Long may she reign.
This was the time and place where the Urbano Latino genre was born.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Ivy Queen!
Credit: Tommy Chung
It’s about time you’re getting the recognition you deserve.
How are you feeling?
IVY QUEEN:Amen!
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It’s about time!
I am feeling so happy right now.
Social Media exploded on the night of the Billboard Music Awards.
Everyone was celebrating your big return but the truth is, you never left.
Yeah, I don’t like hearing that because I’ve always been here.
It still amazes me that I am able to continue doing what I love.
And I understand there’s a new and different consumer of Urban Latino music today.
I’m still in shock over the whole thing!
How did that collaboration come together?
This was something that happened totally out of the blue.
You’re recording with Bad Bunny."
I froze for a second to gather my thoughts.
I replied, “Que?
What are you talking about?”
because none of those words registered.
I quickly snapped out of it and of course agreed.
This guy is so dedicated to his craft and likes to keep what he has going very privateno cellphones!
He’s the no.
1 guy right now and had no airs about him.
He and his team went out of their way to treat me like gold.
He’s top notch all the way and very smart.
The respect I have for him has no words.
He made space for me and gave me my flowers while I’m still alive to enjoy them.
I’m still overwhelmed by it all.
It’s safe to assume you’d work with him again then?
But I mean, who says no to Bad Bunny?
[Laughs] Here’s this guy empowering women while dressed as a woman.
That’s what I have been singing about all my career.
Making space for women and celebrating what makes us unique, especially in a very male dominated industry.
It’s a new day in the urban space and I’m so excited to be center stage again.
A little birdy said you andRauw Alejandrowill be collaborating on your new album.
[Silence] Hmnnn.
I’m not sure who told you that scoop but it’s true!
[Laughs] Why are you asking me then if you already know?
[Laughs]
Is it important to you to give a hand to the new generation of reggaetoneros?
I think we’re giving each other a hand, in all honesty.
He’s got a dope flow.
I love R&B and that’s a spice that he brings that makes him unique.
I can’t wait for everyone to hear our collaboration, it’s spicy!
Maybe sexy, yeah.
The song is really sexy and spicy!
When will we get to listen to this album finally?
It’s going to be my masterpiece so I’m still working on the final touches.
This is a very personal project so I keep going back and forth making sure that it’s perfect.
Look, if I don’t feel 100 percent with something, it’s not going out.
So it probably won’t be out before 2021.
The Latin Grammy Awards air Nov. 19 on Univision at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
