Things aren't gifted to you. Things don't just come from an idea, from nothing. You have to work for them. You have to pursue them. You have to take time. You have to sacrifice.
'Aura' is what one reflects in the heart, what you bring into the world, and what people want to learn from you.
I listen to Migos. I listen to Drake a lot. Also 21 Savage, Kodak Black, XXXTentacion.
You should never lose the formula that worked for you from the beginning, no matter how big you get.
'Aura' is a song where you're looking at yourself in the mirror, and I was personally impacted when I recorded it. I identified with it.
I take a part of my monthly earnings, and I donate it to my foundation. And this is to distribute hot meals, distribute gifts to children. We help by giving clothing and shoes to people that don't have the resources.
Maria did teach us a lot. It taught us to value what we have: our friends, our neighbors, and those who helped us. I know my people in PR are active. It took us by surprise, but we are warriors, and we are ready for any adversity.
Whether my lyrics are about love or something else, I always make sure I'm connecting with my fans, and to see their support is definitely a motivation.
I started rapping at the age of 12. That's when I wrote my first song, but I was more intrigued on learning how the recording process works: how do you create music and what materials I needed. So I educated myself musically so that I could focus on creating my own.
You can't sign just any contract.
I think my music has connected with the audience because I always have a clear vision about my songs.
New York, for me, is university.
I have a daughter, I have a wife, and I would never sing something offensive to others - or, specifically, to offend any women.
I always knew that I'd be big.
I don't believe in politics. I only believe in my people. And my people - the ones that follow me - are Latinos. I would go with them till the end of the world.
If God has given me this many large blessings in such little time, why not help the people that need it?
Today, you have platforms that teach you everything from opening your own YouTube channel to using Shazam.
Since my body isn't big, I don't need much sleep. I'm fine with four hours.
It's easy to work with someone who shares your same work ethic, who likes to create like you do.
You either make history or you don't.
