer. He has sold 30 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards including 23 Latin Grammy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and one Latin Billboard Music Award. Guerra won 3 Latin Grammy Awards in 2010, including Album of the Year. In 2012, he won the Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year. Guerra is one of the most internationally recognized Latin artists of recent decades. His popular style of merengue and Latin fusion has garnered him considerable success throughout Latin America. He is also credited for popularizing bachata music on a global level and is often associated with the genre, although his distinct style of bachata features a more traditional bolero rhythm and aesthetic mixed with bossa-nova influenced melodies and harmony in some of his songs. He does not limit him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
