On Wednesday night (May 23) in Beverly Hills, California, Edén Muñoz received his first songwriter of the year award for hit songs written for Julión Álvarez, Calibre 50 and Banda Carnaval, among others.
Also a finalist at the Billboard Latin Music Awards for songwriter of the year earlier this year, Muñoz is the frontman for regional Mexican band Calibre 50.
Meanwhile, “Despacito” co-writer Erika Ender was crowned with SESAC Latina’s song of the year honors and the global icon award for a prolific career that includes six albums and 140 projects featuring the Panamanian/Brazilian singer/songwriter.
Of those 140 albums, 40 of them charted around the globe, as “Despacito” achievements made history: It was streamed more than 7.5 billion times, including 1.9 billion times on Spotify and more than 5.6 billion views on YouTube, according to SESAC. The song was recorded by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber; written by Ender, Excelender Songs/Sony/ATV Rhythm.
?Jorge Mejia, president of Sony/ATV Music Publishing for Latin America and U.S. Latin, accepted the win for publisher of the year via video.
Mexican singer/songwriter Christian Nodal performed some of his biggest hits, including “Me Deje Llevar,” “Adios Amor” and “Probablemente.” At the Billboard Latin Music Awards in April, the singer received the regional Mexican song of the year prize for “Adiós Amor.” He also took home the awards for regional Mexican artist of the year, solo and artist of the year, new.
Other winners included Nicky Jam, Luciano Luna and Joey Montana. For more information, go to sesaclatina.com.
Find the complete winners list below:
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Edén Muñoz
PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Despacito”
Recorded by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
Erika Ender
Excelender Songs
SONY/ATV RHYTHM
SESAC GLOBAL ICON AWARD
Erika Ender
PERFORMANCE AWARD WINNERS
1. “Si Tú La Ves”
Written by:
JOEL- Johnatan Ballesteros
Juan Diego Medina
Nicky Jam
Saga WhiteBlack
Published by:
La Industria Music Publishing
SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by Nicky Jam feat. Wisin
2. “Esta Noche Se Me Olvida”
Written by:
Edén Muñoz
Gussy Lau
Published by:
Dulce María Music LLC
Kalja Publishing
Recorded by Julión Álvarez
3. “Me Enamoré”
Written by:
Antonio Rayo Gibo
Published by:
Rayito Musik-os
EMI Foray Music
Recorded by Shakira
4. “A Poco”
Written by:
Luciano Luna
Published by:
WBM Music Corp
Sinaloa Music
Recorded by Raúl Casillas
5. “Hey DJ”
Written by:
Joey Montana
Published by:
Flow Con Clase Publishing
EMI Foray Music
Recorded by CNCO & Yandel
6. “Probablemente”
Written by:
Christian Nodal
Published by:
Editora Jago
Multisongs
Recorded by Christian Nodal feat. David Bisbal
7. “Mi Tesoro”
Written by:
Nicky Jam
Published by:
La Industria Music Publishing
SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by Zion & Lennox feat. Nicky Jam
8. “Ella Es Mi Mujer”
Written by:
Edén Muñoz
Published by:
Dulce María Music LLC
Recorded by Banda Carnaval
9. “Despacito”
Written by:
Erika Ender
Published:
Excelender Songs
SONY/ATV RHYTHM
Recorded by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
10. “Como Si Fuera Real”
Written by:
César Valdivia
Published by:
Editora de Ideas
Novo Tunes
Recorded by La Maquinaria Norteña
11. “Moneda”
Written by:
Alejandro Jaen
Published by:
Shine A Light Music
Peertunes Ltd
Recorded by Prince Royce feat. Gerardo Ortiz
12. “Las Ultras”
Written by:
Edén Muñoz
Published by:
Dulce María Music LLC
Recorded by Calibre 50
13. “Dure Dure”
Written by:
Bigram “DVLP” Zayas
Jencarlos Canela
Published:
Biza Publishing
JenC Music Publishing
Recorded by Jencarlos & Don Omar
14. “Se Defiende”
Written by:
Luciano Luna
Tony Montoya
Published by:
Sheridan Luna
Greatest Hits Arpa
Recorded by La Séptima Banda
15. “Una Lady Como Tú”
Written by:
Carlos “KZO” Cossio
Juan Diego Medina
Julian Turizo
Manuel Turizo
Saga WhiteBlack
ZENZEI
Published by:
La Industria Music Publishing
SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by Manuel Turizo
16. “Por Obvias Razones”
Written by:
Salvador Aponte
César Valdivia
Published by:
Editora de Ideas
Novo Tunes
Recorded by La Maquinaria Norteña
17. “Me Llamas”
Written by:
Juan Diego Medina
Nicky Jam
Saga WhiteBlack
Published by:
La Industria Music Publishing
SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by Piso 21 feat. Maluma
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18. “Dime Qué Se Siente”
Written by:
Joey Montana
Published by:
Flow Con Clase Publishing
EMI Foray Music
Recorded by Luis Coronel
19. “Un Aplauso”
Written by:
Edwin Luna
Salvador Aponte
Published:
La Trakalosa De Monterrey Inc
Trebol Musical Corp
Recorded by Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
20. “El Amante”
Written by:
Juan Diego Medina
Nicky Jam
Saga WhiteBlack
Published by:
La Industria Music Publishing
SONY/ATV Sounds LLC
Recorded by Nicky Jam
21. “Siempre Te Voy A Querer”
Written by:
Edén Muñoz
Published by:
Dulce María Music LLC
Recorded by Calibre 50
TV AWARDS
“Suelta La Sopa”
Written & Recorded by: Fernando Corona
Published by: Música Telemundo
Un Camino Hacia Al Destino
“Mi Camino Eres Tú” – Written by: Mauricio Arriaga
Recorded by: Paulina Goto