Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has made history by becoming the first Nigerian artiste to win a Latin Grammy. The Banku Music pioneer was also nominated in four categories at the 21st edition of the annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Mr Eazi’s historic win came as a result of his contribution to projects that swept each of the categories they were nominated for. The acclaimed singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur was a featured artist on the song “Arcoíris” off the album “Colores” by J Balvin, which won the Best Urban Album category. He was also featured on “Oasis” by J Balvin x Bad Bunny, which won the same category.
His contribution to both albums was widely acclaimed for its genre-bending sound and innovative approach to Latin music. The featured tracks “Como Un Bebé” and “Arcoíris” have garnered over 198 million and 54 million streams, respectively, on Spotify alone, helping to bring a fresh perspective to the projects.
Eazi officially received certificates for his appearance in “Oasis” by J Balvin/Bad Bunny for Album of the Year 2020, “Oasis” by J Balvin/Bad Bunny for Best Urban Album 2020, composer on “Colores” for Album of the Year 2020, and in “Colores” by J Balvin – Best Urban Album (Winner) 2020.
Mr Eazi’s success in the Latin music world is a testament to his talent and his commitment to breaking down barriers and creating a truly global sound. He has been a prominent figure in the Afrobeats scene, collaborating with several international artistes to create unique sounds.
With this historic win, Mr Eazi has cemented his place as a trailblazer in the music industry and a true ambassador of Nigerian and African music on the global stage. He is also scheduled to release a new body of work later this year.
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