![Although Ricardo Arjona's musical career suffered from adversity in the beginning, he has become one of the most successful Latin singer-songwriters. The musician had a negative experience with his debut album and the record labels from his country of origin, Guatemala. Initially, his lyrics were criticized by the labels for "being too complicated to understand" as the singer once stated in a documentary about his life. Ricardo Arjona's lyrics stand out for referring to controversial issues that affect society, love and women.Throughout the tour "Metamorfosis" which concluded in March 2013 in Miami, Florida all shows were sold out. The tour included two dates in the Madison Square Garden in New York. The concurrence reached a million and a half attendees in total.Amid the numerous awards Arjona has won, there are a Grammy and two Latin Billboards. In 2013 the musician has been nominated in the following Latin Billboard awards categories: Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year Solo, Latin Pop Album of the Year and Latin Pop Album Artist of the Year Solo.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/36/7b/367b9cd8dd984c912e3a325200cd7e2d.jpg?itok=Oa2szdbJ "Although Ricardo Arjona's musical career suffered from adversity in the beginning, he has become one of the most successful Latin singer-songwriters. The musician had a negative experience with his debut album and the record labels from his country of origin, Guatemala. Initially, his lyrics were criticized by the labels for "being too complicated to understand" as the singer once stated in a documentary about his life. Ricardo Arjona's lyrics stand out for referring to controversial issues that affect society, love and women.Throughout the tour "Metamorfosis" which concluded in March 2013 in Miami, Florida all shows were sold out. The tour included two dates in the Madison Square Garden in New York. The concurrence reached a million and a half attendees in total.Amid the numerous awards Arjona has won, there are a Grammy and two Latin Billboards. In 2013 the musician has been nominated in the following Latin Billboard awards categories: Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year Solo, Latin Pop Album of the Year and Latin Pop Album Artist of the Year Solo.")
![The Mexican siblings released to the market their third album, "Con quien se queda el perro?" in 2011. An album which has merely been motive of celebration for Jesse & Joy since they have won different awards thanks to this album. Its success is with good reason product of professional hands on. Behind its production was Martin Terefe, who has a prolonged resume with jobs made to renowned musicians like Paul McCartney, Jason Marz, Craig David and James Morrison among others. Besides, it was the first time that Terese produced an album for a Latin artist. Regarding the sound engineering, the crew was the same that worked on the album "In Rainbows" by Radiohead. Last but not least, for the English part of the album Jessy & Joy were joined by the same writers that contributed in Adele's last album. "Corre!" is the album's second single, since the release, it has hit and kept the number one position in the Latin pop charts. The single has been nominated for the 2013 Latin Billboards Awards as Latin Song Pop of the Year. Jessy & Joy have another nomination for Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year, Duo or Group.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/c0/bb/c0bb64a45b1c9fce9d2def90e60ccfc5.jpg?itok=KbVWbSGf "The Mexican siblings released to the market their third album, "Con quien se queda el perro?" in 2011. An album which has merely been motive of celebration for Jesse & Joy since they have won different awards thanks to this album. Its success is with good reason product of professional hands on. Behind its production was Martin Terefe, who has a prolonged resume with jobs made to renowned musicians like Paul McCartney, Jason Marz, Craig David and James Morrison among others. Besides, it was the first time that Terese produced an album for a Latin artist. Regarding the sound engineering, the crew was the same that worked on the album "In Rainbows" by Radiohead. Last but not least, for the English part of the album Jessy & Joy were joined by the same writers that contributed in Adele's last album. "Corre!" is the album's second single, since the release, it has hit and kept the number one position in the Latin pop charts. The single has been nominated for the 2013 Latin Billboards Awards as Latin Song Pop of the Year. Jessy & Joy have another nomination for Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year, Duo or Group."){kind=small}
The 2013 Latin Billboard Awards will be held from April 23-25 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami. Here is an inside look at some of this year's nominees.
There will be plenty of tropical music, that's for sure. The Latin Billboard has been characterized through the years by featuring tropical artists. The 2013 edition is not the exception, the top hits in Latin charts within the United States have been with no doubt part of this genre leaving little room to pop and alternative music. Notwithstanding many artists within the Anglo market have opted to join the Indie movement, this hasn't been the case for the Latino market which yet abstain of opening its doors to independent musicians. In regards to Pop, from 68 categories, ten of them belong to this genre.
