The GRAMMYs
2026
Dec 1st, 2025
Best Latin Pop Album
Best Latin Pop Album
Best Latin Pop Album
Nominees for The GRAMMY Awards
2026
Previous Winner
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Shakira)
Criteria
Albums with >75% playing time of new Latin pop recordings.
Albums with >75% playing time of new Latin pop recordings.
Albums with >75% playing time of new Latin pop recordings.
The nominees for The GRAMMYs Best Latin Pop Album 2026 are Cosa Nuestra (Rauw Alejandro), BOGOTÁ DELUXE (Andrés Cepeda), Tropicoqueta (KAROL G), Cancionera (Natalia Lafourcade), ¿Y ahora qué? (Alejandro Sanz).
Read on for more information about all the nominees and their contributors..
Best Latin Pop Album
BOGOTÁ DELUXE
Andrés Cepeda's BOGOTÁ DELUXE is a profound love letter to his birthplace, Bogotá, using vivid storytelling and genre-blending melodies to celebrate its rich culture. The album features collaborations with Morat, Luis Fonsi, and HaAsh, who bring their own unique influences to the project.
Commercial success
BOGOTÁ DELUXE reached #1 on the iTunes chart in Colombia
The album peaked at #3 on the Apple Music chart in Colombia
The album has surpassed 36 million streams on Spotify
Cultural impact
Andrés Cepeda launched the "Nuestra Vida En Canciones" U.S. tour in Fall 2025, performing in major cities including Chicago, Miami, and New York.
He performed two concerts at Teatro Colón celebrating Bogotá's anniversary, which were filmed and released on YouTube.
The album has been highlighted in Colombian media as a tribute to the city's evolving cultural identity, blending genres and referencing local landmarks and traditions.
Critical response
Billboard praised the album as "a tribute to the streets, parks, and people that shaped him," noting its vivid storytelling and genre-blending melodies. Read full review
Rolling Stone described BOGOTÁ DELUXE* as "a record that pays homage to the sonic journey Andrés Cepeda has traveled, connecting generations through his music." Read full review
BOGOTÁ DELUXE
Andrés Cepeda's BOGOTÁ DELUXE is a profound love letter to his birthplace, Bogotá, using vivid storytelling and genre-blending melodies to celebrate its rich culture. The album features collaborations with Morat, Luis Fonsi, and HaAsh, who bring their own unique influences to the project.
Commercial success
BOGOTÁ DELUXE reached #1 on the iTunes chart in Colombia
The album peaked at #3 on the Apple Music chart in Colombia
The album has surpassed 36 million streams on Spotify
Cultural impact
Andrés Cepeda launched the "Nuestra Vida En Canciones" U.S. tour in Fall 2025, performing in major cities including Chicago, Miami, and New York.
He performed two concerts at Teatro Colón celebrating Bogotá's anniversary, which were filmed and released on YouTube.
The album has been highlighted in Colombian media as a tribute to the city's evolving cultural identity, blending genres and referencing local landmarks and traditions.
Critical response
Billboard praised the album as "a tribute to the streets, parks, and people that shaped him," noting its vivid storytelling and genre-blending melodies. Read full review
Rolling Stone described BOGOTÁ DELUXE* as "a record that pays homage to the sonic journey Andrés Cepeda has traveled, connecting generations through his music." Read full review
BOGOTÁ DELUXE
Andrés Cepeda's BOGOTÁ DELUXE is a profound love letter to his birthplace, Bogotá, using vivid storytelling and genre-blending melodies to celebrate its rich culture. The album features collaborations with Morat, Luis Fonsi, and HaAsh, who bring their own unique influences to the project.
Commercial success
BOGOTÁ DELUXE reached #1 on the iTunes chart in Colombia
The album peaked at #3 on the Apple Music chart in Colombia
The album has surpassed 36 million streams on Spotify
Cultural impact
Andrés Cepeda launched the "Nuestra Vida En Canciones" U.S. tour in Fall 2025, performing in major cities including Chicago, Miami, and New York.
He performed two concerts at Teatro Colón celebrating Bogotá's anniversary, which were filmed and released on YouTube.
