Ivy Queen Reinvented Her Hits
Ivy Queen reinvented her hits by presenting her Tiny Desk this Wednesday, where her classic songs were reimagined with string instrumentation, a synthesizer, and even a Bad Bunny candle.
The queen of reggaeton, Ivy Queen, reinvented her hits and took part in NPR’s broadcast, accompanied by five musicians. She stepped away from the background tracks, dancers, and lights to make way for an intimate and highly enjoyable session.
The Puerto Rican singer took a journey through five of her most recognized songs in her repertoire. However, she didn’t forget her sense of humor and humility as she acknowledged her audience, which has supported her even in the most difficult moments.
Ivy Queen reinvented her hits after about three decades in the music industry, demonstrating complete mastery and a strong connection with her live audience.
Ivy Queen reinvented her hits:
Among the songs in the new production are:
- “Reza por mí” (Pray for Me)
- “La vida es así” (Life Is Like That)
- “Menor que yo” (Younger Than Me)
- “En que fallamos” (Where We Went Wrong)
- “Quiero bailar” (I Want to Dance)
Who is the Queen of Reggaeton
Ivy Queen is a singer, actress, and producer born in 1972. She is recognized by various media outlets as the ‘queen of reggaeton’.
She began her solo career in 1996 and released her debut studio album, “En mi imperio,” which was distributed by Sony Discos in 1997.
She later released “The Original Rude Girl,” her second studio album for the Sony label, with her first single titled “In the Zone.”
However, Ivy Queen rose to fame when she changed record labels to release her third studio album, “Diva,” in 2003.
Ivy Queen’s albums, “Diva,” “Flashback,” and “Sentimiento,” have been recognized as gold and platinum records by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Her sixth studio album, “Drama Queen,” was released in 2010 and produced a top-ten single, “La Vida es Así” (Life Is Like That). Her album “Musa” was nominated for a Grammy award in 2012.
It’s worth remembering that the Diva was part of the legendary production “Los 12 discípulos,” a classic in urban music.
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