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Get To Know The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs Album Of The Year Nominees | 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards

We are days away from the Biggest Night in Latin Music. See who's up for one of the most coveted awards of the night

GRAMMYs/Nov 7, 2020 - 05:06 am

The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs are less than two weeks away and that means we are only days away from knowing who will take the coveted Album of the Year honor. While we'll have to wait until the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards air on Univision on Nov. 19 to find out who will win, let's take a look at which albums have been nominated for one of the most anticipated Latin GRAMMY Awards each year.

YHLQMDLG - Bad Bunny

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This is one of two Latin GRAMMY nominations for Bad Bunny in the Album of the Year category. For his second solo album, YHLQMDLG (short-hand for "Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana," or "I Do What I Want"), the Puerto Rican rapper revisited reggaeton's Puerto Rican 2000s breakthrough sound, paying ode to its makers, while also taking the genre to new places. The album's most ambitious song "Safaera" is a party anthem beast that samples and blends Alexis & Fido's 2005 track "El Tiburón" along with Missy Elliott's 2001 massive hit "Get Ur Freak On." The album's Record of the Year nominee, "Yo Perreo Sola," is a perreo-de-résistance tribute to women and their space on the dance floor. Ultimately, Bad Bunny stays true to the album title and the result is a sprawling collection of reggaeton that sound familiar yet fresh.

Oasis - J Balvin & Bad Bunny

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A reggaeton equivalent of Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne, J Balvin and Bad Bunny joined forces for their collaborative album Oasis. Two of the most electifying producers of the moment, Marco "Tainy" Masís, one of the genre's pioneers, and Alejandro "Sky" Ramírez, the future of the reggaeton sound, are at the helm of the album. Factor in all those heavy-hitters and you get an album of epic proportions. The rappers from Colombia and Puerto Rico are a dynamic duo throughout the album, whether they are celebrating life without an ex on "Qué Pretendes" or missing that loved one dearly on the haunting "La Canción." Oasis is a refreshing approach to reggaeton by two of the genre's biggest personalities.

Colores - J Balvin

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Following Oasis, Colores, or "Colors," marks J Balvin's second nomination in the Album of the Year category this year. For his fifth solo album, J Balvin tackled a chromatic theme with each song reflecting different shades of emotions. On Colores' Record of the Year nominee "Rojo," he longs for a lover who is no longer there while on "Morado," he tells the story of an independent woman who is living her best life in the club. Alongside longtime producer and fellow Colombian Alejandro "Sky" Ramírez, J Balvin also collaborated with DJ Snake, who produced "Amarillo," and Diplo, who produced "Rosa."  Balvin, undoiubtedly the most colorful character in reggaeton, took the genre to the next level with 10 tracks. With 13 overall nominations, Balvin broke the record for the most nominations for an artist in a single year.

Por Primera Vez - Camilo

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Camilo took some time away from the industry to pen hits for other artists including Becky G and Natti Natasha on their 13-times platinum "Sin Pijama." This year he found his voice again and marked his return as a singer/songwriting artist with Por Primera Vez, or "For the First Time." Although it's the Colombian singer's third album, he's often remarked that it feels like his debut. In a Latin music scene dominated by reggaeton, Camilo has found his niche, blending that sound with his quirky pop edge. That's apparent on his infectious single "Tutu" with Latin GRAMMY winner Pedro Capó, which is nominated for both Record and Song of the Year. There's no doubt, when Camilo is writing for himself, his honesty shines through. The bright artist is also nominated in the Song of the Year category for a second time in his career for the haunting "El Mismo Aire."

Mesa Para Dos - Kany García

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Since winning Best New Artist at the 9th annual Latin GRAMMYs, Kany García has remained a constant force at the awards and in Latin music in general. For her seventh album Mesa Para Dos, or "Table for Two," she shares her moving lyrics in duets with artists like Mexican pop star Carlos Rivera on "Cobardes" and Colombian singer Camilo on "Titanic." The album's most beautiful moment, "Lo Que En Ti Veo" with Argentine musician Nahuel Pennisi, is nominated for both Record and Song of the Year. With five nominations overall, Garcia is the most nominated female artist at this year's Latin GRAMMYs.

