Lo Nuestro Awards 2023: This was Ivy Queen’s unforgettable show, who received the award for ‘Musical Legacy’

The 35th edition of Lo Nuestro Prizethe longest-running Spanish-language Latin Music Awards show in television history, broadcast live from the Miami-Dade Arena Thursday night, February 23 on Univision.

Although the Colombian pop star Sebastian Jatra led the Mexican group with 10 nominations Grupo Firme ended up winning the highest number of trophies won: 6 of the 9 categories in which he was nominated.

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But aside from the nominees, the night of Lo Nuestro paid tribute to musical legends. Ivy queen received this year’s Musical Legacy award. It is the first time that a female artist of the urban genre has received this award, in particular the award given to her for being one of the first women to conquer the world of urban music, traditionally led by men.

“Being able to make an impact with my lyrics first of all, that’s the influence that has given me the most satisfaction because it reaches the heart and no one can take it out of there,” the so-called reggaeton Diva commented via POPSUGAR. an interview by e-mail electronically. “At the same time, knowing how to keep my essence intact, which has been a very personal cultivation. I understand that I can make an impact in a real and sincere way.

Before going on stage and receiving the coveted medal, the reggaeton player gave an unforgettable presentation in which she toured with her greatest hits. The ‘Caballota’ leaped onto the stage like an intergalactic doll, dressed in a shiny gold dress, with giant puff sleeves and a wide skirt that she gradually let go of as her repertoire progressed. filled the looks like with elbow-length gloves and over-the-knee boots, all black, and an updo with golden curls.

Ivy kicked off her acclaimed show with her immortal fresh from 12 discipleswhich reads “Take off, the caballota has arrived!”. Then he discussed the choruses of calendar, Fever And cries. Tempers flared as he sang the theme of resentment I loved you, I cried for you. then sang Life is like that and done with its unmistakable anthem I want to dancewhich catapulted her as a reggaeton star.

“I know what it’s like to hear no, that music is not for you simply because you have a pair of ovaries with you. I also know how to recognize my inner voice, which screams at me ‘Ivy, don’t give up, you are the horse’… Today I celebrate this award with those who know me, love me and make me visible”, said the Puerto Rican artist to prolonged applause among those present who stood up for her speech.

Ivy is a veteran of Premio Lo Nuestro. In 2008, he received the trophy for Urban Album of the Year for Feeling of 2007. She was the first and remains the only female artist to win that award.