Natalia Lafourcade and Pitbull have tied for the Grammy win in the best Latin rock, urban or alternative album category. The two acts represent two totally opposite sides of the broad spectrum represented in the category, which pits wildly different genres against each other under the same umbrella. Lafourcade won for Hasta la Raíz (Sony), an album of intensely personal songs with an alternative vibe that’s been very successful in her native Mexico but has a decidedly niche following in the U.S. None of the songs, including the title track, have had any airplay here. In contrast, Pitbull’s Dale (Sony), his first Spanish language album in years, has produced a long string of singles, including current chart-topper “El Taxi,” featuring Cuban rapper Osmani Garcia. But while Pitbull had the name recognition (plus, he’s performing in tonight’s award show), Lafourcade had critical adoration; she was the big winner in November’s Latin Grammy awards, a fact that no doubt influenced voters.
I think that nobody should be able to get a tie for a Grammy Award and that there should've been a decisive factor that set the two artists apart.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/02/15/pitbull-wins-grammy-awards-tie-dale/80421666/
I agree, I would hate to have to share such a famous award with someone else
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