The ONErpm Talent stands out in the nominations for the Soberano Awards 2026, with artists such as La Perversa, Barak, Omega and Ala Jazá receiving recognition for their influence in Dominican music. This multinational music company celebrates from Santo Domingo the sustained impact of its figures in the local panorama.
Notable Artists of the ONErpm Talent
La Perversa stands out in urban categories by her catchy rhythms that have conquered digital platforms. Barak, with his fresh style, competes in urban for themes that accumulate millions of reproductions. Omega, icon of urban merengue, adds nominations that reflect his vigour after decades in the scene. Ala Jazá bursts with innovative fusions, consolidating the ONErpm Talent as a dominant force.
Historical Impact of the Soberano Awards
The Soberano Awards, the maximum art award in the Dominican Republic since 2018, reward excellence in 40 categories. In past editions, the urban genre has gained ground: in 2025, independent artists captured 15% of nominations, according to data from the Association of Art Critics (ACROARTE). The ONErpm Talent elevates this trend, with its artists representing the young pulse of the Dominican Republic.
Context of the Urban Boom
- The urban genre generates 40% of streams on local platforms, with a 25% annual growth rate since 2023.
- ONErpm, based in Nashville, has driven Dominican careers through digital distribution, adding 500 million reproductions in 2025.
- Experts like producer Bullano highlight: “The ONErpm Talent redefines the Quisqueya sound with global authenticity”.
These nominations underscore the relevance of the ONErpm Talent in a market where the urban genre surpasses traditional merengue in youth popularity. The ceremony, scheduled for February in Santo Domingo, promises to break television audience records, surpassing the 1.2 million of 2025.
The ONErpm Talent not only competes, but redefines standards, driving Dominican cultural exports. Its projection in the Soberano Awards confirms a sustained dominance in Dominican urban music.
