Famous content creator Westcol from Colombia is making history by becoming the first streamer to be nominated for a Latin Grammy. The recognition comes thanks to the song “La Plena,” nominated in the category of Best Urban Performance/Urban Fusion.
The nomination stems from the success of “La Plena,” performed by Beele in collaboration with W Sounds and producer Ovy on the Drums. The awards ceremony will take place on Nov. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, one of the most prestigious stages for Latin music.
Why did the Colombian streamer westcol receive a Grammy nomination?
Luis Villa, known artistically as Westcol, achieved this milestone through his participation in the W Sound project, a series of musical releases that blend urban rhythms with Caribbean sounds. From this project came “La Plena,” the track that earned him the nomination.
Released in 2023, the song became a global hit:
- 320 million views on YouTube.
- Over 80 million streams on Spotify.
- Top 50 Global on Spotify.
- #14 most-viewed music video worldwide.
- #1 viral song in Colombia and Spain.
Westcol is the biggest streamer in Colombia and one of the top ones in Latin America and the Hispanic world, with 2.4 followers on Australian streaming platform Kick and 1.6 million followers on both Twitch and YouTube.
Colombian artists nominated at the 2025 Latin Grammys
Over the years, Colombian artists have shined at the Latin Grammys, earning multiple awards and recognitions. Shakira leads the way with 15 trophies, making her the most awarded Colombian artist by the Latin Recording Academy.
For its 26th edition, the 2025 Latin Grammys once again feature a strong Colombian presence. Here are the nominations, organized from the most prominent categories to the less highlighted ones:
Main Categories
- Karol G: Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.”
- Andres Cepeda: Song of the Year and Best Pop Song for “Bogota.”
Featured albums
Andres Cepeda: Best Traditional Pop Album for “Bogota.”
Friana: Best Urban Music Album for “Underwater.”
Diamante Electrico: Best Pop/Rock Album for “Malhablado.”
Morat: Best Pop/Rock Album for “Ya es Mañana.”
Silvestre Dangond & Juancho de la Espriella: Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album for “El Último Baile”.
Peter Manjarrés & Luis José Villa: Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album for “La Jerarquía”.
Mike Bahia: Best Contemporary Tropical Album for “Calidosa.”
Songs and collaborations
Shakira: Best Pop Song for “Soltera.”
Monsieur Perine (with Bejuco): Best Roots Song for “Jardin del Paraiso.”
Fonseca and Ruben Blades: Best Tropical Song for “Nunca Me Fui.”
Karol G: Best Tropical Song for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.”
Fonseca and Rawayana: Best Tropical Song for “Venga lo que Venga.”
Maluma: Best Urban Song for “Cosas Pendientes.”
Music for visual media
Camilo Sanabria: Best Music for Visual Media for “Cien Años de Soledad” (soundtrack for the Netflix series).