There are several songs that have been identified as unique and noteworthy. These include Shakira’s “Acróstico,” Pablo Alborán and Maria Becerra’s “Amigos,” Natalia Lafourcade’s “De Todas Las Flores,” Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s “Ella Baila Sola,” Camilo and Alejandro Sanz’s “NASA,” Lasso’s “Ojos Marrones,” “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” by Bizarrap featuring Shakira, “Si Tú Me Quieres” by Fonseca and Juan Luis Guerra, Karol G’s “TQG” featuring Shakira, and Grupo Frontera’s “un X100to” featuring Bad Bunny.
According to tradition, the award is one of the top four awards that include record of the year, album of the year, and best new artist. It’s presented to the songwriters who have created new songs that contain more than 51 percent of lyrics in either Spanish or Portuguese language.
Keityn, whose real name is Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno, has secured the top spot for the most number of songs in this year’s category. With credits on tracks like “Acróstico,” “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” and “TQG,” Keityn has shown immense talent as a songwriter. However, he faces tough competition from Edgar Barrera, who not only has songwriting credits on “NASA” and “un x100to” but also leads the list of nominees for the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards with a whopping 13 nods.
The popular Mexican artist has earned the most nominations with a total of eight. Following closely behind are Camilo, Karol G, Shakira, and Keityn with seven nominations each. Bizarrap snagged six nods, while Pablo Alborán, Bad Bunny, Maria Becerra, Feid, Dave Cutch, and Natalia Lafourcade all received five nominations each.
In 2023, the Latin Grammys will be held in Seville, Spain for the first time ever. The event will take place at the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) and will be broadcasted on Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión in the US at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 16. Meanwhile, in Spain, it will be aired on Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE) at 10:30 p.m. CET.
