Xavi grew up on his latest album, 'Dosis.' Now he's a Latin Grammy nominee

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Set us as preferred To Xavi, the hardest part about being a musician is being patient.Having forged his career in música mexicana, off impassioned tales of young love and heartbreak, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter said inspiration comes easily — allowing him to churn out up to 10 full-length songs on a “good day.” But as soon as he finishes a chord progression or polishes his lyrics, he has to actively fight the generational urge to share it with the world immediately.“Every time I make something, I want it to drop tomorrow,” the singer said.“But it’s five months of process and so much waiting.”Born Joshua Xavier Gutiérrez in Phoenix, Xavi released his second album, “Dosis,” in May.

Announced just last week, the project earned him his first Latin Grammy nominations — one for contemporary Mexican music album, the other for regional song, which he earned with his single “No Capea” featuring Grupo Frontera.“To see Dosis and ‘No Capea’ celebrated alongside artists I admire is a dream come true,” said Xavi.

“I dedicate these nominations to my grandfather, who first introduced me to music — making him proud means everything.”A few weeks after the album’s release, the singer told De Los that he felt as if a massive weight had been lifted off his shoulders, as he sat on the balcony of his high-rise apartment in downtown L.A.At the time, he was fresh off a plane from Mexico, where he performed at arenas around the country on his latest “X” tour.

In his usual soft-spoken manner, he explained that he had initially started working on his sophomore album a little over a year before its release.The 19-track record is a stark departure from his first album, “Next,” which cemented his role as one of música mexicana’s rising teen heartthrobs — alongside the likes of DannyLux and Iv...