Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Performance
| Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Performance | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | quality vocal or instrumental latin urban music singles or tracks |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences |
| Official website | latingrammy.com |
The Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Performance is an honor presented annually by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and promotes a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally.[1]
According to the category description guide for the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards, the award is for vocal or instrumental singles or tracks of newly recorded material containing at least 51 percent playing time of Urban music subgenres such as Hip Hop, Rap, Dancehall, R&B, Reggaeton, and could include a fusion mix of other genres. It is awarded to solo artists, duos or groups.[2]
In 2014, "Bailando" by Enrique Iglesias featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente De Zona became the first song to be nominated for this award and for Record of the Year.
Recipients
| Year | Artist(s) | Nationality | Work | Nominees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pitbull featuring Papayo | United States Venezuela |
"Echa Pa'lla (Manos Pa'rriba)" |
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| 2014 | Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona, & Enrique Iglesias | Cuba Spain |
"Bailando" | |
| 2015 | Nicky Jam featuring Enrique Iglesias | Puerto Rico | "El Perdón" |
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All-time table
| # | Nat. | Artist / Group | Wins | Loss | Years winner | Years nominated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   |
Nicky Jam | 1 | — | 2015 | — |
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Enrique Iglesias | 1 | — | 2014 | — | |
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Pitbull | 1 | — | 2013 | — | |
| 4 |  |
J Balvin | — | 2 | — | 2014, 2015 |
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Alexis & Fido | — | 2 | — | 2013, 2015 | |
| 7 | |
Alkilados | — | 1 | — | 2015 |
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Maluma | — | 1 | — | 2015 | |
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Yandel | — | 1 | — | 2015 | |
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Daddy Yankee | — | 1 | — | 2015 | |
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Calle 13 | — | 1 | — | 2014 | |
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Don Omar | — | 1 | — | 2014 | |
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Wisin | — | 1 | — | 2014 | |
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Elvis Crespo | — | 1 | — | 2013 | |
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Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas | — | 1 | — | 2013 | |
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Mala Rodríguez | — | 1 | — | 2013 |
References
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| General Field | |
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| Pop Field | |
| Urban Field |
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| Rock Field | |
| Alternative Field | |
| Tropical Field | |
| Singer-songwriter Field | |
| Regional Mexican Field | |
| Instrumental Field | |
| Traditional Field | |
| Jazz Field | |
| Christian Field | |
| Brazilian Field | |
| Children's Field | |
| Classical Field | |
| Recording Package Field | |
| Production Field | |
| Music Video Field | |
| Special Awards | |
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