LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2023 have now concluded, announcing the winners after an evening filled with emotions and exciting surprises. We now know the artists who have earned the honors in the 18th edition of the prestigious event, which are recognized as one of the most important in Spanish-speaking music industry. In this year’s ceremony, two prominent figures in Latin music emerged as the big winners: Colombian musicians Feid and Manuel Turizo, each taking home an impressive three awards.
Big Winners
Feid claimed the titles of Best Urban Artist, Best Urban Song for «Classy 101,» and Best Urban Collaboration alongside Ozuna for «Hey Mor.» These awards all fall within the Global Latin category. Meanwhile, Manuel Turizo secured the Best Album award for 2000, the Best Latin Song award for «El Merengue,» and the Best Festival, Tour, or Concert award for ‘2000 Tour,’ all also within the Global Latin category. Next up is Aitana. The Catalan artist, who was also one of the favorites of the night, has taken home two more awards: Best Music Video award for «Las Babys» and the Best Album award for her work Alpha, both in the Spain category.
The rest of the awards have been spread out more evenly among different artists. Ana Mena has been recognized as the Artist of the Year in the Spain category, Loreen has been chosen as the Best Artist in the International category, and when it came to naming the Best Artist in the Global Latin category, Camilo was the one whose name was called.
Spain Category
Additionally, in the Spain category, we had several winners. Vicco was recognized as the Breakthrough Artist. Álvaro de Luna won the Best Song award for «Todo Contigo.» David Bisbal was honored as the Best Live Artist or Group. Chanel and Abraham Mateo received the award for Best Collaboration for their song «Clavaíto.» Quevedo was named the Best Urban Artist. Depol was celebrated as the Artist from 40 to 1. Lola Índigo earned recognition for her impressive tour «El Dragón Tour» in the Best Festival, Tour, or Concert category. Saiko was acknowledged as the Urban Breakthrough Artist.
International Category
Besides Loreen, we had other noteworthy winners: Tom Odell, who took home the Best Live Artist award, Taylor Swift for her album Midnights, and Dua Lipa for her song «Dance the Night.»
In the Global Latin Category, the night ended with a big win for Feid, Manuel Turizo, and Camilo, with Young Miko being named the Breakthrough Artist. María Becerra received the Best Music Video award for «Corazón Vacío.» Duki was recognized as the Best Live Artist. Emilia and Ludmilla were honored for their collaboration on the song «No_se_ve.mp3,» and Ozuna shared the Best Collaboration award with Feid. To wrap it up, the Golden Music Awards 2023 were given to Shakira, Take That, and Ozuna.
Winners
Spain Category: Best Artist or Group
- Álvaro de Luna
- Aitana
- Lola Índigo
- David Bisbal
- Quevedo
- Ana Mena – WINNER
Spain Category: Best Emerging Artist or Group
- Vicco – WINNER
- Charlie USG
- Hilario
- Mar Lucas
- Ters
- Paula Koops
Spain Category: Best Album
- Aitana – «Alpha» – WINNER
- Lola Índigo – «El Dragón»
- Manuel Carrasco – «Corazón y Flecha»
- Ana Mena – «Bellodrama»
- Quevedo – «Donde Quiero Estar»
- Beret – «Resiliencia»
Spain Category: Best Song
- Aitana – «Los Ángeles»
- Vicco – «Nochentera»
- Álvaro de Luna – «Todo Contigo» – WINNER
- Lola Índigo – «El Tonto»
- Chanel – «Clavaíto»
- Rosalía – «Beso»
Spain Category: Best Music Video
- Nil Moliner – «Vuela Alto»
- Paula Cendejas – «Selena»
- Marc Seguí – «5 Estrellas»
- Abraham Mateo – «Maníaca»
- Leo Rizzi – «No Siempre Quedará París»
- Aitana – «Las Babys» – WINNER
Spain Category: Best Artist or Group in Live Performance
- David Bisbal – WINNER
- Manuel Carrasco
- Bombai
- Abraham Mateo
- Ana Mena
- Dani Fernández
Spain Category: Best Collaboration
- Chanel and Abraham Mateo – «Clavaíto» – WINNERS
- Lola Índigo and Quevedo – «El Tonto»
