Dillon Francis secures Latin Grammy and Latin American Music Awards nominations for ‘Sexo’Dillon Francis Press Shot

Dillon Francis secures Latin Grammy and Latin American Music Awards nominations for ‘Sexo’

Dillon Francis has spent almost a decade emerging into one of the world’s most sought-after DJ/producer talents — a journey that has come with a fair share of accolades and milestones. But something about his back-to-back nominations for a Latin Grammy and a Latin American Music Award for “Sexo” feels extra special… or perhaps, validating. And not just because they are his first nominations for both awards. Francis has spent the better part of the last 18 months retooling his creative and strategic approaches, leaving Colombia Records, and rather, opting for an independent model without the distribution network of a major in his corner. The dice roll resulted in total creative control of his work, and with newfound freedom, he went back to the place he originally planted his roots, moombahton.

But instead of grabbing the low-hanging fruit and picking up where “Que Que” and “Masta Blasta” left off, Francis expanded on his promised return to moombahton and did the same thing for Latin trap and pop as he did for Latin-influenced house stylings back in 2010. Now, its paid off in two major award nominations. At this point, describing Francis’ success as a “return to one’s roots” feels underwhelming. He’s found his lane, and the passion poured into finding and exposing Spanish and Latin American artists the way he has has been profoundly enjoyable to watch unfold.

The music video for the Residente-assisted “Sexo” nabs both nominations before WUT WUTs official release on September 29. The Latin American Music Awards air October 25, followed by the Latin Grammys ceremony on November 15.

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