The album has been highlighted in Colombian media as a tribute to the city's evolving cultural identity, blending genres and referencing local landmarks and traditions.
Critical response
Billboard praised the album as "a tribute to the streets, parks, and people that shaped him," noting its vivid storytelling and genre-blending melodies. Read full review
Rolling Stone described BOGOTÁ DELUXE* as "a record that pays homage to the sonic journey Andrés Cepeda has traveled, connecting generations through his music." Read full review
Celebrated songstress Natalia Lafourcade's 12th album, Cancionera, was co-produced with Adán Jodorowsky and recorded entirely on analog tape in Mexico. The album integrates sound design from Soundwalk Collective, blending styles like son jarocho and bolero with a subtle, modern orchestral complexity.
Commercial success
Cancionera debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, marking one of Lafourcade's highest entries to date.
The album quickly surpassed 1.8 million streams on Spotify within its first weeks of release, reflecting strong digital engagement.
Cultural impact
Lafourcade's "CANCIONERA Tour" saw multiple sold-out dates in major cities. She performed at iconic venues such as Lincoln Center in New York and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as part of the tour, highlighting her international reach.
The album's concept is deeply inspired by the surrealism and traditional iconography of Mexico, with visual assets created alongside the recording.
Natalia won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Singer-Songwriter Album.
Critical response
Rolling Stone noted that "this alter ego presents a side of Lafourcade never seen before, more carefree and centered on the music, foregrounding the importance of existence and freedom." Read full review
Los Angeles Times highlighted the album as "full of symbolism, inspired by the surrealism of Mexico and the values of our tradition and iconography," and praised its homage to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Read full review
Celebrated songstress Natalia Lafourcade's 12th album, Cancionera, was co-produced with Adán Jodorowsky and recorded entirely on analog tape in Mexico. The album integrates sound design from Soundwalk Collective, blending styles like son jarocho and bolero with a subtle, modern orchestral complexity.
Commercial success
Cancionera debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, marking one of Lafourcade's highest entries to date.
The album quickly surpassed 1.8 million streams on Spotify within its first weeks of release, reflecting strong digital engagement.
Cultural impact
Lafourcade's "CANCIONERA Tour" saw multiple sold-out dates in major cities. She performed at iconic venues such as Lincoln Center in New York and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as part of the tour, highlighting her international reach.
The album's concept is deeply inspired by the surrealism and traditional iconography of Mexico, with visual assets created alongside the recording.
Natalia won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Singer-Songwriter Album.
Critical response
Rolling Stone noted that "this alter ego presents a side of Lafourcade never seen before, more carefree and centered on the music, foregrounding the importance of existence and freedom." Read full review
Los Angeles Times highlighted the album as "full of symbolism, inspired by the surrealism of Mexico and the values of our tradition and iconography," and praised its homage to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Read full review
Celebrated songstress Natalia Lafourcade's 12th album, Cancionera, was co-produced with Adán Jodorowsky and recorded entirely on analog tape in Mexico. The album integrates sound design from Soundwalk Collective, blending styles like son jarocho and bolero with a subtle, modern orchestral complexity.
Commercial success
Cancionera debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, marking one of Lafourcade's highest entries to date.
The album quickly surpassed 1.8 million streams on Spotify within its first weeks of release, reflecting strong digital engagement.
Cultural impact
Lafourcade's "CANCIONERA Tour" saw multiple sold-out dates in major cities. She performed at iconic venues such as Lincoln Center in New York and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as part of the tour, highlighting her international reach.
The album's concept is deeply inspired by the surrealism and traditional iconography of Mexico, with visual assets created alongside the recording.
Natalia won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Singer-Songwriter Album.
Critical response
Rolling Stone noted that "this alter ego presents a side of Lafourcade never seen before, more carefree and centered on the music, foregrounding the importance of existence and freedom." Read full review
Los Angeles Times highlighted the album as "full of symbolism, inspired by the surrealism of Mexico and the values of our tradition and iconography," and praised its homage to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Read full review
Cosa Nuestra
Rauw Alejandro's 5th studio album, Cosa Nuestra, pays conceptual homage to Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe's 1969 classic salsa album of the same name, also drawing from the Sicilian mafia phrase 'Cosa Nostra' or "our thing." The album tells a story of Puerto Rican migration to NYC, using live instruments, salsa, merengue, and samples from the era, creating a cohesive concept album that nods to his influences.