Thereon, many faces are familiarized with the Latin Billboard awards after all. Such is the case of Maná, Shakira and Ricardo Arjona. There is also pop artist Reik, who is returning to the awards with a nomination for Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year. However, first time nominees like the Mexican duet Jessy & Joy are walking the red carpet. The siblings are in the center of attention with their third production called “Con quien se queda el perro?” (Who is the dog staying with?). This album also features versions of its songs in English and the contributing writers were the same camaraderie that contributed in Adele's last album. On the other hand, A new boisterous face with millions of followers is Michael Teló's, the only Brazilian nominated by the Latin Billboard. Teló is competing in seven categories. Moreover, the recent deceased Jenny Rivera is part of the list of nominees and there is an uncertainty about whether there will be a tribute in her honor during the awards ceremony.
In addition, Marc Anthony, J Lo, Pitbull and the crossovers Rihanna, PSY and Chris Brown are also among the competitors of the 2013 Latin Billboard Awards.
Please see the list to meet some of this year's nominees within the category Pop.
![The Mexican siblings released to the market their third album, "Con quien se queda el perro?" in 2011. An album which has merely been motive of celebration for Jesse & Joy since they have won different awards thanks to this album. Its success is with good reason product of professional hands on. Behind its production was Martin Terefe, who has a prolonged resume with jobs made to renowned musicians like Paul McCartney, Jason Marz, Craig David and James Morrison among others. Besides, it was the first time that Terese produced an album for a Latin artist. Regarding the sound engineering, the crew was the same that worked on the album "In Rainbows" by Radiohead. Last but not least, for the English part of the album Jessy & Joy were joined by the same writers that contributed in Adele's last album. "Corre!" is the album's second single, since the release, it has hit and kept the number one position in the Latin pop charts. The single has been nominated for the 2013 Latin Billboards Awards as Latin Song Pop of the Year. Jessy & Joy have another nomination for Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year, Duo or Group.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/d4/8d/d48d312c4821b0cd4ab7dbb454197879.jpg?itok=hY27rk5V "The Mexican siblings released to the market their third album, "Con quien se queda el perro?" in 2011. An album which has merely been motive of celebration for Jesse & Joy since they have won different awards thanks to this album. Its success is with good reason product of professional hands on. Behind its production was Martin Terefe, who has a prolonged resume with jobs made to renowned musicians like Paul McCartney, Jason Marz, Craig David and James Morrison among others. Besides, it was the first time that Terese produced an album for a Latin artist. Regarding the sound engineering, the crew was the same that worked on the album "In Rainbows" by Radiohead. Last but not least, for the English part of the album Jessy & Joy were joined by the same writers that contributed in Adele's last album. "Corre!" is the album's second single, since the release, it has hit and kept the number one position in the Latin pop charts. The single has been nominated for the 2013 Latin Billboards Awards as Latin Song Pop of the Year. Jessy & Joy have another nomination for Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year, Duo or Group.")
![Although Ricardo Arjona's musical career suffered from adversity in the beginning, he has become one of the most successful Latin singer-songwriters. The musician had a negative experience with his debut album and the record labels from his country of origin, Guatemala. Initially, his lyrics were criticized by the labels for "being too complicated to understand" as the singer once stated in a documentary about his life. Ricardo Arjona's lyrics stand out for referring to controversial issues that affect society, love and women.Throughout the tour "Metamorfosis" which concluded in March 2013 in Miami, Florida all shows were sold out. The tour included two dates in the Madison Square Garden in New York. The concurrence reached a million and a half attendees in total.Amid the numerous awards Arjona has won, there are a Grammy and two Latin Billboards. In 2013 the musician has been nominated in the following Latin Billboard awards categories: Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year Solo, Latin Pop Album of the Year and Latin Pop Album Artist of the Year Solo.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/3d/5d/3d5de0ef950b31703bb1d94b8bac6ce7.jpg?itok=SMfWY49j "Although Ricardo Arjona's musical career suffered from adversity in the beginning, he has become one of the most successful Latin singer-songwriters. The musician had a negative experience with his debut album and the record labels from his country of origin, Guatemala. Initially, his lyrics were criticized by the labels for "being too complicated to understand" as the singer once stated in a documentary about his life. Ricardo Arjona's lyrics stand out for referring to controversial issues that affect society, love and women.Throughout the tour "Metamorfosis" which concluded in March 2013 in Miami, Florida all shows were sold out. The tour included two dates in the Madison Square Garden in New York. The concurrence reached a million and a half attendees in total.Amid the numerous awards Arjona has won, there are a Grammy and two Latin Billboards. In 2013 the musician has been nominated in the following Latin Billboard awards categories: Latin Pop Song Artist of the Year Solo, Latin Pop Album of the Year and Latin Pop Album Artist of the Year Solo.")
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