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Andrés Torres is a Colombian record producer, musician, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work in Latin music, including producing the 2017 single "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee, in addition to a remix with Justin Bieber. It was the first Latin song to top the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks. It also reached number 1 on Hot Latin Songs. Torres has won 3 Latin Grammy Awards and been nominated for an additional 24, and is also a Grammy Award nominee.

Career

Torres and his frequent producing partner Mauricio Rengifo were listed at #27 on the Billboard list of the 50 Greatest Producers of the 21st Century. As a duo, they are known for their work in Latin pop, mixing live instruments with technology. They won the 2020 Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, and have been nominated in that category two other times. They have been working together since 2015, on music for artists including Luis Fonsi, Sebastian Yatra, Morat, Thalía, Demi Lovato, Tini, Christina Aguilera, and OneRepublic.

Personal life

Torres was born and raised in Colombia. He graduated from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, where he is currently based.

Discography

Albums

Main personnel

Other

Singles

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Awards

Grammy Awards

References

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2. ^ Cobo, Leila. "'Despacito' Producers Talk Making a Smash Hit". Billboard. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
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18. "¿Dónde Bailarán las Niñas? – Ximena Sariñana – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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22. "Los 2021 Latin Grammys Nominees Announced: See The Complete List". Grammy Awards. September 28, 2021. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

• Living people
• Latin music record producers
• Musicians Institute alumni
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana alumni
• Musicians from Bogotá
• Colombian record producers
• Latin Grammy Award winners
• Male drummers