Since the release of her breakout hit "Con Altura," Spanish singer Rosalía has become a household name thanks to her flamenco-inspired sound and her Instagram-worthy manicures.
So, it's no surprise that the Barcelona-born beauty has been racking up the award nominations, particularly at the Latin Grammy Awards.
In 2019, Rosalía went home with three Latin Grammy awards, including Album of the Year, and in 2020 she was nominated for four more.
However, there were some very vocal critics who believe that Rosalía, who is not "Latina," was favored while other reggaeton artists were snubbed.
Coming to her defense is Rosalia's "Con Altura" collaborator, J Balvin.
J Balvin definitely thinks that Rosalía is part of the "Latino gang."
Rosalía is not the first Spanish artist to be recognized at the Latin Grammy Awards — just look at Enrique Iglesias, Alejandro Sanz, and David Bisbal — and she definitely won't be the last.
According to J Balvin, Rosalía's music deserves to be recognized, no matter where she was born.
"It's Spanish you know. It's like, reggaeton started in Puerto Rico and Panama and I'm from Colombia ... it doesn't matter where you are from," Balvin told Distractify exclusively while promoting his new single with McDonald's. "This is about good vibes and music. Definitely, Rosalía is doing a great job."
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