Apple Music named him Artist of the Year 2022and although it is an important achievement for a singer, it is even more so for Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio -Bad Bunny’s real name- for a very good reason.
Since the Apple Music Awards were launched in 2019, it is the first time that a Latin figure has been recognized as artist of the year, in addition to a single artist being named for this award, according to Billboard.
I am grateful for all that I have achieved and all that I have experienced
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“I am grateful for all that I have achieved and all that I have experienced. The Latin music movement has grown a lot. I would never take all the credit or say ‘It’s because of me’. No, it’s for each one of us. A whole generation. Our energy and presence are always felt, “said Bad Bunny.
The 28-year-old reggaeton player is recognized for his excellence and influence in world culture in this year. In this way, he joins previous honorees such as Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Megan Tree Stallion, among others.
“We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Bad Bunny, whose influence on all areas of culture cannot be ignored in 2022,” Oliver Schusser, vice president of Apple Music & Beats, said in a statement. “We congratulate him on his unprecedented year and for continuing to bring Latin music to a massive global audience.”
Bad Bunny has broken records on various music platforms with “A summer without you”. In the case of Apple Music, your song Moscow Mule holds the record for the biggest Latin song of all time for its first day streams globally.