ARE READY TO REVEAL THE NOMINEES IN THEIR TENTH EDITION

The beach is getting ready to welcome the biggest stars of Spanish music, and the Caribbean Sea will once again witness the hottest night of the scene where the current successes and the great careers that have written the history of Latin culture will continue to be recognized. To kick off the celebration, this May 9th, we will find out who will be the protagonists and contenders to receive the coveted HEAT globe in the tenth edition of the HEAT LATIN MUSIC AWARDS.

The party is heating up in the Dominican soil, where this Thursday the traditional Heat Awards nominees night will take place, an announcement hosted by Caroline Aquino, who will be in charge of hosting the program and moderating the panel among streaming stars and Latin experts Enrique Santos (United States), DimeloKing (Colombia), Tony from Radio Moda (Peru), and the TV host, journalist, and social media personality, Moises Salcé (Dominican Republic), who will comment on each category according to what stands out and dominates in each region of Latin America.

The reading of nominees for this new edition will be broadcast live and direct on the YouTube channel of the HEAT LATIN MUSIC AWARDS, @premiosheatoficial starting at 8:00 PM Miami and Dominican Republic time. All details can be followed from the official social networks of @lospremiosheat and @losheat.tv.

In honor of its tenth anniversary, the Heat family, led by its director Diana Montes, continues with the purpose of making visible and recognizing through the Heat platform the different agents and sectors of music, debuting 10 new categories; “Producer of the Year”, “Music Video Director of the Year”, “Album of the Year”, “Best Viral Song”, “Composer of the Year”, “Best Song for Video Games, Series, Movies”, “Best Tropical Artist (Vallenato, Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata)”, “Best Salsa Artist”, “Fan Club of the Year”, and “Best Religious Song”.

The Heat Awards will take place on July 11 in the Dominican Republic, celebrating their tenth anniversary alongside the April-May edition of BILLBOARD, where the Dominican Republic holds a special role as the grand stage where the most important global stars have shone on the Heat stage.

Voting to choose the winners of the 29 categories of this iconic edition begins once the exclusive broadcast of the 2024 Heat Nominees on the YouTube channel of the HEAT LATIN MUSIC AWARDS ends. Fans will be able to vote for their favorite artists only through the LosHeat.Tv App, having the option to do so only once every 24 hours.

In a night full of emotions and music, the prominent Cuban artist Jacob Forever marked a historic moment at the Kaseya Center in Downtown Miami representing the vibrant Latin American community and especially Cuban Americans, Jacob Forever stands as a beacon of hope and a palpable example of how dreams come true in freedom.

During the event, part of Alex Sensation’s MiamiBash 2024, Jacob Forever performed his most iconic songs, including “Hasta que se se el Malecón”, a global hit that has not only conquered hearts, but was also nominated for a Latin Grammy. Tonight, we not only celebrate his music, but also his recent American citizenship, a milestone that reflects his commitment to the values of freedom.

In a gesture of generosity and vision, Jacob Forever presented new artistic talents through videos, offering a platform to Cuban musicians and composers recently arrived in Florida. This act not only reaffirms his mentoring role in the industry, but also underscores the wealth and potential of the Cuban exile.

The event was also a setting for deeply personal and moving moments, highlighting the presence of Diliamne Jacob, better known as “La Dura” and wife of the singer. The influential and successful businesswoman “La Dura” carried out historic digital coverage that captured millions of views. On her side, the singer’s daughter, who already has millions of followers on her social networks, also supported her father.

Recently LA INDIA, the princess of salsa named after Celia Cruz during her lifetime, in collaboration with Jacob Forever released the new single “Fuera Fuera” produced by the great Maestro, producer and GRAMMY® winner Sergio George. This song reflects the sound of traditional salsa with new urban airs that give it a special touch to be one of the musical hits of this year. The music video for “Fuera Fuera” premieres on Thursday, May 9 on YouTube and various digital platforms. The video was recorded in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where we enjoyed a great salsa party, which reflects both Cuban and Puerto Rican cultures.

Follow Jacob Forever’s social networks and stay tuned for all the news and surprises that this outstanding artist has in store for his followers as he embarks on this exciting musical adventure.

Víctor Manuelle, presents his long-awaited new album entitled Retromàntico. This concept album is inspired by the era of romantic salsa and promises to captivate lovers of this genre with its nostalgic and passionate repertoire available on all digital platforms.

The first single from the album is the hit “Otra Noche Más“, in which he was able to make a historic collaboration with Frankie Ruiz and which currently is on the top of the charts  of popularity in the United States, Peru, Colombia and Puerto Rico. Thanks to this, he marks another achievement in his career by being the salsa artist with the most top 10 hits on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart.

“The fact the audience is enjoying this new single is very significant to me. We wanted to join my voice with Frankie’s to pay tribute to the legacy of one of my favorites,” the interpreter said.

The album has 10 carefully selected songs and has the collaboration of great performers such as Tito Nieves in “Cosas del Amor“, a song that became popular in the nineties. The unparalleled voice of Johnny Rivera accompanies Víctor Manuelle in “Casi Perfecta“.

“Vamos a romper la noche“, composed by legendary songwriter, Omar Alfanno, is a song full of complicity and rhythm in collaboration with his musical godfather, Gilberto Santa Rosa. Together with Willie González, “No queria Mentir” and the great Maelo Ruiz joins in “Me fallaron los dos” .

Other singles that are part of Retromàntico are: “En 4 dìas “, “Los hombres tambien lloran“, “Otro Intento” and “Si volviera Jesus” a composition by Jorge Luis Piloto, which narrates a reflection on how humanity would behave, if Jesus were as a man today.

“Each friend who accompanied me on this album contributed his own style and energy to the songs, creating a diverse and exciting album. It has been a great privilege to collaborate with these great talents. I’m looking forward  so that the world can finally hear it,” said Víctor Manuelle.

Retromàntico is more than a salsa album, it is an emotional journey through the nostalgia and romance that characterize this genre. With his unique voice and his unmistakable style, Víctor Manuelle promises to conquer the hearts of his followers once again and reaffirm himself as one of the greatest exponents of tropical music.

“This production is going back to when I started, while celebrating the genre that I love and that I will always defend. Each song on this album is imbued with emotions and memories that I hope resonate in the hearts of those who listen to it,” the singer-songwriter added.

Retromàntico is an impeccable production, with a surround sound, which will transport listeners to the time where romance and passion were interpenetrated through salsa.

Another important fact of this new project of the veteran salsero is the creation of his new portal www.retromantico.com. Where fans will find exclusive content, information about his tour and much more.

Retromántico is an album that recovers the essence and feeling of the romantic salsa that marked Latin music so much. With this project, Víctor Manuelle revives emotional moments to conquer salsa around the world.