Commercial success
Debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts.
Reached No. 6 on the overall Billboard 200 chart, marking the third-highest charting Latin album of 2024 on that list.
Certified Gold (Latin) by the RIAA.
Cultural impact
Rauw Alejandro supported Cosa Nuestra with the "Cosa Nuestra Tour," a high-concept live production emphasizing the album’s cinematic narrative and salsa references.
He performed singles "Dejame Entrar" and "Touching the Sky" from the album at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
Selections from Cosa Nuestra were incorporated into major Latin awards-show medleys, reinforcing the project’s linkage between classic salsa traditions and contemporary Latin pop.
Critical response
Pitchfork noted that Cosa Nuestra pays "conceptual homage to salsa with a grandiose audiovisual proposal." Read full review
Rolling Stone described the album as "inspired in near-equal parts by R&B and the Fania All-Stars," observing a blend of "Traditional Latin instrumentation and hazy, jazz-club sonics" with modern synthesizers. Read full review
Cosa Nuestra
Rauw Alejandro's 5th studio album, Cosa Nuestra, pays conceptual homage to Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe's 1969 classic salsa album of the same name, also drawing from the Sicilian mafia phrase 'Cosa Nostra' or "our thing." The album tells a story of Puerto Rican migration to NYC, using live instruments, salsa, merengue, and samples from the era, creating a cohesive concept album that nods to his influences.
Commercial success
Debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts.
Reached No. 6 on the overall Billboard 200 chart, marking the third-highest charting Latin album of 2024 on that list.
Certified Gold (Latin) by the RIAA.
Cultural impact
Rauw Alejandro supported Cosa Nuestra with the "Cosa Nuestra Tour," a high-concept live production emphasizing the album’s cinematic narrative and salsa references.
He performed singles "Dejame Entrar" and "Touching the Sky" from the album at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
Selections from Cosa Nuestra were incorporated into major Latin awards-show medleys, reinforcing the project’s linkage between classic salsa traditions and contemporary Latin pop.
Critical response
Pitchfork noted that Cosa Nuestra pays "conceptual homage to salsa with a grandiose audiovisual proposal." Read full review
Rolling Stone described the album as "inspired in near-equal parts by R&B and the Fania All-Stars," observing a blend of "Traditional Latin instrumentation and hazy, jazz-club sonics" with modern synthesizers. Read full review
Cosa Nuestra
Rauw Alejandro's 5th studio album, Cosa Nuestra, pays conceptual homage to Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe's 1969 classic salsa album of the same name, also drawing from the Sicilian mafia phrase 'Cosa Nostra' or "our thing." The album tells a story of Puerto Rican migration to NYC, using live instruments, salsa, merengue, and samples from the era, creating a cohesive concept album that nods to his influences.
Commercial success
Debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts.
Reached No. 6 on the overall Billboard 200 chart, marking the third-highest charting Latin album of 2024 on that list.
Certified Gold (Latin) by the RIAA.
Cultural impact
Rauw Alejandro supported Cosa Nuestra with the "Cosa Nuestra Tour," a high-concept live production emphasizing the album’s cinematic narrative and salsa references.
He performed singles "Dejame Entrar" and "Touching the Sky" from the album at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
Selections from Cosa Nuestra were incorporated into major Latin awards-show medleys, reinforcing the project’s linkage between classic salsa traditions and contemporary Latin pop.
