Edgar Barrera had a highly successful year, culminating in three major awards at the 2025 Latin Grammys, including Song Of The Year for Karol G's 'Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.'

Commercial success

• Ended 2024 with 23 song credits as a songwriter and 19 as a producer on the Billboard Hot 100, working with artists such as Maluma, Shakira, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Grupo Frontera, and Carín León.

• Achieved his second consecutive nomination for the Grammy Awards’ Songwriter of the Year, standing out as the only Latino and only producer to achieve this distinction for two straight years.

• Topped Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs Producers year-end chart in 2023 and finished 2024 at No. 2, further cementing his influence in Latin music.

Cultural impact

• Barrera’s collaborations have helped bridge genres, notably pairing Bad Bunny with Grupo Frontera and contributing to the rise of regional Mexican music on global charts.

• He played a key role in the success of major crossover hits, including "un x100to" with Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny, and "Según Quién" with Maluma and Carín León, expanding the reach of Latin music internationally.

• Barrera’s mentorship and partnership with emerging acts like Grupo Frontera through his BorderKid Records imprint have fostered new talent and innovation within the Latin music industry.

Critical response

• Billboard highlighted Barrera as "a key player designing the sound of modern-day Latin music," noting his versatility and impact across genres. Read full review

• Variety praised Barrera’s ability to take artists out of their comfort zones and experiment with new sounds, calling him "the go-to songwriter for top-charting acts looking to expand their musical range." Read full review

• NPR Music recognized Barrera as the leading nominee at the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards, emphasizing his "towering achievements" and influence as a songwriter and producer. Read full review