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In the 35th edition of the Lo Nuestro Awards, Ivy Queen was awarded recognition for the “Musical Legacy” in the urban genre. At the ‘La Caballota’ event, she rocked the stage with a show and a moving and motivating speech for women in the industry.
with the popular “Take off, ‘La Caballota’ has arrived” the reggaeton pioneer opened her show. Miami vibrated when listening to ‘La Queen’ perform songs like ‘Take off your, to put me on’, ‘Let them cry’ and ‘I’m going to bed’, song with which he closed his magnificent presentation.
Before the performance of Ivy Queen began on the Premios Lo Nuestro screens, images were shown that compiled the best moments of her career.
As it was expected, The Puerto Rican looked impressive and was excited to be awarded for her almost 30 years of artistic career. in a genre dominated by men and of which she became ‘Queen’ and inspiration for women who have decided to venture into the urban genre.
a moving speech
Upon receiving the award, ‘La Caballata’ expressed that she was happy to have received an award while she was alive and thanked those who have supported her and recalled that it was difficult for her to enter the urban music industry because she was a woman.
“I know what it is like to be told no, that music is not for you simply because you have ovaries, I also knew how to recognize my inner voice screaming at me Ivy, don’t give up, that you are the horse, for that and many other things, and for the times I look at my daughter’s face and fill me with fuel. Today I celebrate this award with those who know me, love me and make me visible”
Ivy Queen
‘The queen of reggaeton’ also recognized that her career has been inspired and influenced by the late ‘Guarachera de Cuba’, Celia Cruz, who for Ivy will always be an artist who will motivate women.
“And as the queen and woman who inspired me, Celia Cruz, said, as long as I breathe and aspire, I will assume the role of carrying the woman with pride, with elegance, For all the women who are filled with courage when they listen to me, thank you very much,” she added.
During her speech, Ivy Queen confessed that she was so moved that even her hands trembled when she received the ‘Musical Legacy’ award.
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