Ivy Queen, the Puerto Rican dream in New York

Table of Contents

• 0.1 An emotional connection to your roots
• 0.2 The temple behind the crown
• 0.3 Love!
• 0.4 What to expect from the concert?
• 1 How has ⁢your father’s guidance shaped‍ your musical style, particularly in the context of this concert?

With a mixture of emotion and humility, Ivy Queen is gearing up to celebrate another milestone in reggaeton history this Wednesday, November 20. At 52 years old, the “Queen of Reggaetón” will cross the doors of the Carnegie Hallin New York, becoming the first artist of this genre to perform on one of the most prestigious stages in the world.

“I’m still not taking the news well, even though we’ve already started rehearsals. It is something that contributes to my career, to my path. It’s a visual legacy that I leave to my daughter,” said Ivy Queen in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly in Spanish.

For the singer, who was born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Lower East Side from New York, this is not only a professional achievement, but the culmination of a youthful dream. “When I was a little girl, I passed in front of the Carnegie Hall and he said: ‘Oh my God.’ I have been ordering it for so many years, and now, at 52 years old, I am entering through the wide door and hitting it with a clean lung. “

The Ivy Queen show is part of the “Nuestros Sonidos” festival, an initiative by Carnegie Hall to highlight Latin music in the United States. This show not only celebrates the career of one of the pioneers of reggaeton, but also the evolution of the genre, taking it to a place traditionally reserved for classical music and jazz.

“It is a sign of the work of the years and the impact that reggaeton has had on the world. But it’s also a clear message: our genre has artistic value and deserves to be in these places,” said Ivy Queen.

An emotional connection to your roots

The concert also has a very personal meaning for Ivy Queen, who dedicates it to two people who marked her life: her father, who died of cancer, and her best friend, the rapper. Mexico 777also dead. “My father taught me an encyclopedia of wonderful bohemians. I think I got all the romance and tragedy in my music from him. I would like him to be here to see me, but I know he will be with me that night because I am very spiritual: in my dressing room I always light a white candle to guide my ancestors me.”

His daughter Naioby is also featured in this show. Ivy makes sure that everything she does is for her: “So that she can see and like what her mother has done. I want her to have a visual heritage that inspires her to be who she wants to be, freely.”

Ivy Queen. Photo courtesy: Carnegie Hall DCE

The temple behind the crown

Since its inception, Ivy Queen has struggled to make its way in a male-dominated industry. She has faced rejection, prejudice, and challenges because of her gender and appearance, but she has never stopped fighting. “I am a woman of character. I had to put my pants on and ask for respect, because in this business, women are always asked for more. But I have achieved everything with my effort and sacrifice,” he says.

That resilience is part of the message he wants to convey in this historic exhibition. Ivy hopes that new generations of female artists will take from her example the strength to face the industry without losing their authenticity.

What to expect from the concert?

Ivy Queen promises a night she will never forget, with a repertoire that includes the biggest hits of her career and a few surprises. With her characteristic voice and stage presence, the artist is ready to show that reggaeton does not only belong on the dance floor, but also on the most respected stages in the world.

“I’m going to celebrate like I know how, eating greasy pizza and Puerto Rican food. But first, I’m going to bring everything on stage. I want this night to be recorded in history and in the hearts of those who are there,” he concluded.