Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese-Language Urban Performance
The Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese-Language Urban Performance is an award presented annually by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences at the Latin Grammy Awards.
| Latin Grammy Award for Best | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | quality vocal or instrumental urban music singles or tracks in Portuguese language |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | The Latin Recording Academy |
| Currently held by | Planet Hemp featuring Criolo for "Distopia" (2023) |
| Website | latingrammy.com |
The description of the category at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards states that it is "commercially released singles or tracks (vocal or instrumental) of recordings in Portuguese language that contain 51% or more playing time of newly recorded material, and 51% playing time of Urban music".[1] In regards to the genre, the song can "include a fusion mix of urban styles with other genres as long as the Urban character predominates".
The category will be first awarded at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2023, alongside two other categories (Songwriter of the Year and Best Singer-Songwriter Song) that were also introduced said year.[2]
Recipients edit
| Year | Artist | Work | Nominees | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Planet Hemp featuring Criolo | "Distopia" |
| [3] |
References edit
- ^ "Category Guide". Latin Grammy Awards. Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "New Categories And Field Announced For The Latin Grammy Awards®". Latin Recording Academy. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (19 September 2023). "Edgar Barrera Tops 2023 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
External links edit
- Official website of the Latin Grammy Awards