2002 Latin Billboard Music Awards
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The 13th annual Billboard Latin Music Awards
which honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music took place May 9 in Miami
. Winners are determined by the actual sales and radio airplay data that informs Billboard's weekly charts, including Top Latin Albums, and radio charts, including Hot Latin Tracks, during a one year period from the issue dated Feb. 17, 2001 through the Feb. 9, 2002, issue.
Billboard Latin Music Awards
The Billboard Latin Music Awards grew out of the Billboard Music Awards program from Billboard Magazine, an industry publication charting the sales and radio airplay success of musical recordings. The awards began in 1990...
which honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music took place May 9 in Miami
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
. Winners are determined by the actual sales and radio airplay data that informs Billboard's weekly charts, including Top Latin Albums, and radio charts, including Hot Latin Tracks, during a one year period from the issue dated Feb. 17, 2001 through the Feb. 9, 2002, issue.
Hot Latin Track of the Year
- Juan GabrielJuan GabrielAlberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
— "Abrázame Muy FuerteAbrázame Muy Fuerte (song)"Abrázame Muy Fuerte" is a song written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. The song was produced and arranged by Bebu Silvetti and it was released as the second single from the album of the same title. The track became Gabriel's seventh number-one single in the Billboard Top...
" - Marco Antonio SolísMarco Antonio SolísMarco Antonio Solís is a Mexican musician, composer, and record producer. Throughout his career, he has sold over 80 million records and written over 300 songs, arguably making him one of the most successful singer-songwriters in Latin America.-Early life and career:Marco Antonio Solís started his...
— "O Me Voy O Te VasO Me Voy o Te Vas"O me voy o te Vas" is a song written and recorded by Marco Antonio Solís. The song's lyrics are a plea from Solís that the person to whom he is singing stop emphasizing that which he does wrong and focus on making their relationship run smoothly...
" - Jaci VelasquezJaci VelasquezJacquelyn Davette Velasquez is an American Contemporary Christian and Latin Pop singer—in both English and Spanish languages....
— "Como Se Cura Una Herida" - Palomo — "No Me Conoces Aun"
Hot Latin Track of the Year, Vocal Duo
- NydiaNydia RojasNydia Rojas , daughter of Arturo and Olivia Rojas, is an American singer of Mexican/Cuban/Yaqui Indian heritage and active on the mariachi circuit...
featuring Juan GabrielJuan GabrielAlberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
— "No Vale la Pena" - Ramon AyalaRamon AyalaRamon Ayala is a bajo sexto player from Donna, Texas, who currently resides in the Rio Grande Valley. He is the son of Pedro Ayala. His progressive style and technique has earned him the 2009 Bajo Sexto Player of the Year Award from the South Texas Conjunto Association. In 2009 he celebrated his...
and Jody Farias — "La Calandria" - Julio IglesiasJulio IglesiasJulio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,...
and Alejandro FernándezAlejandro FernándezAlejandro Fernández is a Mexican singer. Nicknamed as "El Potrillo" by the media and his fans, he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Alejandro is the son of the ranchera singer Vicente Fernández. He originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk music, such as...
— "Dos Corazones, Dos Historias" - La LeyLa Ley (band)La Ley was a Grammy Award and two-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Chilean pop rock band formed by Andrés Bobe and Rodrigo Aboitiz with Mauricio Claveria, Beto Cuevas and Luciano Rojas. After a failed first album, Desiertos , they released Doble Opuesto , which appears as the official first album...
featuring Ely GuerraEly GuerraEly Guerra is a Mexican singer-songwriter who was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.- Biography :...
— "El Duelo"
Hot Latin Tracks Artist of the Year
- Cristian CastroCristian CastroCristian Castro is a Grammy Award-nominated Mexican pop singer. He is referred to as "Christian Castro" or "Cristian."- Biography :...
- Juan GabrielJuan GabrielAlberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
- Banda El RecodoBanda el RecodoBanda Sinaloense el Recodo de Don Cruz Lizárraga, often referred to as Banda el Recodo is a Mexican Banda sinaloense group. Since its founding in 1938, it has been under the direction of the Lizárraga family...
- Marco Antonio SolísMarco Antonio SolísMarco Antonio Solís is a Mexican musician, composer, and record producer. Throughout his career, he has sold over 80 million records and written over 300 songs, arguably making him one of the most successful singer-songwriters in Latin America.-Early life and career:Marco Antonio Solís started his...
Songwriter of the Year
- Juan GabrielJuan GabrielAlberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
- Marco Antonio SolísMarco Antonio SolísMarco Antonio Solís is a Mexican musician, composer, and record producer. Throughout his career, he has sold over 80 million records and written over 300 songs, arguably making him one of the most successful singer-songwriters in Latin America.-Early life and career:Marco Antonio Solís started his...
- Omar Alfanno
- EstefanoEstéfanoFabio Alonso Salgado, better known as Estéfano, born in Cali, Colombia is a musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. Along with Donato Poveda formed the duo Donato & Estéfano, releasing three studio albums through 1995-1999...
