Barrera has competed in all but one of the years since this category was introduced in 2023. If Barrera wins, he'll be the first Latino to accoladed in the category, and would add this award to an impressive career that has amassed 29 Latin Grammys and one Grammy for best tropical Latin album. “To open the door for the new generations and the Latin composers who are making music,” he said in a video interview with The Associated Press. Barrera’s nomination reflects the diversity of Latin music, from contemporary Mexican music with Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera's “Me Jalo,” to Shakira’s pop “Soltera,” and Karol G’s fusion with “Milagros.” Barrera’s range is especially wide, and he attributes it to his hyperactivity. “I’m going with Santana to the studio to continue working on more music and for me it’s a dream, you know?