Critical response
Pitchfork noted that Cosa Nuestra pays "conceptual homage to salsa with a grandiose audiovisual proposal." Read full review
Rolling Stone described the album as "inspired in near-equal parts by R&B and the Fania All-Stars," observing a blend of "Traditional Latin instrumentation and hazy, jazz-club sonics" with modern synthesizers. Read full review
Tropicoqueta
KAROL G's 5th studio album, Tropicoqueta was inspired from her 2022 Coachella performance where she paid homage to Latin crossover hits from artists like Shakira, Ricky Martin & Selena. The project moves beyond her signature reggaeton sound to incorporate a wide array of Latin American genres, including cumbia, vallenato, bachata, merengue, and regional Mexican music.
Commercial success
The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart.
It became KAROL G's fourth consecutive chart-topper on Top Latin Albums.
Tropicoqueta marked her third top 10-charting album on the Billboard 200.
Cultural impact
"Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido," a track from the album, won Song Of The Year at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS.
The same track also secured the award for Best Tropical Song at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS.
Critical response
NPR's Anamaria Sayre noted that KAROL G "went for a sort of Pan-Latin sound with this album," aiming to create a sound for all of Latin America by focusing on different geographical and musical traditions. Read full review
"A bright, orange-hued compendium of 20 songs, all pulling from different parts of Latin-pop history" is how Rolling Stone described Tropicoqueta, highlighting its "sleeker production choices" that avoid an old-school feel. Read full review
Pitchfork characterized Tropicoqueta as KAROL G’s "most expansive body of work" and "her most researched," rooting itself in "urbano’s analog beginnings." Read full review
Tropicoqueta
KAROL G's 5th studio album, Tropicoqueta was inspired from her 2022 Coachella performance where she paid homage to Latin crossover hits from artists like Shakira, Ricky Martin & Selena. The project moves beyond her signature reggaeton sound to incorporate a wide array of Latin American genres, including cumbia, vallenato, bachata, merengue, and regional Mexican music.
Commercial success
The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart.
It became KAROL G's fourth consecutive chart-topper on Top Latin Albums.
Tropicoqueta marked her third top 10-charting album on the Billboard 200.
Cultural impact
"Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido," a track from the album, won Song Of The Year at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS.
The same track also secured the award for Best Tropical Song at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS.
Critical response
NPR's Anamaria Sayre noted that KAROL G "went for a sort of Pan-Latin sound with this album," aiming to create a sound for all of Latin America by focusing on different geographical and musical traditions. Read full review
"A bright, orange-hued compendium of 20 songs, all pulling from different parts of Latin-pop history" is how Rolling Stone described Tropicoqueta, highlighting its "sleeker production choices" that avoid an old-school feel. Read full review
Pitchfork characterized Tropicoqueta as KAROL G’s "most expansive body of work" and "her most researched," rooting itself in "urbano’s analog beginnings." Read full review
Tropicoqueta
KAROL G's 5th studio album, Tropicoqueta was inspired from her 2022 Coachella performance where she paid homage to Latin crossover hits from artists like Shakira, Ricky Martin & Selena. The project moves beyond her signature reggaeton sound to incorporate a wide array of Latin American genres, including cumbia, vallenato, bachata, merengue, and regional Mexican music.
Commercial success
The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart.
It became KAROL G's fourth consecutive chart-topper on Top Latin Albums.
Tropicoqueta marked her third top 10-charting album on the Billboard 200.
Cultural impact
"Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido," a track from the album, won Song Of The Year at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS.
The same track also secured the award for Best Tropical Song at the 2025 Latin GRAMMYS.
Critical response
NPR's Anamaria Sayre noted that KAROL G "went for a sort of Pan-Latin sound with this album," aiming to create a sound for all of Latin America by focusing on different geographical and musical traditions. Read full review
"A bright, orange-hued compendium of 20 songs, all pulling from different parts of Latin-pop history" is how Rolling Stone described Tropicoqueta, highlighting its "sleeker production choices" that avoid an old-school feel. Read full review
Pitchfork characterized Tropicoqueta as KAROL G’s "most expansive body of work" and "her most researched," rooting itself in "urbano’s analog beginnings." Read full review
Alejandro Sanz's first studio album in four years, the six-song project ¿Y ahora qué?, marks the beginning of a new personal and artistic chapter for the artist. It features collaborations with artists like Shakira, Grupo Frontera, and Manuel Turizo, blending contemporary pop with flamenco, and has already won him a Latin GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Pop Album.
