Global superstar Becky G has released her new single “Arranca” ft. Omega via Kemosabe Records/ Sony Music Latin/ RCA Records. Produced by A.C, HoneyBoos, Polo Parra and Moon Willis, Becky and Omega seamlessly blend merengue with hip hop and R&B sounds showcasing Omega’s unique “merengue urbano” sound and Becky's sultry vocals. In tandem with the new single, the official video is out now – watch here! The video, directed by Karla Read, pays homage to Dominican culture while two girls spend their day dancing and partying around the small town of Boca Chica to cure their heartbreak.
Becky received the Billboard Women in Music Impact Award for using her music and platform to create positive social change while advocating on behalf of women both in, and beyond, the music industry.
ABOUT BECKY G
Multiplatinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and activist Becky G was born for the spotlight, and her multifaceted career is shaping up to be nothing short of iconic. The 26-year-old global superstar's achievements include four number one hits on the Billboard Latin Airplay Charts ("Mayores, "Sin Pijama,"“MAMIII,” and “BAILÉ CON MI EX“), a starring role in "Power Rangers," guest-starring in Fox TV's Emmy-winning "Empire" series, her very own beauty brand Treslúce and Facebook Watch show "Face to Face with Becky G."
In May she released ESQUEMAS, her second studio album, which debuted at #1 on the "Latin Pop Albums" Chart and #5 on the Billboard Hot Latin Album Chart. It features 14 tracks including her global smash hit “MAMIII” with Karol G, which has amassed over 750 million streams worldwide since release and is certified DIAMOND by RIAA Latin.
She has toured alongside Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Fifth Harmony, and Jason Derulo and has recorded collabs with Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Anitta, Natti Natasha, ZAYN, Bad Bunny, Ozuna, Prince Royce, Pitbull, and CNCO, among others. Becky has won the American Music Award for Favorite Latin Female Artist two years in a row (2020 and 2021) and the E! People's Choice Award for The Latin Artist of 2020. She was awarded the Latin AMA for Favorite Female Artist two years in a row (2018 and 2019) and received the Latin AMA for Favorite Urban Song (for "Mayores") in 2018. She was also presented the YouTube Diamond Play Button for surpassing 10 million followers on the platform (she now has over 18M). Her debut album Mala Santa was released in October 2019 and has been certified 8X Platinum in the United States, Platinum in Spain, and Gold in Mexico.
As the granddaughter of Mexican Immigrants, born and raised in Inglewood, California, Becky is no stranger to hardships and is passionate about her community. She uses her massive platform to speak out against inequality and raise awareness on social issues, including Black Lives Matter and DREAMers and has made it a point to give back to her community along the way.
Becky garnered the Agent of Change award at the 2020 Premios Juventud (Latin Youth Choice Awards) for her activism and using her platform to inspire positive change. In 2019, she accepted the Extraordinary Evolution Award at the 2019 Latin American Music Awards for her success as a young performer who has reached the pinnacle of success in a short period of time. She has also been honored by the Latin Recording Academy as one of the Leading Ladies in Entertainment (2018) and by her home city of Inglewood, California for her contributions to the Hispanic community; she has been recognized as one of Rolling Stone's "18 Teens Shaking Up Pop Culture" and one of Billboard's "21 Under 21."
The multitalented star has hosted a number of prestigious award shows throughout the years, including the 2019 European Music Awards (MTV) and the Latin GRAMMY Ellas TV special. In 2020, she hosted and produced her "En La Sala" podcast with Amazon Music - live from her living room during the lockdown. With every episode, Becky donated $10K to a charity of her choice and spoke to high-profile guests from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris about politics to reggaetón star J Balvin about mental health. Becky is also currently one of the judges on MTV’s new show “Becoming A Popstar” alongside Joe Jonas and Sean Bankhead.
After having released successful makeup collections for the Colourpop brand, Becky G recently launched her very own beauty brand, Treslúce. Treslúce Beauty creates, celebrates, and supports Latinx heritage and culture with high-performance, conscious, vegan-friendly formulations that deliver high-impact artistry. Treslúce is inspired by Becky's Mexican heritage and seeks to celebrate all Latinx cultures.
Promo contact VL: Jo Coryn - jo@ind-prom.be