Becky G

Becky G

Becky G in July 2016
Born Rebbeca Marie Gomez
(1997-03-02) March 2, 1997
Inglewood, California, U.S.[1]
Other names Becky Gomez
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • actress
  • model
Years active 2008–present
Website iambeckyg.com

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels

Rebbeca Marie Gomez[2] (born March 2, 1997),[3] better known by her stage name Becky G, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress and model. Gomez first gained recognition in 2011 when she began posting videos of herself covering popular songs online. One of her videos caught the attention of producer Dr. Luke, who subsequently offered her a joint record deal with Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. While working on her debut effort, Gomez collaborated with artists will.i.am, Cody Simpson and Cher Lloyd. Her official debut single, "Becky from the Block" (2013), received a positive reception upon its release. She released her debut extended play, Play It Again (2013), later that same year. Her second single, "Can't Get Enough" (2014), featured guest vocals from Pitbull and went on to top the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart in the United States.

Gomez achieved mainstream success with the release of "Shower" (2014), which went on to enter the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single would go on to receive a multi platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting two million unites sold in the country. Following the success of "Shower", Gomez released "Can't Stop Dancin'" (2014) and "Break a Sweat" (2015) as singles from her forthcoming album; neither matched the commercial performance of their predecessor. She embarked on a co-headlining tour with J Balvin throughout September and October 2015, spanning throughout the United States. She portrayed Valentina Galindo in two episodes of the musical television series Empire, contributing two new songs to the soundtrack of the series. Gomez was featured on the song "Superstar" (2016) with Pitbull. She released her first Spanish single, "Sola" (2016), which is set to appear on her debut studio album. Gomez is also set to star as Trini Kwan in the superhero film Power Rangers (2017).

Life and career

1997–2011: Childhood and career beginnings

Rebbeca Marie Gomez was born on March 2, 1997 in Inglewood, California.[4] She is the daughter of Alejandra and Francisco "Frank" Gomez; she is of Mexican descent.[5] Gomez has two brothers, Frankie and Alex, and a younger sister, Stephanie.[6] Gomez grew up in poverty, and at the age of nine her family moved into the converted garage of her grandparents house.[2] Gomez began working part-time jobs to help support her family, doing commercials and voice over work.[2] She had what she described as a "mid-life crisis" when she was nine years old, and decided she wanted to pursue a music career.[2] She was quoted as stating "That was literally my mid-life crisis when I was nine years old. That's when I felt like, 'OK, I gotta get my life together. What am I gonna do?' I pushed that on myself at a younger age than the average kid because at the time my family had lost our home. I've always been more mature for my age, so I was already understanding what they were going through. And I just thought, 'How can I help them?'"[7] She initially attended public school, though had to undergo home schooling due to issues with bullying.[7] She claimed that at one point she was jumped by multiple girls while in the restroom, and was a frequent target due to her jobs in the entertainment industry.[8] Gomez appeared in the short film El Tux (2008) as Claudia Gómez. She appeared as Nina in the Discovery Channel television film La estación de la Calle Olvera (2008).[9]

She became a member of a girl group named G.L.A.M. in 2009,[10][11] and later joined B.C.G., another girl group.[12] She filmed a music video as part of G.L.A.M. for a song titled "JellyBean" in 2009. During this time, Gomez also began recording herself singing and rapping songs using Garageband, and created a YouTube account to post covers of popular songs online.[7] She also began writing her own songs during this time, and by the age of thirteen had taught herself how to play guitar.[2] Gomez befriended production duo The Jam when she was thirteen, who liked Gomez's written material.[8] The trio began working on material together, resulting in covers of the songs "Otis" (2011), "Lighters" (2011), and "Novacane" (2011).[8] These songs were meant to be part of a mixtape, titled @itsbeckygomez, though this project never came to fruition.[2] Her cover of "Otis" caught the attention of renowned producer Dr. Luke, who had worked with artists including Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, among others.[2] Luke scheduled a meeting with Gomez, and asked her to play guitar for him; he later signed her to his Kemosabe Records record label, through RCA Records.[8] In reference to her video clip for "Otis", Luke claimed "I would have signed her off that video alone. I was 100 percent in. She has so much personality and her voice just pops out of the speakers. Then I met her and discovered she could also sing and play the guitar and I thought, 'This is even better.' Then I found out she could write and it was like, 'What else are you going to tell me, that you’re also Van Gogh?' Her potential is limitless."[8] Shortly after signing with the label, Gomez began work on her debut album.[2]

2012–15: Commercial success with music and acting

While working on her debut album, Gomez collaborated with will.i.am on the song "Problem (The Monster Remix)"; the song was included in the animated film Hotel Transylvania (2012).[13] The song serves as a promotional single for the film. Gomez and will.i.am filmed a music video for the song.[2] She is featured on Cody Simpson's song "Wish U Were Here" (2012), serviced as the second single from his debut studio album.[14] She worked with Cher Lloyd on the song "Oath" (2012), which was released as the fourth single from her debut album.[15] The single had some commercial success, becoming Gomez's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[16] The track was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of 500,000 copies in the country.[17] She also worked with Michel Teló on a remix of his song "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (2012). Gomez is featured on a remix of Kesha's top ten single "Die Young" (2012) alongside Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa; the remix was featured on the Japanese deluxe edition of Kesha's second studio album, Warrior (2012).[18]

Becky G performing in December 2013 in Chicago.

