UMPG Songwriters Receive 47 Nominations for 2017 Latin Grammy Awards
Natalia Lafourcade’s ‘Musas’ Nominated for Album of the Year
Songs by Natalia Lafourcade, Miky La Sensa, Eli Palacios and Lars Pedersen Recognized in Song of the Year Category
Sebastian Yatra Acknowledged in Best New Artist Category
Alejandro Sanz Honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
MIAMI BEACH, November 10, 2017 -- Universal Music Publishing Group, a leading global music publisher, announced the company has publishing interest in songs that received 47 nominations across 28 categories for the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Mexico’s eight-time Latin Grammy winner Natalia Lafourcade received four nominations, the most among UMPG’s songwriters, including Album of the year for Musas.
For Song of the Year, several UMPG songwriters received nominations including Natalia Lafourcade, Miky La Sensa, Eli Palacios and Lars Pedersen.
18-time Latin Grammy and three-time Grammy-winner Alejandro Sanz has been named as this year’s Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. In an event preceding the Latin Grammys, he will be honored for his artistry and philanthropic contributions to organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children and Greenpeace.
Late icon Juan Gabriel is nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Vestido de Etiqueta por Eduardo Magallanes, his 30th studio album released two weeks prior to his passing last year.
This year’s huge global hit, “Despacito (Remix),” is nominated for Best Urban/Fusion Performance, earning UMPG songwriter Justin Bieber a nomination.
J Balvin received two nominations including Best Urban Song for “Hey Ma.” Fellow Colombian labelmate Sebastian Yatra was also nominated twice, including for Best New Artist. Alex Cuba is again nominated for Best Singer/Songwriter Album for Lo Unico Constante, a category he won in 2015.
Brazilian duo AnaVitória also earned two nods with their self-titled debut album, including Best Portuguese Language Song for “Trevo (Tu).”
UMPG writers received several nominations in additional song categories such as Best Tropical Song and Best Regional Song.
The 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held Thursday, November 16 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast on Univision.
Universal Music Publishing Group Nominations for the 18th Annual LATIN GRAMMY® Awards
RECORD OF THE YEAR
El Ratico
Juanes Featuring Kali Uchis
Label: Universal Music Latino
(UMPG interest via Juanes (@juanes)
Felices Los 4
Maluma
Label: Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Eli Palacios (@elipalacios), Stiven Rojas Escobar PKA Miky La Sensa (@mikylasensa))
Vente Pa' Ca
Ricky Martin Featuring Maluma
Label: Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Lars Pedersen (@chief1.dk))
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Obras Son Amores
Antonio Carmona
Label: Universal Music Group
(UMPG interest via Antonio Carmona (@acarmonaoficial), Alejandro Sanz (@alejandrosanz), Claudia Brant (@claubrant), Juanes (@juanes), Alex Cuba @iamalexcuba)
Fénix
Nicky Jam
Label: Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via J Balvin (@jbalvin), Salomon Villada Hoyos PKA FEID (@feid), Johan Espinosa PKA Jowan (@_jowan), Andres Restrepo (@rolo_music), Carlos Alejandro Patiño Gomez PKA Mosty (@_mosty), Tarik Johnston PKA Rvssian (@rvssian)
Mis Planes Son Amarte
Juanes
Label: Universal Music Latino
(UMPG interest via Juanes (@juanes), Carlos Alejandro Patiño Gomez PKA Mosty (@_mosty))
Musas (Un Homenaje Al Folclore Latinoamericano En Manos De Los Macorinos, Vol. 1)
Natalia Lafourcade
Label: Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. De C.V.
(UMPG interest via Natalia Lafourcade (@natalialafourcade), Gustavo Guerrero [not found])
El Dorado
Shakira
Label: Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Magnus Hoiberg (@cashmerecat))
SONG OF THE YEAR
Ella
Ricardo Arjona
Track from: Circo Soledad
Label: Metamorfosis / Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Ricardo Arjona) [song in counterclaim with Sony/ATV, where he is signed as exclusive writer. We won’t post to his Insta but if the song wins we’ll leave it in the announcement list.]
Felices Los 4
Maluma
Label: Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Eli Palacios (@elipalacios), Stiven Rojas Escobar PKA Miky La Sensa (@mikylasensa))
Tú Sí Sabes Quererme
Natalia Lafourcade
Label: Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. De C.V.
