International recording artist Dangerous Bunny was introduced as we speak as Apple Music’s Artist of the 12 months, in acknowledgement of the musician’s creative excellence and affect on international tradition in 2022. So lots of music’s greatest stars launched wonderful music in 2022 — one really owned the 12 months. Launched this previous Could, Un Verano Sin Ti, the artist’s sixth mission in 4 years, is Apple Music’s most streamed album of 2022 and now the largest Latin album of all time. And past the eye-popping numbers, Dangerous Bunny has really ushered in a seismic shift in international pop over the previous few years.

“We’re thrilled to have fun the achievements of Dangerous Bunny, whose affect on each nook of tradition couldn’t be ignored in 2022,” stated Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vp of Apple Music and Beats. “Watching Dangerous Bunny ascend from an Apple Music Up Subsequent artist in 2018 to our Artist of the 12 months this 12 months has been nothing in need of extraordinary. We congratulate him on his record-breaking 12 months and for persevering with to deliver Latin music to an enormous international viewers.”

“After I began, I didn’t have a world fan base,” Dangerous Bunny tells Apple Music in an unique movie, out as we speak, that will get up shut and private with the 2022 Artist of the 12 months. “I’m grateful for every thing I’ve achieved and every thing I’ve skilled. The Latin music motion has grown a lot. I’d by no means take full credit score or say, ‘It’s due to me.’ No, it’s each one among us. A complete era. Our power and presence is all the time felt.” Upon being offered with the Apple Music Award, he provides: “Thanks to Apple Music and to all of the individuals who take heed to my music each day. I’m tremendous glad!”