By: Nancy Esteves.
With her unique urban style and catchy rap beats, Rebbeca Marie Gomez, better known by her stage name as Becky G, at only 18, has managed to capture the hearts of her fans, called #Beasters and today is one of the most followed singers across every social media platform.
This inspiring Latina has become a powerful role model for teen. Always the trendsetter, she is currently the dazzling face for Covergirl.
Becky G first became recognized in 2011, after she posted several videos of herself performing remixes of popular songs on YouTube. Her unique urban pop style with a bit of Latin spice made her a sensation. Becky G quickly rose to stardom following the release of her EP “Play It Again” in which she pays homage to her Mexican heritage while cruising through her old school with her girlfriends.
Her real break came when songwriter/record producer Dr. Luke showed one of her early music videos to will.i.am, the multi-platinum producer and Black Eyed Peas frontman immediately wanted her and the rest is history.
Becky spent her early childhood in Moreno Valley living with her Spanish-Mexican family and went through difficult financial times, even living in her grandmother’s garage. Becky began writing her own songs and recording them on GarageBand at age 11. By 13, she had taught herself to play the guitar. But Stardom didn’t change Becky who still does chores – cleans the bathroom and watches her three younger siblings.
Her recent video “Becky From The Block” (which was filmed in Becky’s Los Angeles hometown of Inglewood) has “knocked it out of the park” on YouTube.
Some of her recent accomplishments:
-Scoring a #1 single (Can’t Get Enough feat.Pitbull) on Latin Billboard Charts,
– Winning “The Best New Artist” award on Radio Disney Music Awards, wrapping her first major support tour with Austin Mahone.
-Named one of Time Magazines most influential teens of 2014 as well as one of Billboard Magazine’s under 21 (2014) Music’s Hottest Young Stars.
-Her hit single “Shower” was one of People Magazine’s “Top 10 Song of the Summer.”
-She recently toured with Demi Lovato and Katy Perry.
-Joined pop Mexican megastar Thalía to film the video “Como Tú No Hay Dos.”
At what age did you realize you had star power?
BG *I think I really discovered it the 1st time I set foot on stage at the age of 10 at Universal City Walk. I felt such a rush and the most powerful feeling that just came over me. I felt invincible.
You started writing songs at age 11, what inspired you? What did you rap about?
BG*The 1st time I started writing music was because I heard a writer made more money than the artist in some songs. It motivated me to not just stop at singing but being part of the entire process.
Your parents are Mexican, do you celebrate the Latino culture at home?
BG*My parents are second generation and my grandparents only speak Spanish. My 1st language was English and if I wanted to have a relationship with my grandparents I would have to speak to them in Spanish. We celebrate our Latino culture everyday not just on holidays. It’s in our food every day, it’s in the way we speak, our mannerisms, the way we pray as a family, the way we celebrate, it’s in our music we listen to, it’s in the programming we watch on TV. I love everything about our culture and I embrace it.
What’s your favorite Latin food?
BG*My favorite Latin food is this dish called Posole, I also love “tacos de asado con todo.” Can’t leave out some good chicken and cheese enchiladas. Yum… getting hungry from just thinking about it.
What are some of the best lessons you learned from growing up in Inglewood?
BG*Growing up In Inglewood I always remember how my grandma would cook great amounts of food and take food to the neighbors or the people who lived around the block or down the street. Eventually the same people she shared food with would bring dishes back to her with amazing food. If someone was sick in the neighborhood we knew to pray for them. The Community was very sweet to each other.
What was the first song you remixed? Who is your favorite artist to remix?
BG*Kesha’s Die Young was my first official remix after getting signed:)
my favorite artist I like remixing always changes! I love so many artist!
What artists would you like to collaborate with in the future?
BG*I would love to collaborate with Artist like Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Miguel, Daddy Yankee, Bruno Mars , Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Megan Trainor and many more 🙂
What do you like most about being “The” face of Cover Girl cosmetics?
BG*It’s a great brand, it’s very reachable to girls my age. I remember wearing Cover Girl makeup at the age of 13. I think cover girl caters very well to young woman. It’s fun and it’s really good makeup.
You have toured with Demi Lovato, Katy Perry and Jason Derulo and had collaborations with Will.i.am to Pitbull and recently did a duet with Thalia…What’s next for Becky G? Movies, TV, more music?…
BG*I’m so excited about my career right now, I would love to see myself on the big screen in a movie , I want to put my hands in fashion, I would want to be in some of my favorite shows that I watch. Who knows, I’m just excited and fell very blessed to be able to have these amazing opportunities.
What’s your best advice for young aspiring singers?
BG*Don’t ever give up. Always listen to yourself and go with your gut. Be ready for the challenges. It’s not easy but definitely worth it!
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