When Bad Bunny’s album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” won album of the year at this year’s Grammy Awards, the moment changed history.
For the first time, a Spanish-language album took the Recording Academy’s most prestigious prize in an industry that has long treated Latino music as a category, not a centerpiece.
For millions of US Latinos, the win from Bad Bunny – who on Sunday will headline the Super Bowl halftime show – is more than a musical milestone. It is an affirmation of visibility, and proof of belonging.
“It’s beyond inspirational,” said Jeffrey Vargas, a Nuyorican from Bushwick, Brooklyn.
“It’s validating and ground-shifting in a moment when it feels like we’re all under attack. The album was more than a vibe.
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