Producer of the Year
- Bebu SilvettiBebu SilvettiJuan Fernando Silvetti Adorno , professionally known as Bebu Silvetti or simply Silvetti, was an Argentine pianist, composer, conductor, arranger and record producer...
- Alejandro Jaén
- Pepe AguilarPepe AguilarJosé "Pepe" Aguilar Jiménez is a popular singer-songwriter of ranchera, mariachi and pop music. Pepe is the son of Mexican icon Antonio Aguilar and folkloric actress Flor Silvestre.-Career:...
- Jesus Guillen
Pop Album of the Year, Male
- Luis MiguelLuis MiguelLuis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"...
— Mis RomancesMis Romances- Personnel :* Producer: Luis Miguel* Executive Producers: Alejandro Asensi* Engineer : Rafa Sardina* Digital Edition: Marco Gamboa* Strings Recording: Geoff Foster with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra* Coordinator: Shari Sutcliffe... - Marco Antonio SolísMarco Antonio SolísMarco Antonio Solís is a Mexican musician, composer, and record producer. Throughout his career, he has sold over 80 million records and written over 300 songs, arguably making him one of the most successful singer-songwriters in Latin America.-Early life and career:Marco Antonio Solís started his...
— Más de Mi AlmaMás de Mi AlmaMás de Mi Alma is the title of a studio album released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís on May 21, 2001... - Cristian CastroCristian CastroCristian Castro is a Grammy Award-nominated Mexican pop singer. He is referred to as "Christian Castro" or "Cristian."- Biography :...
— Azul - Alejandro FernándezAlejandro FernándezAlejandro Fernández is a Mexican singer. Nicknamed as "El Potrillo" by the media and his fans, he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Alejandro is the son of the ranchera singer Vicente Fernández. He originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk music, such as...
— OrigenesOrígenesOrígenes is the ninth album recorded by Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández. Produced by Kiko Campos and Pedro Ramírez, with this album he returns to his "origins" recording an album of Mexican music, but this time with his own style...
Pop album of the year, female
- "Mi Corazon", Jaci Velasquez (Sony Discos)
- "Live, The Last Concert-Houston, Texas Feb. 26, 1995", Selena (EMI Latin)
- "Entre Tangos Y Mariachi", Rocío Dúrcal (BMG Latin)
- "Huelo A Soledad", Ana Gabriel (Sony Discos)
Pop album of the year, group
- "Shhh!", A. B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings (EMI Latin)
- "Somos Gitanos", Gipsy Kings (Nonesuch)
- "Siempre En Mi Mente", Los Tri-O (BMG Latin)
- "Embrace the Chaos", Ozomatli (Interscope)
Pop album of the year, new artist
- "Proxima Estacio..Esperanza", Manu Chao (Virgin)
- "Alexandre Pires", Alexandre Pires (BMG Latin)
- "Pachanga", King Africa (Fonovisa)
- "Si Se", Si Se (Luaka Bop/Virgin)
Latin pop airplay track of the year
- "Abrázame Muy FuerteAbrázame Muy Fuerte (song)"Abrázame Muy Fuerte" is a song written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. The song was produced and arranged by Bebu Silvetti and it was released as the second single from the album of the same title. The track became Gabriel's seventh number-one single in the Billboard Top...
", Juan Gabriel (BMG Latin) - "Como Se Cura Una Herida", Jaci Velasquez (Sony Discos)
- "Azul", Cristian (BMG Latin)
- "Suerte", Shakira (Sony Discos)
Top Latin albums artist of the year
- Marc Anthony (Sony Discos)
- A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings (EMI Latin)
- Vicente Fernández (Sony Discos)
- Lupillo Rivera (Sony Discos)
Latin rock album of the year
- "Proxima Estacion...Esperanza", Manu Chao (Virgin)
- "Embrace The Chaos", Ozomatli (Interscope)
- "Cuando La Sangre Galopa", Jaguares (BMG Latin)
- "MTV Unplugged", La Ley (Warner Latina)
Tropical/salsa album of the year, male
- "Libre", Marc Anthony (Sony Discos)
- "Dejame Entrar", Carlos Vives (EMI Latin)
- "Instinto Y Deseo", Víctor Manuelle (Sony Discos)
- "Intenso", Gilberto Santa Rosa (Sony Discos)
Tropical/salsa album of the year, female
- "Yo Por Ti", Olga Tañón (Warner Latina)
- "8", Gisselle (BMG Latin)
- "Corazon De Mujer", Melina León (Sony Discos)
- "La Negra Tiene Tumbao", Celia Cruz (Sony Discos)
Tropical/salsa album of the year, group
- "Coleccion Romantica", Juan Luis Guerra 440 (Karen/Universal Latino)
- "Mania 2050", Grupomania (Universal Latino)
- "Calle Sabor, Esquina Amor", Limi-t 21 (EMI Latin)
- "Americanizao", Fulanito (Cutting)