Commercial success
¿Y ahora qué? peaked at #19 on the Spain Albums Top 100 and remained on the chart for 15 weeks.
The EP topped 160 million streams on Spotify with a deluxe version dropping shortly after the release.
Cultural impact
The EP's release was followed by the "¿Y Ahora Qué? World Tour," blending Sanz's iconic hits with tracks from the 2025 EP.
Alejandro's Latin GRAMMY wins extended his record as the most-awarded Spanish artist in Latin GRAMMY history.
Critical response
Rolling Stone described the EP ¿Y ahora qué? as a "fresh start" for Alejandro Sanz, where he explores different sounds across its six songs. Read full review
Latin Times stated that the EP "portrays the current state of his life" and is "marked by diversity." Read full review
Rumbera Stereo described ¿Y ahora qué? as "the return to the origins of Alejandro Sanz," promising an "unprecedented musical evolution." Read full review
Alejandro Sanz's first studio album in four years, the six-song project ¿Y ahora qué?, marks the beginning of a new personal and artistic chapter for the artist. It features collaborations with artists like Shakira, Grupo Frontera, and Manuel Turizo, blending contemporary pop with flamenco, and has already won him a Latin GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Pop Album.
Commercial success
¿Y ahora qué? peaked at #19 on the Spain Albums Top 100 and remained on the chart for 15 weeks.
The EP topped 160 million streams on Spotify with a deluxe version dropping shortly after the release.
Cultural impact
The EP's release was followed by the "¿Y Ahora Qué? World Tour," blending Sanz's iconic hits with tracks from the 2025 EP.
Alejandro's Latin GRAMMY wins extended his record as the most-awarded Spanish artist in Latin GRAMMY history.
Critical response
Rolling Stone described the EP ¿Y ahora qué? as a "fresh start" for Alejandro Sanz, where he explores different sounds across its six songs. Read full review
Latin Times stated that the EP "portrays the current state of his life" and is "marked by diversity." Read full review
Rumbera Stereo described ¿Y ahora qué? as "the return to the origins of Alejandro Sanz," promising an "unprecedented musical evolution." Read full review
Alejandro Sanz's first studio album in four years, the six-song project ¿Y ahora qué?, marks the beginning of a new personal and artistic chapter for the artist. It features collaborations with artists like Shakira, Grupo Frontera, and Manuel Turizo, blending contemporary pop with flamenco, and has already won him a Latin GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Pop Album.
Commercial success
¿Y ahora qué? peaked at #19 on the Spain Albums Top 100 and remained on the chart for 15 weeks.
The EP topped 160 million streams on Spotify with a deluxe version dropping shortly after the release.
Cultural impact
The EP's release was followed by the "¿Y Ahora Qué? World Tour," blending Sanz's iconic hits with tracks from the 2025 EP.
Alejandro's Latin GRAMMY wins extended his record as the most-awarded Spanish artist in Latin GRAMMY history.
Critical response
Rolling Stone described the EP ¿Y ahora qué? as a "fresh start" for Alejandro Sanz, where he explores different sounds across its six songs. Read full review
Latin Times stated that the EP "portrays the current state of his life" and is "marked by diversity." Read full review
Rumbera Stereo described ¿Y ahora qué? as "the return to the origins of Alejandro Sanz," promising an "unprecedented musical evolution." Read full review
Other awards in this field
Latin + Global + Reggae + New Age + Ambient or Chant
Other awards in this field
Latin + Global + Reggae + New Age + Ambient or Chant
Other awards in this field
Latin + Global + Reggae + New Age + Ambient or Chant
Best Latin Pop Album
Best Latin Pop Album
Best Música Urbana Album
Best Música Urbana Album
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Best Tropical Latin Album
Best Tropical Latin Album
Best Global Music Performance
Best Global Music Performance
Best African Music Performance
Best African Music Performance
Best Global Music Album
Best Global Music Album
Best Reggae Album
Best Reggae Album
Best New Age or Ambient or Chant Album
Best New Age or Ambient or Chant Album
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