J Balvin Quotes
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'Donde Estaras,' it is like a classic reggaeton, and we just added some Southern spice to bring it to 2018. But I wanted to go back to the roots of reggaeton, that type of reggaeton that makes you just feel good. You don't know what we are saying but that OK because 'Donde Estas' is where are you at but 'Donde Estaras' is where are you going to be.
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Part of what we did is change that misconception that reggaeton is machista and misogynist. On the contrary, women are our biggest fans, and they inspire us.
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There are so many artists that have inspired me.
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I don't know. I respect Kanye, but when it comes to Trump, I'm not into that, man.
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I want mainstream artists to accept Latino artists as equals without us having to sing in English.
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We proved to the world that a completely Spanish song can take over the world.
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Reggaeton is what opened the doors for me, and I'm always grateful for that. I'll do reggaeton for life, but I want to show that I'm an artist who can do everything.
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I believe that we are a result of our past.
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When I was, like, 12, I remember grabbing a mic, pretending it was a guitar, and performing in front of my friends. I didn't know at the time I wanted to be an artist.
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Politics doesn't interest me in the least.
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You can have the power of your music on your cellphone and reach millions.
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Dreams are the ones that really keep me moving all the time. That's what drives me.
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I pay a lot of attention to the people I let surround me. I learn something from those people and from everyone - from other musicians, from people on the street.
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I'm from Colombia, and we've been through a lot of hard situations.
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In 2017, it's discouraging that it seems like we're going backward. And that's not just because of Trump; that's because we, as humans, condone discrimination; it's a human issue. It's part of something bigger.
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I'm just a regular guy trying to make my dream come true like everybody else.
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I love the vibe of Las Vegas.
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I'm not a big fan of fame; I'm a big fan of success.
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I think music is to have fun. It's for people to have a good time with.
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I don't plan anything - I just let myself go with the flow.
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Kanye and Pharrell are in fashion. Why not J Balvin?
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I think it's important to show people, especially young people, that it's okay to have a personality. And that they can express themselves however they like.
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Every performance has provided a learning experience, and as we go, we keep fine-tuning the shows. If we decide to do a tour, we rehearse until we perfect. One thing that I do prior to every show is that we huddle the band and pray. We thank more than we ask.
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I want to change the perception about Latinos worldwide. I think people don't know yet how cool we are.