Albums of the Week: Becky G | Encounters

THE PUBLISHED THE PRESS RELEASE: “My last album Esquinas “Sparked a fire in my creative soul that brought new colors into my world, and deep down I knew I couldn't stop…So I didn't,” he explains Becky G. “Since last year I have continued to discover, feel, heal and create. I have now put all the parts of myself that I found along the way into this album with so much love and dedication. You said you wanted more and so did I. Por las esquinas de la vida, nos encontramos otra vez (we will find each other again at every corner of life).”

The single Como Diablos is a captivating corridos tumbados track that delivers a raw surge of raw emotion. With a powerful blend of traditional Mexican sounds and searing intensity, Becky channels the unwavering power inherent in a corrido and fearlessly embraces the spectrum of her emotions. The song comes to life in a video from Leo Aguirre. It is particularly useful for Becky Gas it is her first video shot in Mexico and features garments by award-winning Chicano designer Willy Chavarria. In the video, Becky G is portrayed as a fierce, commanding presence amid a whirlwind of shattering glass, crushing cars and a stampede of men. She stands unshakable, a force of nature facing chaos. The intense images reflect her anger, with the chaos around her serving as a backdrop to her journey of self-discovery, from which she emerges stronger than ever.

Multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and activist Becky G was born for the spotlight and her multi-faceted career is becoming nothing short of iconic. The 25-year-old global superstar's successes include three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Latin Airplay Diagrams (mayor, Sin pajamas And MAMIII), roles in Power Rangers and the Emmy-win Rich series, her own beauty brand and the show Face to face.

She went on tour with her Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Fifth harmony And Jason Derulo and has recorded collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Anita, Natty Natasha, Zayn, Bad bunny, Ozuna, Prince Royce, Pit bull And CNCOamong other things. Becky won American Music Prize for Favorite Latin American artist two years in a row (2020 and 2021) and the People's Choice Award for Latin American Artist of the Year 2020. She was awarded the Latin AMA for Favorite artist two years in a row (2018 and 2019) and received the award for Favorite urban song (mayor) in 2018. She was also introduced to the YouTube Diamond Play button for more than 10 million followers on the platform (she now has over 18 million). Her debut album Mala Santa was released in 2019 and was certified eight times platinum in the United States, platinum in Spain and gold in Mexico.

The granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, born and raised in Inglewood, California, Becky is no stranger to hardship and is passionate about her community. She uses her massive platform to speak out against inequality and raise awareness of social issues, all while making it her goal to give back to her community. She received that Agent of change Award at the 2020 Premios Juventud (Latin Youth Choice Awards) for her activism and using her platform to create positive change. In 2019, she accepted this Award for Exceptional Evolution at the 2019 Latin American Music Awards for her success as an artist who has reached the peak of her success in a short period of time. She was also honored by the Latin Recording Academy as one of the Leading ladies in entertainment (2018) and from her hometown for her contributions to the Hispanic community.”