Shakira at the 1st Latin GRAMMY Awards

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Remember When? Shakira Unplugs For MTV, Wins Latin GRAMMY

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Colombian's "MTV Unplugged" show resulted in a couple of notable Latin music firsts
Tim McPhate
GRAMMYs
Sep 21, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Throughout the '90s, the "MTV Unplugged" series was a pop culture staple on par with flannel, boy bands and "Friends." The stripped-down pairing of an artist's catalog, acoustic instrumentation and intimate settings made for some truly magical music moments, including GRAMMY-winning sets from Nirvana, Tony Bennett and Eric Clapton.

Shakira Wins Best Latin Pop Album

While artists such as Maná (Mexico), Los Tres (Chile) and Luis Alberto Spinetta (Argentina) beat her to the acoustic punch, Shakira's "MTV Unplugged" was a watershed for the Latin market. Taped in 1999, right in the heart of the late '90s Latin music explosion, the Colombian's unplugged concert was the program's first episode broadcast entirely in Spanish and served as her major breakthrough in the U.S. market.

The show was released as an album in 2000, and Shakira became the first artist to win a Latin GRAMMY for an "MTV Unplugged" effort. At the inaugural Latin GRAMMY Awards, the "Hips Don't Lie" singer netted Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Ojos Así" and Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for "Octavo Día." The album has since been certified four-times platinum by the RIAA.

Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Iglesias

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Enrique Iglesias To J Balvin: 15 Longest-Running Hot Latin Songs

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From Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee to Juanes and Nicky Jam, check out the 15 songs with the longest run on the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Oct 4, 2017 - 2:22 pm

Which of your favorite Latin musicians has had the longest-running song on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart? If you guessed Enrique Iglesias featuring Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona and their rendition of "Bailando," you would be correct — the hit stayed at the top of the chart for a long time: 41 weeks in 2014–2015.

For The Record: Shakira

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we've gathered the 15 songs with the longest runs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, including how long each song reigned supreme, and curated a playlist you've got to hear.

1. "Bailando," Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona, 41 weeks

2. "Despacito," Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber, 33 weeks

3. "El Perdón," Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias, 30 weeks

4. "La Tortura," Shakira feat. Alejandro Sanz, 25 weeks

5. "Ginza," J Balvin, 22 weeks

6. "A Puro Dolor," Son By Four, 20 weeks

7. "Me Enamora," Juanes, 20 weeks

8. "Te Quiero," Flex, 20 weeks

9. "No Me Doy Por Vencido," Luis Fonsi, 19 weeks

10. "Hasta El Amanecer," Nicky Jam, 18 weeks

11. "Cuando Me Enamoro," Enrique Iglesias feat. Juan Luis Guerra, 17 weeks

12. "Vivir Mi Vida," Marc Anthony, 17 weeks

13. "Qué Te Pasa," Yuri, 16 weeks

14. "Rompe," Daddy Yankee, 15 weeks

15. "Danza Kuduro," Don Omar feat. Lucenzo, 15 weeks

 

Juanes

Juanes

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Remember When? Juanes Wins Best New Artist Latin GRAMMY

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Singer/songwriter takes home his first Latin GRAMMY Awards at the 2nd Latin GRAMMYs, including Best New Artist
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Oct 3, 2017 - 11:53 am

A name synonymous with Latin music, it's hard to imagine a time when Juanes was just a fledgling singer/songwriter working his way up the ranks. But that's where the Colombian was before the 2nd Latin GRAMMY Awards.

Juanes On Performing A Spanish Song At The GRAMMYs

On the strength of his debut solo album, Fijate Bien, Juanes racked up seven Latin GRAMMY nominations in 2001, including nods for Album Of The Year and Record and Song Of The Year for the album's title track.

The 2nd Latin GRAMMYs was slated to take place on Sept. 11, 2001, however, in light of the tragic events of the day, the show was canceled and a press conference was held at a later date where the Latin GRAMMY Awards were given out to their respective winners, including Juanes.

Juanes took home the coveted Latin GRAMMY for Best New Artist, along with Best Rock Solo Vocal Album and Best Rock Song. Since then, he has gone on to win 21 Latin GRAMMYs to date, making him one of the top Latin GRAMMY winners of all time, and two GRAMMY Awards.

Shakira at the 7th Latin GRAMMY Awards

Shakira

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Shakira Fixates On Latin GRAMMY History: For The Record

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Learn how the Colombian icon broke new ground with 2005's Fijación Oral Vol. 1
Tim McPhate
GRAMMYs
Oct 2, 2017 - 3:30 pm

After the mega-crossover success of her 2001 English-speaking album, Laundry Service, it seemed logical to assume Shakira would attempt a similar effort for her follow-up. Instead, the Colombian singer/songwriter wanted to go back to her roots with a Spanish-language Latin pop project.

For The Record: Shakira

That instinct to be the right call, while adding proof that her fans are willing to follow Shakira "Whenever, Wherever" her career takes her.

Released in June 2005, Fijación Oral Vol. 1 was a milestone for the Colombian singer/songwriter. Executive produced by GRAMMY winner Rick Rubin, the album spawned four Latin singles chart hits, including "La Tortura" featuring Alejandro Sanz, which also hit the Billboard Hot 100.

With sales in excess of 157,000 in its first week, Fijación Oral Vol. 1 landed at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, constituting the highest debut for a full-length Spanish-language album in the chart's history — a record that still stands. The album has been certified 11-times platinum (Latin) by the RIAA.

At the 7th Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2006, "La Tortura" earned Record and Song Of The Year and Best Short Form Video honors. And the LP won Best Female Pop Vocal Album and Album Of The Year, topping Gustavo Cerati (a contributor on Fijación Oral Vol. 1), Chayanne, Leon Gieco, and Julieta Venegas.

Making her victory even sweeter, Shakira became the first female artist — and lone to date — to capture the coveted Latin GRAMMY for Album Of The Year.

Maluma

Maluma

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Luis Fonsi To Maluma: Who Will Win Record Of The Year Latin GRAMMY?

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Cast your vote. Who will voters choose for Record Of The Year at the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards?
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Oct 1, 2017 - 9:57 am

Including the likes of Shakira and Carlos Vives to Natalia Lafourcade, Marc Anthony, Jesse & Joy, and Alejandro Sanz, the previous Latin GRAMMY winners for Record Of The Year reads like a who's who of Latin music. This year's nominees are no different.

Calle 13 Win Latin GRAMMY Album Of The Year

With Rubén Blades' sensual "La Flor De La Canela," Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee's song of the summer "Despacito," Residente's impactful "Guerra," Ricky Martin with Maluma's Vente Pa' Ca," and Jorge Drexler's "El Surco," among others, this year's class of 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards nominees for Record Of The Year is loaded.  

Which song do you think will take home the Latin GRAMMY for Record Of The Year? Cast your vote below.

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18th Latin GRAMMY Awards: Which song do you think voters will choose for Record Of The Year?