(UMPG interest via Natalia Lafourcade (@natalialafourcade))
Vente Pa' Ca
Ricky Martin Featuring Maluma
Label: Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Lars Pedersen (@chief1.dk))
BEST NEW ARTIST
SEBASTIAN YATRA @sebastianyatra
BEST CONTEMPORARY POP VOCAL ALBUM
Hijos Del Mar
David Bisbal
Label: Universal Music Spain S.L.
(UMPG interest via David Bisbal (@davidbisbal), Claudia Brant (@claubrant), Jean-Yves Ducornet PKA Jeeve (@bigjeeve), Alfonso Perez (no info), Glen Eriksson (no info), Martin Wiik (@ martin_wiik & @reflectionmusic), Leanor Muscat (@leahmuskatt), Pablo Lopez (@pablolopezmusic), Sam Ellis (@samellismusic))
Extended Play Yatra
Sebastián Yatra
Label: Universal Music Latino
(UMPG interest via Sebastian Yatra (@sebastianyatra), Nacho (@nacho)
BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM
Vestido De Etiqueta Por Eduardo Magallanes
Juan Gabriel
Label: Fonovisa/Universal Music Group
(UMPG interest via Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel))
BEST URBAN FUSION/PERFORMANCE
Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola
J Balvin Featuring Bad Bunny
Label: EMI Latin
(UMPG interest via J Balvin (@jbalvin))
Despacito (Remix)
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
Label: Universal Music Latin Entertainment
(UMPG interest via Justin Bieber (@justinbieber))
BEST URBAN SONG
Hey Ma (Spanish Version)
J Balvin, Camila Cabello, Phillip Kembo, Johnny Michell, Pitbull, Rosina "Soaky Siren" Russell, Jamie Sanderson & Tinashe "T-Collar" Sibanda, songwriters (Pitbull & J Balvin Featuring Camila Cabello)
Track from: Fast & Furious 8 - The Album
Label: Atlantic Records/Warner Music Group
(UMPG interest via J Balvin (@jbalvin))
BEST POP/ROCK ALBUM
Lo Niego Todo
Joaquín Sabina
Label: Sony Music Entertaiment España S.L
(UMPG interest via Jose Miguel Conejo (no info), Ruben Pozo (no info))
Mis Planes Son Amarte
Juanes
Label: Universal Music Latino
(UMPG interest via Juanes (@juanes), Carlos Alejandro Patiño Gomez PKA Mosty (@_mosty)
BEST SALSA ALBUM
Isidro Infante Presenta... Cuba Y Puerto Rico, Un Abrazo Musical Salsero
Varios Artistas
Label: Bis Music/Visión Musical VYT
(UMPG interest via Guianko Gomez (@guianko16))
BEST CUMBIA VALLENATO ALBUM
Gente Valiente
Silvestre Dangond
Label: Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Guianko Gomez (@guianko16)), Nacho (@nacho))
BEST CONTEMPORARY TROPICAL ALBUM
Bidimensional
Guaco
Label: Producciones Guaqueros C.A.
(UMPG interest via Guianko Gomez (@guianko16))
Five
Prince Royce
Label: Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Guianko Gomez (@guianko16))
BEST TROPICAL FUSION ALBUM
Olga Tañón Y Punto.
