This morning, the nominations for Premio Lo Nuestro 2021 were released.
J Balvin lead all artists with 14 nominations. Maluma came in 2nd with 12. Bad Bunny was tied for 6th most with 7 nominations. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest categories and predict some winners.
Artist of the Year – General
Nominees
- Alejandro Fernandez
- Bad Bunny
- Camilo
- Christian Nodal
- J Balvin
- Karol G
- Maluma
- Natti Natasha
- Ozuna
- Sebastian Yatra
Prediction – Bad Bunny. It’s hard to think of any artist who had a bigger year in all of music than Bad Bunny. A quick reminder, he released 3 albums (one of which was the first album entirely Spanish album to hit #1 on Billboard), became the most listened to artist in the world, and completely dominated social media. Hard to go any other way with this category.
Album of the Year – General
Nominations
- Alter Ego – Prince Royce
- Ayayay! – Christian Nodal
- Colores – J Balvin
- De Buenos Aires Para El Mundo – Los Angeles Azules
- Guardame Esta Noche – El Fantasma
- Hecho en Mexico – Alejandro Fernandez
- Mas Caro, Que Ayer – Gerardo Ortiz
- Mas Futuro Que Pasado – Juanes
- Papi Juancho – Maluma
- YHLQMDLG – Bad Bunny
Prediction – Bad Bunny. This a very competitive category. I could see Bad Bunny, J Balvin, or Maluma winning this category. Juanes’s album could be a dark horse candidate to win as well. I give Bad Bunny the slight edge solely given how massive YHLQMDLG was musically and culturally.
Song of the Year – General
Nominations
- ADMV – Maluma
- Bonita – Juanes & Sebastian Yatra
- Carita De Inocente – Prince Royce
- Fantasia – Ozuna
- Favorito – Camilo
- Keii – Anuel AA
- La Mejor Version De Mi (Remix) – Natti Natasha & Romeo Santos
- Morado – J Balvin
- Solo Tu – Calibre 50
- Tusa – Karol G & Nicki Minaj
Prediction – Camilo. These awards tend to favor pop artists more than urban ones. Favorito is a fantastic song and deserves recognition. Camilo is also nominated for Best New Artists of the Year which I also believe he will win.
Remix of the Year
Nominations
- Caramelo (Remix) – Ozuna, Karol G & Myke Towers
- DJ No Pare (Remix) – Justin Quiles, Natti Natasha, Farruko ft. Zion, Dalex & Lenny Tavarez
- Hawai (Remix) – Maluma & The Weeknd
- La Cama (Remix) – Lunay, Myke Towers, Ozuna, Chencho Corleone & Rauw Alejandro
- La Jeepeta (Remix) – Nio Garcia, Anuel AA, Myke Towers, Brray & Juanka
- La Mejor Version de Mi (Remix) – Natti Natasha & Romeo Santos
- Porfa (Remix) – Feid, Justin Quiles, J Balvin ft Maluma, Nicky Jam & Sech
- Relacion (Remix) – Sech, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin ft Rosalia & Farruko
- Tattoo (Remix) – Rauw Alejandro & Camilo
- Yo No Se (Remix) – Mati Gomez, Nicky Jam & Reik
Prediction – Hawai (Remix). Hawai was a major hit on its own but adding The Weeknd brought the song to new heights. This remix adds a new element to an already great song and helps bring a new dimension.
“Crossover Collaboration of the Year”
Nomination
- Hawai (Remix) – Maluma & The Weeknd
- Mamacita – Black Eyed Peas, Ozuna & J. Rey Soul
- Me Gusta – Anitta, Cardi B & Myke Towers
- Me Quedare Contigo – Pitbull & Ne-Yo Ft Lenier & El Micha
- Que Maldicion – Banda MS de Sergio Lizarraga & Snoop Dogg
- Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life) – Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin
- Subelo (Furhter Up) – Static & Ben El, Pitbull & Chesca
- TKN – Rosalia & Travis Scott
- Tusa – Koral G & Nicki Minaj
- Un Dia (One Day) – J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny ft Tainy
Prediction – Hawai (Remix). My heart wants to go with Un Dia but if I’m in the prediction business, then I’m going to ride with Maluma. Tusa also makes a very strong case and I can only see it pulling off the upset.
Look through all of the categories and cast your vote here. The 2021 Premio Lo Nuestro awards will be held on February 18th, 2021 on Univision.