'Despacito' songwriter, first Latino nominated in Grammys Song of the Year category
Despacito
Erika Ender Born was born in Panama to a Brazilian mother and American father
Erika Ender made it to this year's official list of nominees of the Grammys and it's a first for any Latina performer to be included in the top honour.
She has now become the first Latina to be nominated for song of the year in the history of Grammys.
Erika got to know of the news while she was preparing to perform alongsideRoberto Carlos at an annual Christmas special in Rio de Janeiro when she suddenly got a congratulatory tweet from the academy.
Reacting the news, she said, "As I said in the Latin Grammys, it's not about competing, it's about sharing. We are several colleagues sharing as a dream team. Those who sing are obviously the face, but there are those of us who also write and produce, the people from behind who made it all possible -- [it's about] the importance of union through music."
She continued: "Women are a minority, but any woman who is determined to achieve their dreams in an honest way, while persevering with their values and talent -- it's what I have to exemplify at this time. [I have to] raise my voice and empower other women, because I am the only woman involved in what is happening right now."
Erika also extended her gratitude to all those who helped her along the way to make "Despacito" what it is, "because the road is not done alone."
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