Aire (Versión Día) - Jesse & Joy

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Like García, Mexican sibling act Jesse & Joy are past Best New Artist winners—they won the award at the 8th annual Latin GRAMMYs, just a year prior to Garcia. Not only have they won several Latin GRAMMYs over the years, but the duo also won a GRAMMY at the 59th annual awards for Best Latin Pop Album. Jesse & Joy's fifth album Aire (Versión Día), or "Air (Day Version)," marks their most personal release to date, especially for Joy. In April 2019, Joy revealed that she married her wife, Diana Atri. In May of that year, the couple revealed the birth of their daughter, Noah, who inspired the album's opening song "Noah's Intro." Jesse & Joy celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with the empowering anthem "Love (Es Nuestro Idioma)." They remain a breath of fresh air in Latin pop music.

Un Canto Por México, Vol. 1 - Natalia Lafourcade

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Since the first time she was nominated at the 4th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, alternative singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade has won several Latin GRAMMYs. Lafourcade also has one GRAMMY under her belt after winning Best Latin Rock, Urban, or Alternative Album at the 59th GRAMMY Awards. A Latin music shape-shifter, she has tackled many genres, but embraced the music of her country, Mexico, for her ninth album, Un Canto por México, Vol. 1, or "A Song for Mexico." On the album, she pays tribute to several Mexican sounds, including son jarocho and mariachi—she put her heart in mariachi music for "Mi Religión," a 2020 nominee for Best Regional Song. Lafourcade also put a proud Mexican spin of a few of her classics on the album like "Hasta La Raíz" and "Nunca Es Suficiente." 

Pausa - Ricky Martin

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Over his illustrious career, Ricky Martin has won three Latin GRAMMYs and two GRAMMYs. This year, he could earn one more Latin GRAMMY with his first album since 2015's A Quien Quiera Escuchar. After the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down the world earlier this year, the Puerto Rican superstar split a project he was working on into two EPs and thus Pausa was born. On Pausa, or "Pause," Martin recorded ballads to inspire hope in these challenging times and he brings huge names in English and Spanish language music. British legend Sting sings in Spanish on their duet "Simple." It's also his most proud Boricua release with the standout "Cántalo" featuring Residente and Bad Bunny that celebrates their homeland. With García, Joy Huerta, and Martin nominated, it's a banner year for artists in the LGBTQ+ community in the Album of the Year category.

La Conquista Del Espacio - Fito Páez

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Fito Páez is a Latin music legend whose music career long precedes the inception of the first Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2000. It's only fitting that the Argentine rock star has been recognized by his peers over the years with several Latin GRAMMY awards. La Conquista Del Espacio, or "The Conquest of Space," marks Páez's 20th studio album. This year, Paez is also up for Best Pop/Rock Album. But that's not all, Páez's soaring centerpiece "La Canción De Las Bestias" is nominated for Best Pop/Rock Song.

Cumbiana - Carlos Vives

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Carlos Vives is another Latin music legend who has multiple Latin GRAMMYs and two GRAMMYs to his name. For his 14th studio album, Cumbiana, the Colombian singer-songwriter celebrates the cumbia music rooted in his country. He gives the genre a fresh spin on "Hechicera" featuring rising GRAMMY-nominated Canadian-Colombian singer Jessie Reyez. Vives is also up for Song of the Year for "For Sale," his creative collaboration with Spanish GRAMMY-winning singer Alejandro Sanz.

Don't forget to tune in to all the excitement on Univision on Thurs., Nov. 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (7:00 p.m. CT). The broadcast will also air on TNT (cable) at 7:00 p.m. (MEX) / 8:00 p.m. (COL) / 10:00 p.m. (ARG/CHI) and on Televisa on Channel 5.

Learn more about the 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards via the Latin Recording Academy's official website.

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Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya attend The 2024 Met Gala

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From groundbreaking florals to silhouettes in black and piles of tulle, discover all of the spell-binding looks worn by music icons on the Met Gala red carpet in celebration of "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."

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From co-chairs Zendaya and Bad Bunny to Tyla and Jennifer Lopez, see how music icons and film stars embodied this year's theme with spectacular flair. The gala not only highlighted the sensory and emotional richness of fashion but also set the stage for a night of memorable styles — groundbreaking florals, tiered tulle and all. 

Explore the full spectrum of this year's enchanting looks from fashion's grandest night in the showcase below.

