Omar Courtz has earned the first Latin GRAMMY nomination of his career, with “Por Si Mañana No Estoy” competing for Best Urban Song at the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.
The title track from his sophomore album was produced by BASSYY and written by Omar alongside BASSYY, KARBeats, Botlok, Linda Dee and Dirty. The nomination places Courtz in a competitive category alongside songs performed by Rauw Alejandro, Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee, MC Tuto, and Ovy on the Drums, Quevedo and Beéle. The Latin Recording Academy officially announced the nominees on September 16. (Latin GRAMMY Awards)
For Courtz, the recognition represents more than an individual awards milestone. It validates the creative direction behind Por Si Mañana No Estoy, an 18-track album that expanded his sound without abandoning the melodic instincts and emotional openness that established him as one of Puerto Rico’s fastest-rising urbano artists.
Translated as In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow, the album moves across reggaeton, Latin trap, R&B, electronic production and Afrobeats while maintaining a consistent focus on presence, desire and vulnerability. That range distinguishes the project from a conventional collection of streaming-focused singles. Courtz uses its extended format to present a more complete picture of his identity—one rooted in Puerto Rican reggaeton but increasingly comfortable moving outside its traditional boundaries.
The album also marks a clear progression from Primera Musa, the project that introduced Courtz’s blend of atmospheric R&B and reggaeton to a wider audience. Where that album established his potential, Por Si Mañana No Estoy operates on a larger scale. Its production is broader, its emotional framing is more deliberate and its influences are integrated with greater confidence.
That development makes the Latin GRAMMY nomination especially significant. Best Urban Song recognizes songwriting rather than commercial performance alone, placing attention on the construction of the record and the creative team behind it. In an urbano market frequently driven by collaborations and accelerated release schedules, Courtz has used a title track centered on impermanence and self-reflection to earn his first recognition from the Latin Recording Academy.
The nomination also arrives during a period in which Courtz’s momentum is extending beyond streaming platforms. His Por Si Mañana No Estoy Tour, produced by OD Entertainment, has brought the album into arenas across the United States, translating its mix of intimate songwriting and club-centered production into a larger live format.
Later this month, he is scheduled to return to Puerto Rico for five sold-out performances at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. The run offers one of the clearest measurements of his growing position in Latin music: Courtz is no longer operating solely as a promising new voice or high-profile collaborator. He is developing the audience necessary to support multiple arena dates in his home market while preparing to expand the tour internationally.
That growth is being matched by wider industry recognition. Courtz is also a five-time finalist at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, while Complex ranked Por Si Mañana No Estoy as its No. 1 Latin album of 2026 so far, highlighting the project’s ability to connect classic reggaeton references with a contemporary melodic approach. (Complex)
Taken together, the nomination, touring demand and critical response signal a transition in Courtz’s career. The conversation is shifting from whether he belongs among urbano’s next generation to how far he can scale within it. His appearance alongside Dei V on Bad Bunny’s “VeLDÁ” increased his visibility, but Por Si Mañana No Estoy has given him an independent body of work capable of sustaining that attention.
That distinction matters within Puerto Rico’s current wave of urbano talent. Features can introduce an artist to a global audience, but albums, headline tours and institutional recognition determine whether that attention develops into a lasting career. Courtz is now building across all three areas at once.
Following his Puerto Rico performances, Courtz is scheduled to launch the Latin American chapter of the tour on October 28 at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. That next phase will test how effectively the demand established in Puerto Rico and the United States can translate across international markets.
The 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place November 12 in Las Vegas. Whether or not Courtz leaves with the award, his first nomination already confirms Por Si Mañana No Estoy as the project that moved him into a different tier of the Latin urban conversation.
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