- Marlon and Álvaro de Luna – «Olvidé Olvidarte»
- Aitana and Rels B – «Mi Amor»
- Manuel Carrasco and Morat – «Hasta por la Mañana»
- Pablo Alborán and María Becerra – «Amigos»
Spain Category: Best Urban Artist or Group
- Saiko
- Quevedo – WINNER
- Rels B
- Bad Gyal
- Adexe and Nau
- Chema Rivas
Spain Category: Best Emerging Urban Artist
- Saiko – WINNER
- Nickzzy
- Cesar AC
- Almacor
- Francis
- Soge Culebra
Spain Category: Best Festival, Tour, or Concert
- Love the Twenties
- Lola Índigo – «El Dragón Tour» – WINNER
- Pablo Alborán – «La Cuarta Hoja Tour»
- Aitana – «Alpha Tour»
- Ana Mena – «Bellodrama Tour»
- Boombastic
Spain Category: Best Artist or Group from 40 to 1
- Álvaro Soler
- Miki Núñez
- DePol – WINNER
- Polo Nández
- Walls
- Zzoilo
Global Latin Category: Best Latin Artist or Group
- Carín León
- Karol G
- Camilo – WINNER
- Shakira
- Manuel Turizo
- Maluma
Global Latin Category: Best Emerging Latin Artist or Group
- Lil Cake
- Peso Pluma
- Milo J
- Young Miko – WINNER
- Yng Lvcas
- Emilia
Global Latin Category: Best Latin Album
- Feid – «Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo, Te Pirateamos el Álbum»
- Manuel Turizo – «2000» – WINNER
- Myke Towers – «La Vida es Una»
- Karol G – «Mañana Será Bonito»
- Ozuna – «Afro»
- Rauw Alejandro – «Playa Saturno»
Global Latin Category: Best Latin Song
- Maluma – «Coco Loco»
- Eslabón Armado – «Ella Baila Sola»
- Nathy Peluso – «Tonta»
- Tini – «Cupido»
- Manuel Turizo – «El Merengue» – WINNER
- Sebastián Yatra – «Vagabundo»
Global Latin Category: Best Latin Music Video
- Bizarrap – «BZRP Music Sessions 53»
- Anitta – «Funk Rave»
- Manuel Turizo – «El Merengue»
- Karol G – «TQG»
- María Becerra – «Corazón Vacío» – WINNER
- Shakira – «Copa Vacía»
Global Latin Category: Best Latin Artist or Group in Live Performance
- Ozuna
- Mora
- Duki – WINNER
- Myke Towers
- Tini
- Camilo
Global Latin Category: Best Latin Collaboration
- Becky G and Omega – «Arranca»
- Carín León and Camilo – «Ni Me Debes Ni Te Debo»
- Sebastián Yatra, Manuel Turizo, and Beele – «Vagabundo»
- Nathy Peluso and Tiago PZK – «Ella Tiene»
- Emilia and Ludmilla – «No_Se_Ve.mp3» – WINNERS
- Eslabón Armado and Peso Pluma – «Ella Baila Sola»
Global Latin Category: Best Urban Latin Artist or Producer
- Feid – WINNER
- Ozuna
- María Becerra
- Myke Towers
- Bizarrap
- Duki
Global Latin Category: Best Latin Festival, Tour, or Concert
- Duki – «Antes de Ameri World Tour»
- Feid – «Ferxxo Nitro Jam World Tour»
- La Bresh
- Rauw Alejandro – «Saturno World Tour»
- Manuel Turizo – «2000 Tour» – WINNER
Global Latin Category: Best Urban Latin Collaboration
- Feid and Young Miko – «Classy 101»
- Myke Towers and Daddy Yankee – «Uh Lala»
- Lit Killah, Duki, Emilia, Tiago PZK, FMK, Rusherking, María Becerra, and Big One – «Los del Despacio»
- Karol G and Shakira – «TQG»
- Ozuna and Feid – «Hey Mor» – WINNERS
- Bizarrap and Shakira – «BZRP Music Sessions 53»
Global Latin Category: Best Urban Latin Song
- Myke Towers – «Lala»
- Feid – «Classy 101» – WINNER
- Bad Bunny – «Where She Goes»
- Ozuna – «Eva Longoria»
- Karol G – «Gloria»
- Jhayco – «Holanda»
International Category: Best International Artist or Group
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Loreen – WINNER
- Taylor Swift
- Miley Cyrus
- Sam Smith
International Category: Best International Album
- Lewis Capaldi – «Broken by Desire to be Heavenly Sent»
- Taylor Swift – «Midnights» – WINNER
- Miley Cyrus – «Endless Summer»
- Sam Smith – «Gloria»
- Ed Sheeran – «Substrac»
- Olivia Rodrigo – «Guts»
International Category: Best International Song
- Rema – «Calm Down»
- Miley Cyrus – «Flowers»
- Calvin Harris – «Miracle»
- Dua Lipa – «Dance the Night» – WINNER
- Loreen – «Tattoo»
- Sam Smith – «Unholy»
International Category: Best International Artist or Group in Live Performance
- Coldplay
- Tom Odell – WINNER
- Loreen
- Beyoncé
- Taylor Swift
- Lizzo
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