Bad Bunny Makes Grammys History as First Spanish-Language Artist to Earn Best Album, Record and Song Nominations in One Year

For the second time in his career, Bad Bunny has secured a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year, this time for his latest project, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" ("I Should Have Taken More Photos"). This follows his historic 2022 nomination for "Un Verano Sin Ti," which broke ground as the first entirely Spanish-language album ever considered for the award. The Recording Academy’s repeated recognition underscores the Puerto Rican artist’s enduring global impact.

In an unprecedented sweep, the album’s title track also earned nominations in both the Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories. This makes Bad Bunny the first Spanish-language artist to be nominated in all three major Grammy categories simultaneously. He follows the path set by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s 2017 global hit "Despacito," which was the first Spanish-language track nominated for Record and Song of the Year in 2018. As music critic Elena Márquez observed, "This triple nomination is a clear signal—Latin music is no longer a niche. It’s competing at the highest level across all major fields."

Released on January 5 through Rimas Entertainment—the independent label co-founded by manager Noah Assad, which has become a powerhouse in launching Latin music stars—the 17-track album marks Bad Bunny’s sixth solo studio effort. The project is a deep exploration of música jíbara, a traditional Puerto Rican folk style characterized by string instrumentation and lyrical storytelling tied to the island’s rural culture. The album blends themes of political resistance and cultural pride, and its release was supported by a 31-date summer residency in Puerto Rico, reinforcing the artist’s bond with his local audience.

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, described the album as a reflection of a period of personal and artistic introspection. He stated, "At the peak of my career, I felt it was important to show who Benito truly is—and through that, share the soul of Puerto Rico. Making this album has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life." This sincere, inward-looking approach has resonated widely, earning acclaim for its emotional honesty and cultural resonance.

In total, the album garnered six Grammy nominations, announced last Friday. Beyond the major categories, Bad Bunny is also nominated for Best Música Urbana Album, Best Global Music Performance for "EoO," and Best Album Cover—a newly introduced category this awards cycle. These latest nominations bring his career total to 10, with three prior wins including two for Best Música Urbana Album and one for Best Latin Pop Album.

This Grammy recognition forms part of an extraordinary awards season for the global superstar. He also leads the nominations for the upcoming Latin Grammys on November 13, where he received 12 nods—again spanning Record, Album, and Song of the Year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." Such dominance across both the mainstream and Latin Grammy ceremonies is unparalleled for a Spanish-language artist, highlighting a significant and lasting shift in the music industry’s embrace of global sounds.