Nicky Jam is this year’s lyrical legend…
SESAC Latina has revealed its 2020 honorees via a virtual SESAC Latina Music Awards, with the 39-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American singer-songwriter taking home the top honors.
Nicky Jam was named this year’s Songwriter of the Year at the awards ceremony, which celebrates the successes of SESAC Latin’s songwriters and publishers.
Nicky Jam also nabs the song of the year recognition for “Otro Trago (Remix),” recorded by Sech, Ozuna, Anuel AA, Darell and Nicky Jam and penned by him and Juan Diego Medina. SONY/ATV was named publisher of the year.
“We are thrilled to celebrate SESAC Latina’s esteemed affiliate family once again, albeit in a new way,” said Sam Kling, senior vice president of creative operations, SESAC Rights Management in an official statement. “Their incredible talent and endless energy for the art of songwriting is needed now more than ever. We are proud to honor our songwriters who have carried our spirits during these very difficult times. We look forward to celebrating many more of their successes in the future… hopefully in person.”
Celeste Zendejas, associate vice president of SESAC Latina, says that although this year has been like no other, she’s thrilled to see Latin music expand further globally and into the mainstream. “I could not be more pleased to celebrate our affiliates and their many accomplisments,” she adds.
Here’s the complete winners list:
Songwriter of the Year: Nicky Jam
Publisher of the Year: SONY/ATV
Song of the Year: “Otro Trago (Remix)”
Recorded by: Sech, Ozuna, Anuel AA, Darell & Nicky Jam
Written by: Nicky Jam, Juan Diego Medina
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Sounds LLC
SESAC Latina Radio Performance Awards:
“Un Año”
Written by: Gilberto “Bibi” Marín, Jesús Navarro
Published by: Multisongs
Recorded by: Sebastián Yatra & Reik
“De Los Besos Que Te Di”
Written by: Christian Nodal, Gussy Lau
Published by: Editora Jago, Multisongs
Recorded by: Christian Nodal
“Te Robare”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Nicky Jam, Joel-Johnatan Ballesteros
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by: Nicky Jam x Ozuna
“¿Por Qué Cambiaste de Opinión?”
Written by: Edén Muñoz
Published by: Dulce María Music LLC
Recorded by: Calibre 50
“Sola”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Julián Turizo, Manuel Turizo
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by: Manuel Turizo
“Con Todo Incluido”
Written by: Edén Muñoz
Published by: Dulce María Music LLC, Anval Publishing
Recorded by: La Adictiva Banda San José de Mesillas
“Date La Vuelta”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Nicky Jam
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by: Luis Fonsi, Sebastián Yatra & Nicky Jam
“Nada Nuevo”
Written by: Christian Nodal
Published by: Editora Jago, Multisongs
Recorded by: Christian Nodal
“Esclavo de tus Besos”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Julián Turizo, Manuel Turizo, Zenzei
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by: Manuel Turizo x Ozuna
“Perfecta”
Written by: Martín Castro
Published by: Alvani Music Publishing, Editorial LGA
Recorded by: Banda Los Recoditos
“Dile La Verdad”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Julián Turizo, Manuel Turizo
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by: Jowell & Randy x Manuel Turizo
“Simplemente Gracias”
Written by: Edén Muñoz
Published by: Dulce María Music LLC
Recorded by: Calibre 50
“Que Le Dé”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Nicky Jam
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by: Rauw Alejandro x Nicky Jam
“Gracias Por Tu Amor”
Written by: Raúl Salas
Published by: Alvani Music Publishing, Editorial LGA
Recorded by: Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga feat. David Bisbal
“Si Se Da”
Written by: Orlando Jovani Cepeda
Published by: Melodías de Oro Music Publishing
Recorded by: Myke Towers x Farruko
“Nos Volvimos a Buscar”
Written by: Luciano Luna
Published by: Editora de Ideas, Sheridan Luna, Gaxiola Publishing
Recorded by: La Séptima Banda
“Dejalo”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Julián Turizo, Manuel Turizo, Erasmo Huerta
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC, Wasmo Music
Recorded by: Nacho + Manuel Turizo
“Por Mi No Te Detengas”
Written by: Karenia Cervantes
Published by: LZ Music
Recorded by: Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
“Pega Pega”
Written by: Joey Montana
Published by: Flow Con Clase Publishing, EMI Foray Music
Recorded by: Tito “El Bambino”
“Olvidarte, Como?”
Written by: Edén Muñoz
Published by: Dulce María Music LLC
Recorded by: Banda Carnaval
“Atrevete”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Nicky Jam
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by: Nicky Jam x Sech
“Las Enseñanzas”
Written by: Danilo Avilez
Published by: Del New Music
Recorded by: Ulices Chaidez
“Tu Vida en la Mia”
Written by: Erika Ender
Published by: Excelender Songs, SONY/ATV Rhythm
Recorded by: Marc Anthony
“Vas a Estar Bien”
Written by: Edén Muñoz
Published by: Dulce María Music LLC
Recorded by: Banda Carnaval
“En Cero”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Julián Turizo, Manuel Turizo, Antonio Rayo Gibo
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC, EMI Foray Music, Rayito Musik-Os
Recorded by: Yandel x Sebastián Yatra x Manuel Turizo
“El Circo”
Written by: Eduardo Gurrola
Published by: Music of Afinarte
Recorded by: El Fantasma
“Que Calor”
Written by: Wissem Larfaoui
Published by: Universal Música Latina
Recorded by: Major Lazer feat. J Balvin &; El Alfa
“Cedí”
Written by: Víctor Vicente Pérez
Published by: Multisongs, FERCA Songs
Recorded by: La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
“Punto G”
Written by: Antonio Rayo Gibo
Published by: EMI Foray Music, Rayito Musik-Os
Recorded by: Karol G
“Me Hiciste un Borracho”
Written by: César Valdivia, Alex Hernández
Published by: La Trakalosa de Monterrey Inc., Trébol Musical Corp.
Recorded by: Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
“Desconocidos”
Written by: Juan Diego Medina, Julián Turizo, Manuel Turizo
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by: Mau & Ricky + Manuel Turizo + Camilo
“Rosa de Castilla”
Written by: José Luis García
Published by: Música Garmex International
Recorded by: Los Huracanes del Norte
“Aleluya”
Written by: Gilberto “Bibi” Marín, Jesús Navarro, Juan Diego Medina, Julián Turizo, Manuel Turizo
Published by: La Industria Music Publishing, SONY/ATV Sounds LLC, Multisongs
Recorded by: Reik & Manuel Turizo
“Chalito”
Written by: Edén Muñoz
Published by: Dulce María Music LLC
Recorded by: Calibre 50
“Dollar”
Written by: Orlando Jovani Cepeda
Published by: Melodías de Oro Music Publishing
Recorded by: Becky G x Myke Towers
“No He Logrado Aprender”
Written by: Juan Diego Sandoval, Fernando Camacho
Published by: FERCA Songs, Multisongs
Recorded by: La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
“Indeciso”
Written by: Felipe Abad, Germán Molano, Gilberto “Bibi” Marín, Jesús Navarro
Published by: Multisongs, Universal Música Latina
Recorded by: Reik x J Balvin x Lalo Ebratt
“Quitate la Careta”
Written by: Néstor Meneses, Carlos Castellanos
Published by: Alvani Music Publishing
Recorded by: Voz de Mando