Olga Tañón
Label: Mia Musa Music/ Sony Music Latin
(UMPG interest via Claudia Brant (@claubrant))
BEST TROPICAL SONG
Cuando Beso Tu Boca
Raul Del Sol & Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriters (Mojito Lite)
Label: Sinfonic
(UMPG interest via Jorge Luis Piloto (@jorgeluispiloto))
BEST SINGER-SONGWRITER ALBUM
Lo Único Constante
Alex Cuba
Label: Caracol Records
(UMPG interest via Alex Cuba (@iamalexcuba), Mark Pellizzer (@markpelli)
Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album
Las Caras Lindas
Flor De Toloache
Label: Chulo Records
(UMPG interest via Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel))
Nuestra Herencia
Mariachi Herencia De México
Label: Mariachi Heritage Foundation
(UMPG interest via Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel))
Aún Estoy De Pie
Mariachi Imperial Azteca
Label: Mariachi Imperial Azteca
(UMPG interest via Jose Alfredo Jimenez (no info, deceased writer w/o official acct by the estate)
BEST BANDA ALBUM
El Mayor De Mis Antojos
La Original Banda El Limón De Salvador Lizárraga
Label: Luz Record / Sony Music
(UMPG interest via Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel)), Alfredo Gonzalez Vara (no info)
BEST NORTEÑO ALBUM
Gallo Fino
Leonardo Aguilar
Label: Machín Records
(UMPG interest via Espinoza Paz (@espinozapaz))
BEST REGIONAL SONG
Compromiso Descartado
Espinoza Paz, songwriter (Leonardo Aguilar)
Label: Machín Records
(UMPG interest via Isidro Chavez pka Espinoza Paz (@espinozapaz))
Ganas De Volver
Horacio Palencia, songwriter (Horacio Palencia)
Label: Fonovisa
(UMPG interest via Horacio Palencia (@horaciopalencia)
BEST FOLK ALBUM
Musas (Un Homenaje Al Folclore Latinoamericano En Manos De Los Macorinos, Vol. 1)
Natalia Lafourcade
Label: Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. De C.V.
(UMPG interest via Natalia Lafourcade (@natalialafourcade), Gustavo Guerrero [doesn’t have Insta acct.])
BEST TANGO ALBUM
13
Rodolfo Mederos
Label: BN
(UMPG interest via Enrique Maroni [deceased writer, no social media info available])
Solo Buenos Aires
Fernando Otero
Label: Rycy Productions, Inc.
(UMPG interest via Marcel Lattes, Alfredo Le Pera, Carlos Gardel, Mario Battistella)
BEST LATIN JAZZ/JAZZ ALBUM
Dance Of Time
Eliane Elias
Label: Concord Jazz
(UMPG interest via Aldir Blanc, Paulo Emilio) [no info]
BEST PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE CHRISTIAN ALBUM
Memórias
Eli Soares
Label: Universal Music
(UMPG interest via Eli Soares (@elisoaresbh)
BEST PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE CONTEMPORARY POP ALBUM
AnaVitória
AnaVitória
Label: Universal Music
(UMPG interest via AnaVitória (Ana Clara Caetano Costa, @anaclaraccosta & @oanavitoria) Matheus Aleixo (@matheus_mek & @matheusekauan))
A Danada Sou Eu
Ludmilla
Label: Warner Music
(UMPG interest via Umberto Tavares (@umberto_tavares), Jeremy Felton pka Jeremih (@jeremih)
BEST SAMBA/PAGODE ALBUM
Alma Brasileira
Diogo Nogueira
Label: EMI Records Brasil
(UMPG interest via Serginho Meriti, Claudinho Guimaraes, Reinaldo Arias, Djavan, Leandro Fab, Dudu Nobre, Fred Camacho, Arlindo Cruz, Mauro Jr, Xande de Pilare, Efson Valmir, Amauri, Noca de Portela, Almir Guineto, Sombrinha, Zeca Pagodinho, Jesse Pai, Luiz Carlos, Beto Gago)
Samba Book: Jorge Aragão
Varios Artistas
Label: Musickeria
(UMPG interest via Jorge Aragao (@ jorgearagaodacruz), Luverci Ernesto, Almir Guineto, Paulinho Rezende)
BEST MPB (MUSICA POPULAR BRASILEIRA) ALBUM
DNA Musical
Alexandre Pires
Label: Som Livre
(UMPG interest via Cartola, Martinho da Vila (@martinhodavilaoficial), Djavan (@djavanoficial), Joao Bosco, Aldir Blanc)
BEST PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE SONG
Trevo (Tu)
Ana Caetano & Tiago Iorc, songwriters (AnaVitória Featuring Tiago Iorc)
Track from: AnaVitória
Label: Universal Music
(UMPG interest via AnaVitória [Ana Clara Caetano Costa, @anaclaraccosta & @oanavitoria]
BEST LATIN CHILDREN’S ALBUM
Marc Anthony For Babies
Varios Artistas
Label: Magnus Music, LLC
(UMPG interest via Alejandro Sanz (@alejandrosanz)