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BMI is very proud to congratulate its many Latin affiliates singled out as nominees for the Premios Tu Música Urbano, celebrating the very best in Urban music and its fusions with other genres like pop and tropical that are growing worldwide. Among BMI’s nominated songwriters, Rauw Alejandro leads with 11…
Latin Spotlight: Reggi El Auténtico
Rafael Regginalds Aponte, better known as Reggi El Auténtico, is a producer and songwriter born in Venezuela who has written on songs by Nicky Jam, Jennifer Lopez, Anuel AA, Ozuna, Chino & Nacho, Prince Royce, Yandel, Anitta, and many more. He got an early start working with the Venezuelan duo…
BMI Latin Songwriters Dazzle at Fan-Based Premios Juventud 2021
BMI is once again exceptionally proud of its Latin songwriters singled out for their impactful contributions to the world of Latin music, last night, at the fan-based Premios Juventud at the Watsco Center in Miami. The exciting evening of song and celebration, the 2021 edition of this awards show underscored…
Los Lobos and Top Latin Songwriters Honored at 24th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
Last night, BMI announced the songwriters and publishers of Latin music’s most-performed songs of the past year on U.S. radio and television at the 24th annual BMI Latin Music Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Seasoned musical veterans Los Lobos received the BMI Icon Award,…
BMI Writers Dominate Nominations for Billboard Latin Music Awards 2016
BMI is very proud to announce that, once again, a majority of the nominees for 2016’s Billboard Latin Music Awards are BMI affiliates. Both Ariel Camacho Y Los Plebes del Rancho and Banda Clave Nueva de Max Peraza were nominated New Artist of the Year, while J Balvin is in…
BMI Congratulates its 2015 Latin GRAMMY Nominees
Yesterday was a great day for BMI’s Latin songwriters who received Latin GRAMMY nods for their work across several genres. Leading the BMI pack with multiple nominations are Juan Luis Guerra and Edgar Barrera, who each received four nods; Ricky Martin, Sebastian Krys, Vicentico (SGAE) and Kenny O’Brien with three;…
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month With BMI
September 15 marks the beginning of a month-long recognition of the rich history and important contributions Latinos have made to American society and culture. What started as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 grew into a month-long observation in the late ’80s. “Nurtured by their rich…
BMI Talks Songwriting at “How I Wrote That Song” during Billboard Latin Music Conference
BMI presented the anticipated annual installment of its popular “How I Wrote That Song” series at the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards in Miami on Wednesday, April 25 at the JW Marriott Marquis. The discussion featured insight into the art and business of songwriting from hit-makers Chino & Nacho,…
Chino de ‘Chino y Nacho’: Chino de ‘Chino y Nacho’ entrevista – Los Premios Latinos BMI 2016
Captured at 2016 BMI Latin Awards