Llandel Veguilla Malavé (born January 14, 1977), better known by his stage name Yandel, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist and record producer, who emerged in the music scene during late-1990s. He is best known as a member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel, active from 1998 to 2013, year in which they began a hiatus period in order to focus on their respective solo careers. Among several accolades, Wisin & Yandel are the only reggaeton acts to win both a Grammy and a Latin Grammy Award, both awards achieved for their 2007 studio album Los Extraterrestres.
After announcing his hiatus with Wisin, Yandel released two studio albums, an extended play and a live album. His studio albums, De Lider a Leyenda (2013) and Dangerous (2015), debuted at number-one on Billboards Top Latin Albums and both received Latin certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (Gold and Platinum, respectively). Currently he is working on his upcoming album, Update, scheduled to be released during 2017.
As to accolades received as soloist, Yandel won 7 awards out of 51 nominations, including two Latin Grammy Awards (Best Urban Song and Best Urban Fusion/Performance), a Latin American Music Award for Album of the Year and a special award given by the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame's board of directors.
Awards and nominations
Award/organization Year Nominee/work Category Result American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards2015"Moviendo Caderas"Latin Award-Winning Urban SongsASCAP Awards: 2015: 2017: 2017"Encantadora"Latin Award-Winning Urban Songs"Ay Mi Dios""El Perdedor""Imaginar"Latin Award-Winning Tropical Songs Billboard Latin Music Awards2014YandelLatin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year – SoloBillboard Latin Music Awards: 2014: 2015: 2016: 2017: Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year – SoloDe Líder a LeyendaLatin Rhythm Album of the Year2015YandelLatin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year – SoloLatin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year – Solo2016YandelLatin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year – SoloLegacy: De Líder a Leyenda TourLatin Rhythm Album of the Year2017YandelLatin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year – SoloDangerousLatin Rhythm Album of the Year"Imaginar"Tropical Song of the Year"El Perdedor"Latin Rhythm Song of the Year2018UpdateLatin Rhythm Album of the Year2023"Yandel 150"Airplay Song of the YearLatin Rhythm Song of the Year Broadcast Music, Inc. Awards2007YandelLatin Songwriters of the YearBMI Awards: 2007 Awards: 2012 Awards: 2015 Awards: 2016 Awards: 2012Latin Songwriters of the Year2015"Hablé de Ti"Latin Award-Winning Songs"Hasta Abajo"2016"Moviendo Caderas"Latin Award-Winning Songs iHeartRadio Music Awards2017YandelLatin Artist of the YearBillboard Latin Music Awards: 2017 Awards: "Ay Mi Dios" (with IAmChino, Pitbull & Chacal)Latin Song of the Year2025"Brickell" (with Feid)Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year International Dance Music Awards2014"Hablé de Ti"Best Latin Dance TrackInternational Dance Music Awards: 2014 Awards: Latin American Music Awards2015YandelFavorite Urban Male Artist Latin American Music Awards: 2015: 2016: 2016YandelFavorite Urban ArtistDangerousAlbum of the YearUrban Album of the Year"Encantadora"Song of the YearFavorite Urban Song"El Perdedor"Favorite Collaboration Latin Grammy Awards2014De Líder a LeyendaBest Urban Music Album2015Legacy: De Líder a Leyenda TourBest Urban Music Album"Calentura"Best Urban Performance2016"Encantadora"Best Urban SongBest Urban Fusion/Performance2023"Yandel 150"Best Urban SongBest Urban Fusion/Performance2025ElyteBest Urban Music Album"Reggaeton Malandro" (with Tego Calderon)Best Reggaeton PerformanceLatin Music Italian Awards2014"Moviendo Caderas"Best Latin Male Video of The YearLatin Music Italian Awards: 2014: 2015: 2016: "Hasta Abajo"Best Latin Urban Song of The Year2015YandelBest Latin Alternative Artist of The Year"Noche y De Día"Best Latin Song of The YearBest Latin Male Video of The YearBest Latin Dance of The Year"Calentura"Best Latin Urban Song of The Year"Como Yo Te Quiero"Favorite Lyrics2016"Encantadora"Best Latin Male Video of The Year"Ay Mi Dios" (with IAmChino, Pitbull & Chacal)Best Latin Urban Song of The Year"Imaginar"Best Latin Urban Song of The Year"El Perdedor"Best Latin Remix Of The Year Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame2016YandelThe Muse Voice Hero's AwardLatin Songwriters Hall of Fame: 2016 Awards: Lo Nuestro Awards2014"Hablé de Ti"Video of the Year2015YandelUrban Artist of the YearDe Líder a LeyendaUrban Album of the Year"Hasta Abajo"Urban Song of the Year"Mi Peor Error" (with Alejandra Guzmán)Pop Collaboration of the Year2016YandelUrban Artist of the Year2017YandelUrban Artist of the YearDangerousUrban Album of the Year"Encantadora"Urban Song of the Year"Ay Mi Dios" (with IAmChino, Pitbull & Chacal)Urban Collaboration of the Year"Mayor Que Yo 3" (with Luny Tunes, Daddy Yankee, Wisin, Don Omar)2019 "Mira" (with Jerry Rivera)Tropical Song of the YearTropical Collaboration of the Year2024YandelMale Urban Artist of the YearResistenciaUrban Album of the Year"Nunca y Pico" (with Maluma & Eladio Carrión)Song of the YearUrban Collaboration of the Year"Yandel 150" (with Feid)Urban Song of the Year2025YandelMale Urban Artist of the Year"Sandunga" (with Don Omar & Wisin)Urban Song of the YearUrban Collaboration of the Year"Borracho y Loco" (with Myke Towers)2026YandelMale Urban Artist of the YearElyte Urban Album of the Year“Hablame Claro” (with Feid)Urban Song of the Year“Wells Fargo” (with Arcángel, Ñengo Flow & De La Ghetto)Urban Collaboration of the YearPremios Juventud2014YandelFavorite Urban ArtistPremios Juventud: 2014: 2015: 2015De Líder a Leyenda VIP TourFavorite Concert 2023"Yandel 150" (with Feid)Best Urban Track"Nunca y Pico" (with Maluma & Eladio Carrión)Best Urban Mix2024"Borracho y Loco" (with Myke Towers)2025ElyteBest Urban Album"Mamasota" (with Manuel Turizo)Best Urban Mix2026YandelChange AgentSinfónico (En Vivo)Album of the Year"Me Voy A La Chingada" (with Xavi)Best Urban MixPremios Nuestra Tierra2024"Trofeo" (with Maluma)Best Urban SongBest Music Video"Yandel 150" (with Feid)Best Urban CollaborationPremios Tu Mundo2014YandelFavorite Urban ArtistPremios Tu Mundo: 2014 Awards: Premios Tu Música Urbano2019YandelUrban Male Artist of the Year2020"En Cero" (with Sebastián Yatra & Manuel Turizo)Top Song - Urban Pop2023YandelTop Artist - Male"Yandel 150" (with Feid)Collaboration of the YearResistenciaAlbum of the Year - Male2025YandelArtist of the Year"Worthy" (with Blanca)Top Song - Christian/Spiritual2026"Como Es Que Se hace" (with Latin Mafia)Song of the Year - Duo or Group Tecla Awards2016YandelBest Musician/Band/Group on Social MediaPremios Tu Mundo: 2016 Awards:
See also
List of awards and nominations received by Wisin & Yandel
References