Tropical/salsa album of the year, new artist
- "Yo Si Me Enamore", Huey Dunbar (Sony Discos)
- "Multiplicame", Fuerza Juvenil (Mas Music)
- "Tortilla Party", El Vacilon De La Manana (J&N)
- "Joseph Fonseca", Joseph Fonseca (Karen/Universal Latino)
Tropical/salsa airplay track of the year
- "Me Da Lo Mismo", Víctor Manuelle (Sony Discos)
- "Pero No Me Ama", Gilberto Santa Rosa (Sony Discos)
- "Me Libere", El Gran Combo (Combo)
- "Pueden Decir", Gilberto Santa Rosa (Sony Discos)
Regional Mexican album of the year, male
- "Despreciado", Lupillo Rivera (Sony Discos)
- "En Vivo:Desde La Plaza El Progreso De Guadalajara", Joan Sebastian (Balboa)
- "Sufriendo A Solas", Lupillo Rivera (Sony Discos)
- "Lo Mejor De Nosotros", Pepe Aguilar (Balboa)
Regional Mexican album of the year, male group
- "Ansia De Amar", Conjunto Primavera (Fonovisa)
- "Contigo Por Siempre...", Banda El Recodo (Fonovisa)
- "Uniendo Fronteras", Los Tigres del Norte (Fonovisa)
- "En Vivo..El Hombre Y Su Musica", Ramon Ayala Y Sus Bravos Del Norte (Freddie)
Regional Mexican album of the year, female group or female solo artist
- "Soy Lo Prohibido", Alicia Villarreal (Universal Latino)
- "Con Sabor A Mexico", Las Jilguerras (Fonovisa)
- "Para Las Madrecitas", Sparx Y Lorenzo Antonio (Fonovisa)
Regional Mexican album of the year, new artist
- "Despreciado", Lupillo Rivera (Sony Discos)
- "Sufriendo A Solas", Lupillo Rivera (Sony Discos)
- "Fuerza Musical", Palomo (Disa)
- "Homenaje A Chalino Sánchez", Jessie Morales:El Original De La Sierra (Univision)
Regional Mexican airplay track of the year
- "Y Llegaste Tu", Banda El Recodo (Fonovisa)
- "No Me Conoces Aun", Palomo (Disa)
- "No Te Podias Quedar", Conjunto Primavera (Fonovisa)
- "Despreciado", Lupillo Rivera (Sony Discos)
Latin greatest hits album of the year
- "Historia De Un Idolo Vol. 1", Vicente Fernández (Sony Discos)
- "Historia Musical Romantica", Grupo Bryndis (Disa)
- "La Historia", Ricky Martin (Sony Discos)
- "Historia Musical", Los Angeles Azules (Disa)
Latin compilation album of the year
- "No. 1: Un Ano De Exitos", Various Artists (Sony Discos/Warner Latina)
- "Bachatahits 2001", Various Artists (J&N/Sony Discos)
- "Billboard Latin Music Awards 2001", Various Artists (BMG Latin)
- "Merenhits 2001", Various Artists (J&N/Sony Discos)
Latin jazz album of the year
- "Latin Spirits", Poncho Sanchez (Concord Picante)
- "Calle 54", Soundtrack (Blue Note/Capitol)
- "Volume 3-New Congo Square", Los Hombres Calientes (Basin Street)
- "Supernova", Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Blue Note/Capitol)
Latin dance club play track of the year
- "Heroe (Remixes)", Enrique Iglesias (Interscope)
- "Play (Remixes)", Jennifer Lopez (Epic)
- "Guitarra G", Banda Sonora (Tommy Boy)
- "Out Of Nowhere", Gloria Estefan (Epic)
Latin dance maxi-single of the year
- "Love Don't Cost A Thing [Amor Se Paga Con Amor]", Jennifer LopezJennifer LopezJennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
(Epic) - "I'm Real (Remixes)", Jennifer LopezJennifer LopezJennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
(Epic) - "Loaded", Ricky MartinRicky MartinEnrique "Ricky" Martín Morales , better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican and Spanish pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1991.During his career he has sold more than 60 million album copies worldwide...
(Sony Discos) - "Out of Nowhere", Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
(Epic)
Latin rap album of the year
- "El General Is Back", El General (Mock & Roll/Lideres)
- "De Nuevos A Viejos", Wisin Y Yandel (BM/Aponte)
- "Vivo", Vico-C (EMI Latin)
- "Mundo Frio", Lito & Polaco (Pina)
Publisher of the year
(Songs that charted during the tracking period.)- WB, ASCAP
- Vander, ASCAP
- Edimonsa, ASCAP
- BMG Songs, ASCAP
Publishing corporation of the year
- Warner/Chappell Music
- Sony/ATV Music
- EMI Music
- BMG Music
Special awards
- Spirit Of Hope-Ricky MartinRicky MartinEnrique "Ricky" Martín Morales , better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican and Spanish pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1991.During his career he has sold more than 60 million album copies worldwide...
- Lifetime Achievement Award-Puerto Rico's El Gran Combo
- Star Award-Ana GabrielAna GabrielAna Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting...
- Viewer's Choice Award-ShakiraShakiraShakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s...