Premio Lo Nuestro is very close and Advertising sign was backstage at rehearsals and caught some of the performers walking the carpet and taking center stage live from Miami on Thursday night.
The 2024 nominations are led by Maluma with 14 nods, followed by Peso Pluma (13), Grupo Frontera (10) and, with nine, Karol G and Feid. Ana Barbara, Don Omar and Olga Tañon will receive this year's special Premio Lo Nuestro a la Trayectoria, Global Icon and Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia awards, respectively.
The 2024 awards ceremony will be co-hosted by Galilea Montijo, Clarissa Moline and Angélica Vale and will be broadcast live at 7pm. ET on Thursday via Univision.
Check out some of the best highlights from rehearsals on Tuesday and Wednesday (February 21) below.
Ana Barbara Career Celebration
Before receiving the Premio Lo Nuestro a la Trayectoria 2024 award, Ana Bárbara revealed how she prepared for the exciting combination of hits she will perform on Thursday night. “We sat down as a group and asked ourselves what we wanted to share in terms of emotion, rhythm and songs,” he notes. “After much thought, they chose one from each era written by different composers […] and I found this cocktail of songs that will take us to different dimensions.”
Gente de Zona announces new album
Although Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcom are releasing solo music, the Cuban artists known as the Gente de Zona duo arrived at rehearsals together to promote their upcoming project and to make sure they're not breaking up. In fact, an album is in the works, full of positive and good music.
“It's the kind of content that made Gente de Zona an international duo,” notes Malcom. “I think there are a lot of problems in the world. Social media has brought prosperity but also many problems. It's enjoying the moment, enjoying life and time, which you can't buy.”
Delgado adds: “This album is a lot of fun with the Gente de Zona stamp. We are very happy and hope you all enjoy it.” The duo have yet to reveal a release date, but promise their special performance on Thursday will be a preview of what fans can expect.
Wisin Enters the Música Mexicana Kingdom
Backstage, Wisin revealed that his new single out this week is called “Un Shot” featuring Gabito Ballesteros – further proving that urban and Mexican music go together perfectly. “For us urban artists, it was a dream to enter Mexico and get the support of all Mexicans,” says the reggaeton star. “More than a mix with Gabito Ballestero and a rich song, musically speaking, it's a tribute to the people of Mexico and a way to enter their world and let them know that we respect what they do, we respect their music.” The music video, Wisin notes, was shot in Puerto Rico.
The biggest secret of the Banda MS tour
Banda MS interrupted their tour to attend the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro, where they are five-time nominees and will also have a special performance. After their Premios engagement, they'll be hitting the road again, which got us wondering: What's their biggest secret to staying so energized on tour?
“It's the discipline, the desire to keep growing, the desire to move forward, our family, our fans. All this, and much more, gives you a lot of adrenaline, a lot of energy,” explains singer Alan Ramírez.
“Banda music has something very strange… most bands were born on the street,” adds singer Oswaldo “Walo” Carreón. “We are the bands that go to the restaurants, the canteens, trying to find customers. I've personally played 20 hours a day… and all you're good at is resisting. So the three-hour show feels like a breeze.”
Los Ilegales celebrates 30 years
Los Ilegales are ready to give viewers Thursday the ultimate throwback performance — and what better timing than in their 30th anniversary year? “It's a gift from God that allows us to live our 30th anniversary,” says singer Vladimir Dotel. Advertising sign. “It is also the discipline, the love for our career that allows us to be with you. If it wasn't for that, we wouldn't be here. We have been awarded for our impossible work and therefore we promise to literally rock the stage.” The Dominican band also recalled the first time they attended Premio Lo Nuestro in 1996, where they won New Artist of the Year.
Illegales in rehearsals for Premio Lo Nuestro.
Mauricio Granada
from our partners at https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/premio-lo-nuestro-2024-rehearsals-highlights-1235610952/
