Last Thursday at Miami's Kaseya Center, the Latin Grammys red carpet was a spectacle of extravagant dresses, ear-to-ear smiles, and palpable excitement. As the Latin Recording Academy celebrated 25 years of the awards ceremony, the stars took a moment to share their thoughts on the next year in music. Unveiling the Inspirations of Latin Music Stars
Majo Aguilar: Fusing Ranchera and Corridos Tumbados
Majo Aguilar is not ready to abandon her ranchera roots. She was inspired by a Peso Pluma concert where the instrumentation of corridos tumbados was spectacular. In her music, she decided to fuse corrido tumbados with mariachi, while still singing in the classic ranchera style. Aguilar plans to drop her album, Mariachi Tumbado, next year, as Mexican music continues to make a strong impact.
The growth of corridos tumbados is hard to predict, but Aguilar is excited to bring a new fusion to the genre. She believes that Mexican music is coming in with a lot of force and she wants to be a part of it.
Mon Laferte: Jazz and Old Relationships
Autopoiética was a "crucial time" in Mon Laferte's life, and she celebrates its radical difference from her past projects. But she is ready for a new era and is already working on something new.
She is listening to a lot of jazz and believes it will be reflected in her next album. Laferte is passionate about her music and wants to create something that blows her mind. She is writing about all her ex-relationships, including romantic, self, and friendship relationships.
Trueno: Hip Hop and Career Wins
Trueno is still on cloud nine after winning the Best Urban Fusion/Performance category for "Tranky Funky". He is the first rap artist from Argentina to win a Latin Grammy since 2001 and feels the weight of Argentina on his shoulders.
His album, El Último Baile, celebrated the legacy of hip-hop, and he plans to continue building on that tribute. With the celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, he believes there is still more to say about hip-hop culture and wants to bring something new to the table.
DannyLux: Sad Vibes and EDM
DannyLux is warning us that the music after Evoluxion might be a bit sad. He is writing a lot of sad songs with verses that feel like poems. He has grown in his songwriting and music creation and has found his flow.
But for his fans who love his upbeat work, he has an album of EDM in the vault that might come out soon. He is excited to share more of his music with his fans.
Eladio Carrión: Fatherhood and Family
During the awards show, Eladio Carrión shared a sweet moment with his mom. His kids are his biggest motivation and inspiration, and he wants to give his fans a record they will enjoy.
His last record was inspired by his mom, and he is now looking forward to creating something new with his twin sons. He works hard to achieve his goals and wants to show his fans what he is capable of.
Emilia: Gloria Estefan and the Nineties
The.mp3 era is not over yet for Emilia. She is inspired by the early 2000s and late Nineties and wants to show her fans what else they have in store.
She is listening to a lot of Gloria Estefan and Latin rhythms and wants to reflect the 2000s in her music. She is proud of her country's folklore and wants to share it with her fans.
Nathy Peluso: The Future and New Discoveries
Nathy Peluso had an amazing night at the 25th annual Latin Grammys, winning multiple awards. She is living in the moment but is already looking ahead seven years.
She is inspired by her present and wants to be a better person. She is discovering new things and feelings that she didn't know she was capable of. Her music is a reflection of her growth and evolution.