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Jombriel Dominates Ecuador Music Awards
17 Apr
Summary
- Jombriel won four REM Awards, including composer and song of the year.
- His song 'Vitamina' was featured on Barack Obama's favorite music list.
- The REM Awards honor Ecuador's most popular and consumed music.
Guayaquil's Sanchez Aguilar Theatre buzzed with excitement for the fifth annual Premios REM de Sayce, celebrating Ecuador's music industry. Jonathan Cedeño, known as Jombriel, emerged as the night's biggest winner, clinching four awards. He received the prestigious composer of the year and song of the year accolades for "Vitamina," a collaboration with DFZM and Jotta. This particular song achieved notable international acclaim, having been highlighted on Barack Obama's favorite music of 2025 compilation.
Jombriel, a breakout artist from Esmeraldas and recognized by Billboard as a Latin Artist to Watch in 2026, also earned the titles of most-streamed male artist and most-played male artist on the radio. The REM awards, or Ranking Ecuatoriano de la Música, are presented by the Society of Authors and Composers of Ecuador (SAYCE). They recognize artists, composers, and songs based on comprehensive data from platforms like BMAT, which tracks streams and radio play.
