World recording artist Unhealthy Bunny was introduced at present as Apple Music’s Artist of the Yr, in acknowledgement of the musician’s creative excellence and affect on international tradition in 2022. So lots of music’s largest stars launched wonderful music in 2022 — one really owned the 12 months. Launched this previous Might, Un Verano Sin Ti, the artist’s sixth undertaking in 4 years, is Apple Music’s most streamed album of 2022 and now the most important Latin album of all time. And past the eye-popping numbers, Unhealthy Bunny has really ushered in a seismic shift in international pop over the previous few years.
“We’re thrilled to have a good time the achievements of Unhealthy Bunny, whose affect on each nook of tradition couldn’t be ignored in 2022,” stated Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice chairman of Apple Music and Beats. “Watching Unhealthy Bunny ascend from an Apple Music Up Subsequent artist in 2018 to our Artist of the Yr this 12 months has been nothing in need of extraordinary. We congratulate him on his record-breaking 12 months and for persevering with to convey Latin music to an enormous international viewers.”
“Once I began, I didn’t have a world fan base,” Unhealthy Bunny tells Apple Music in an unique movie, out at present, that will get up shut and private with the 2022 Artist of the Yr. “I’m grateful for every little thing I’ve achieved and every little thing I’ve skilled. The Latin music motion has grown a lot. I might by no means take full credit score or say, ‘It’s due to me.’ No, it’s each considered one of us. An entire era. Our vitality and presence is at all times felt.” Upon being offered with the Apple Music Award, he provides: “Thanks to Apple Music and to all of the individuals who hearken to my music each day. I’m tremendous glad!”