I grew up in a rural area called Vega Baja and I\'m the first of so many talented people in this area to make it out. I take great pride to represent where I come from and I am able to show my fans, and everyone who listens and watches me, that anything is possible.

I think that by staying true to myself and making music from my heart, the blessings come.

My mami and papi love my music. They\'re always listening to the radio waiting for one of my songs to come on. And when it does, they turn up the volume - and turn it back down when it\'s over.

To all the musicians, to the Academy, with all due respect, reggaeton is part of our Latin culture. And its representing as much as any other genre at the worldwide level.