The singer Lola Indigo It was declared this Sunday best spanish artist in the 30th edition of MTV Europe Music Awardsheld in Manchester. The 32-year-old Grenaden won the prize in the series of awards dedicated to each country, briefly announced but not presented during the televised gala.
He competed in two of the main categories Rosalie —better collaboration and best video—for his song with Korean Lisa, “New Woman”and took the first of them. Lisa also won the Best Followers award.
None of them attended the gala, nor did most of the other competition winners. a gala marked by absencesin which the most notable was the continuous wardrobe and hairstyle changes of the main presenter, singer Rita Ora.
Taking place in Manchester, the possible appearance of Oasis was expectedafter announcing his return. But not even the price for best rock artist for Liam Gallagherhalf of the duo, served to invoke his presence at the ceremony. The public, in vain, chanted the famous Wall of Wondersbut he didn’t receive even a measly thank you video in return.
The gala, which paid tribute to recently deceased former One Direction member Liam Payne, began with Benson Boone playing on a grand piano suspended in the air – without achieving the spectacular nature of the similar number seen at the opening of the Paris Olympic Games – and performing “Slow It Down” and his big hit “Beautiful Things”, which earned him fame, and he was received with a huge ovation. In addition to playing, singing and even doing somersaults on stage, the hard-working American singer-songwriter, aged just 22, dressed in a 70s-style jumpsuit, took home the top prize at the evening: the best new artist.
The most awarded artist of the evening was Taylor Swiftwhich has already won seven awards at the MTV Video Music Awards in September. On this new occasion, he won four of the seven prizes for which he was eligible: best artist, best live, best American artist and best video for his song Fortnight with Post Malone. The singer and songwriter from Pennsylvania did not attend the gala because she is still finishing her gigantic tour. The tour of erasand she sent a thank you message.
Yes, the Mexican came Featherweightwho beat Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, Bad Bunny, Shakira and Anitta in the category of best latin artistand also performed his song “Hollywood” at the gala, accompanied by singer Estevan Plazola and a large group of musicians.
Raye’s performance at the MTV EMAs this Sunday. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire/dpa
One of the best moments of the ceremony, and also one of the most applauded, was a very good performance from the British Raye —who was unable to perform this summer at Kalorama Madrid due to the rain—, big winner of the last Brit Awards, who offered her great soulful voice accompanied by a choir and numerous musicians.
Sabrina Charpentierone of pop’s newest divas and one of the featured artists on the upcoming Primavera Sound, won the award for best song for “Espresso”. Ariana Grandefor his part, won the prize for best pop artist. They weren’t there either.
As he didn’t do it either Eminemappointed best hip hop artist. Yes, another famous rapper was there, Rhymes Bustato recover the Special Global Icon Award for his entire career. Dressed in a shoulder-to-toe cow-print outfit, he gave a long speech that began by throwing a dart, as it happens, at the music television channel. “In my 34 years of career, this is the first time that MTV has given me an award“, although he quickly qualified: “And it’s fucking incredible. »
Busta Rhymes paid tribute to another living rap legend present at the gala, LL Cool J.. “When I was little, I would stay up past my bedtime listening to his songs. “He inspired me to write my first rhymes.” He also thanked his mother, who always supported him and brought him traditional Jamaican food to the studio to ensure “he was well nourished to give his all.” After recognizing other artists and friends who have accompanied him throughout his career, he ended up announcing his next album, Dragon Seasonwhich will be released on November 29. And he also asserted himself by saying: “Yes, I’m a fucking global icon.”.
Global Icon Award winner Busta Rhymes’ performance at the MTV EMAs this Sunday. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire/dpa
Known for being one of the rappers who can squeeze out more syllables per minute, Busta Rhymes demonstrated it once again on stage by performing his famous song “Look At Me Now”, as well as other of his most popular songs. more famous, like “I Know What You Want”.
Tylawho offered a sensual rendition of her songs “Push 2 Start” and “Water” at the start of the evening, was another of the most awarded artists. The young South African artist, compared to Rihanna, was crowned best R&B artist, best African artist and best music artist afrobeatscontemporary version of afrobeat original from the 70s, one that fused traditional West African music with jazz and funk, and which now incorporates elements of hip hop, electro and dancehall.
The group imagine Dragons was awarded the prize for best alternative artist, the British Calvin Harris won the Best Electronic Music Artist Award, the K-Pop Music Award went to Jimin.
Another of the most famous performances of the gala was that of Teddy swimswith their big hit “Lose Control”, although the finale was headlined by the legendary electronic pop duo Pet store boyswho received the Pop Pioneers Award and they performed a version of “All The Young Dudes” by David Bowie and his famous “West End Girls”.
