Becky G Recalls Industry “Eye Rolls” for Exploring Her Mexican Roots on Back-to-Back Albums
The singer looked to her Mexican heritage for Esquinas and Encuentros despite doubts about their marketability. Becky G Recalls Industry “Eye Rolls” for Exploring Her Mexican Roots on Back-to-Back Albums Pedro Camacho
Becky G has revealed that her decision to delve into her Mexican roots through her albums Esquinas and Encuentros faced initial disapproval from the music industry. In a recent interview with will.i.am on UPROXX’s Visionaries, the singer admitted to receiving “a few eye rolls” when she expressed her passion for this project. Despite the skepticism, the genre began to gain popularity eight months after the release of Esquinas, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums chart and No. 7 on Top Latin Albums.
The album celebrated Becky’s dual Mexican and American identity, earning 14.1 million on-demand US streams in its first week. Becky’s exploration of her heritage continued with Encuentros in 2024, which also topped Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums chart. She expressed a sense of vindication, stating, “Oh, I do want to say it.
But I think some things are destined, you know?” Becky G’s latest album, Baraja Bendita, released on August 14th, diverges from the música mexicana focus of her previous works, embracing a genre-less identity while firmly anchored in her own persona.
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