A wave of Latin artists gathered backstage on the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday (July 20) to speak all issues Premios Juventud with Billboard.
Throughout the three-day rehearsals, artists similar to Wisin y Yandel, CNCO and Goyo talked about their participation on the awards present, future tasks, and extra.
The 2022 Premios Juventud is happening Thursday (July 21) stay from San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the primary time ever. The awards present can be televised stay on Univision and can be hosted by Danna Paola, Grupo Firme‘s Eduin Caz, Prince Royce, and tv character Clarissa Molina.
Colombian superstars J Balvin and Karol G lead the pack with 11 nods every. They’re adopted by the nine-time nominee Rauw Alejandro and Farruko with eight.
Beneath, take a look at highlights from the PJ rehearsals:
WISIN Y YANDEL
Backstage, el duo de la historia Wisin y Yandel revealed that they are going to be performing with Daddy Yankee. “We’re los lideres,” Yandel says with out sharing too many particulars. The duo can be receiving the Agent of Change particular award for his or her prolific trajectory and contribution to Latin music. “These awards have supported us for the reason that starting,” Wisin provides. “We don’t count on to win them and don’t deserve them as a result of we’re nonetheless rising and it’s a privilege for us to be at these awards.”
CNCO
On Wednesday (July 16), CNCO premiered their new single “Plutón” with Mexican pop artist Kenia Os. The groovy pop observe, produced by Richi Lopez, spotlights a younger romance that’s blossoming. The Latin pop group will formally debut the music on tv on the 2022 Premios Juventud. CNCO is nominated for favourite group or duo of the 12 months and greatest fandom for his or her beloved CNCOwners.
GOYO
Goyo solely shared that she filmed a music video with La India in Puerto Rico, marking what can be their first-ever collaboration. “It’s a dream come true for me,” she tells Billboard. “I’m attaining a dream not just for me however for my mom and the entire ladies of my household.” Goyo can be performing on the 2022 Premio Juventud.
YAHRITZA Y SU ESENECIA
Regional Mexican siblings Yahritza y Su Esencia traveled from Washington to Puerto Rico for his or her first-ever Premios Juventd, the place they’re two-time nominees. The “Soy El Unico” group expressed how “excited and grateful” they felt on the awards and “respect being right here.” As well as, they talked about their new single “Nadie Sabe,” a part of their EP Obsessed Deluxe. “It’s music that speaks about actually being into somebody and the way exhausting it’s to let go.”
LELE PONS
Lele Pons shared her 5 go-to necessities whereas visiting Puerto Rico, the place the awards can be held for the primary time, and shared the next: “Water as a result of it will get actually scorching in Puerto Rico. A backpack in case I go to El Yunque Rainforest. A washing swimsuit. Sunscreen lotion. And, my boyfriend [Guaynaa],” she notes.