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Bad Bunny at the 2024 Met Gala

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Jennifer Lopez

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Zendaya

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Tyla

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Donald Glover

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Stray Kids

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Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste at the 2024 Met Gala

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Queen Latifah

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Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue

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Christian Cowan and Sam Smith

Christian Cowan and Sam Smith at the 2024 Met Gala

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Jack Harlow

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Teyana Taylor

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Ariana Grande

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Rosalía

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Laufey

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Shakira

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Doja Cat

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Lana Del Ray

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Karol G

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Lil Nas X

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Charli XCX

Charli XCX at the 2024 Met Gala

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Cardi B

Cardi B at the 2024 Met Gala

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Dua Lipa

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Lizzo

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Eryka Badu

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Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste

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Jon Batiste accepts the Album Of The Year award for We Are, a win that he dedicated to "real artists, real musicians."

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In this episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch Batiste take the stage to accept the award for Album Of The Year for his sixth studio album, We Are

Batiste began his praises by acknowledging God: "I just put my head down and work on the craft every day. I love music, he said. "I've been playing since I was a little boy. It's more than entertainment for me — it's a spiritual practice." He also thanked the "many people that went into making this album," including his grandfather, nephew, father, and executive producer, Ryan Lynn.

"This [award] is for real artists, real musicians. Let's just keep going. Be you! That's it. I love you even if I don't know you," Batiste cheered.

Press play on the video above to hear Jon Batiste's complete acceptance speech and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of GRAMMY Rewind.

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Taylor Swift at the 2016 GRAMMYs.

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At the 2024 GRAMMYs, Taylor Swift became the artist with the most Album Of The Year awards in GRAMMY history with four total wins. But her first record-breaking AOTY moment traces back eight years ago, when she became the first woman to win the category twice.

In this episode of GRAMMY Rewind, relive the moment she won the historic golden gramophone for her iconic fifth studio album, 1989, at the 2016 GRAMMYs.

“I want to thank the fans for the last 10 years,” Swift beamed, praising her loyal fanbase, the Swifties. She later acknowledged the Recording Academy for “this unbelievable honor” and the project’s main producer, Max Martin, who “deserved to be up there for 25 years.”

Before she left the stage, she offered an inspiring message to aspiring female musicians in light of her groundbreaking win. “To all the young women, there are going to be people along the way who try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame,” she explained. “But if you just focus on the work and don’t let those people sidetrack you, someday, when you get where you’re going, you’ll look around and know that it was you and the people who love you who put you there. That will be the greatest feeling in the world.”

Check out Taylor Swift’s complete acceptance speech for her second Album Of The Year win, before diving into the release of The Tortured Poets Department, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of GRAMMY Rewind.

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Taylor Swift accepts Album Of The Year at the 2024 GRAMMYs.

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'Midnights' earned Taylor Swift her fourth Album Of The Year win at the 2024 GRAMMYs — the most of any artist of all time.

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Taylor Swift has made GRAMMY history once again.

The pop superstar won the GRAMMY for Album Of The Year for Midnights at the 2024 GRAMMYs, marking her fourth win in the Category — the most Album Of The Year wins of any artist at the GRAMMYs. (She had been tied with Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon.) 

Swift was shocked as she accepted the award, bringing up her producer Jack Antonoff — who had already won the GRAMMY for Producer of the Year — and collaborator Lana Del Rey, who was also nominated for Album Of The Year for Did You Know There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. She acknowledged both in her acceptance speech, calling Antonoff "a once in a generation producer" and Del Rey "a legacy artist, a legend in her prime right now." 

She continued, "I would love to tell you that this is the best moment of my life, but I feel this happy when I finish a song, or when I crack to code to a bridge I love, or when I'm shortlisting a music video, or when I'm rehearsing with my dancers or my band, or getting ready to go to Tokyo to play a show. For me the award is the work. All I wanna do is keep being able to do this. I love it so much, it makes me so happy." 

The 66th GRAMMY Awards were already a big night for Swift before her Album Of The Year victory. Midnights won Best Pop Vocal Album earlier in the telecast, marking her 13th win; as Swifties know, 13 is Swift's lucky number because of her Dec. 13 birthday.

And at the 2024 GRAMMYs, it was her lucky number indeed: along with making history, Swift used her first win to announce a brand-new album. Swift will release her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, on April 19.

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