On April 8, Gomez released "Becky from the Block" (2013) as her debut single.[19] The song heavily samples the Jennifer Lopez song "Jenny from the Block" (2003).[20][21] Gomez filmed a music video for the single, with Lopez herself making a cameo in the clip.[22][23] Entertainment Tonight described the version to have "give[n] Jenny's NY-based tune a West Coast slant".[24] That May, Gomez released a new song, "Play It Again" (2013), for digital download.[25] The track served as a promotional single, and was not an official single released by Gomez. On July 13, Gomez released her debut extended play, also titled Play It Again (2013).[26] The album contained five songs on the standard edition, and its name was chosen by Gomez's fans. "Can't Get Enough" (2014), which features a guest rap from Pitbull, was serviced as the lead single from the project. The song went on to top the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart in the United States, marking her first number one single on a Billboard chart.[7] Gomez later filmed a music video for the song "Built For This" (2013), which she directed on her own.[27] She recorded the song "Quiero Bailar (All through the Night)" (2013) with 3Ball MTY, which sees Gomez singing in both English and Spanish.[28] The song was intended to be used for their second studio album.

Gomez released the single, "Shower" (2014), as the initial lead single from her debut studio album on April 23.[29] The single proved to be a success for Gomez, entering the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.[30][31] The song achieved chart success in numerous other countries as well, most notably reaching number eleven in both Australia and Sweden.[32] The single went on to receive a multi platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting two million units sold in the country.[33] Gomez began representing CoverGirl in July 2014.[34] As the spokeswoman for the company, she filmed commercials to promote the brand and featured their products in her music videos.[34] "Can't Stop Dancin'" (2014) was serviced as the next single from the album on November 4.[35] The song failed to match the success of her prior single, peaking at number eighty-eight on the Hot 100.[36]

Gomez opened for Katy Perry on select dates of her Prismatic World Tour (2014–15) in the United States.[37] Gomez is featured on the song "Como Tú No Hay Dos" (2015) by Mexican singer Thalía.[38] Gomez released a song titled "Lovin So Hard" (2015), along with a music video consisting of homemade footage of Gomez and Austin Mahone, whom she briefly dated.[39][40] On June 26, Gomez debuted a song titled "We Are Mexico" in solidarity with the Latin community in response to Donald Trump's remarks against illegal Mexican immigrants.[41] She also performed at a tribute concert for the late Jenni Rivera.[42] She released another song, "Break a Sweat" (2015), the fourth single to be released from her debut album.[43] Gomez embarked on a co-headlining tour with J Balvin beginning on September 23 and ending on October 25; the tour spanned across the United States.[44][45] She later collaborated with Yellow Claw on the songs "Wild Mustang" and "For the Thrill" (2015).[46] She released "You Love It" (2015) as a promotional single prior to the release of her debut album.[47] She also appeared as Valentina Galindo in two episodes of Empire adding the singles "Do It" and "New, New" (2015).[2]

2016: Upcoming projects

In April 2016, it was confirmed that Gomez was dating professional soccer player Sebastian Lletget.[48] Gomez collaborated once more with Pitbull on the song "Superstar" (2016).[49] The song served as the official anthem for the Copa América Centenario.[50] On June 24, Gomez released a new single entitled "Sola" (2016).[51] The song serves as her first to be sung solely in Spanish, and is the lead single to her forthcoming Spanish album.[51] The song achieved success on Spanish radio, reaching number twenty four on the Latin Pop Songs chart in the United States.[52] She is featured in the Lil Jon single "Take It Off" (2016), which also features vocals from Yandel.[53] Gomez is set to star as Trini Kwan, also known as the Yellow Ranger, in the superhero film Power Rangers (2017). On October 7, 2016 Gomez released Mangú her second Spanish song and follow-up to her prior single Sola.[54][55]

Discography

Main article: Becky G discography

•Play It Again (2013)

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2008 El Tux Claudia Gómez Short film
2008 La estación de la Calle Olvera Nina Television film
2011 House of sin Rosalia
2014 Mahomie Madness Herself Episode: "Austin Mahone Shows His Tour Bus and Hangs with Becky G" (episode 33)
2014 Teens Wanna Know Herself Episode: "DJ Young Slade & Flips Audio Headphones Review" (season 3, episode 19)
2014 Tu día alegre Herself Episode: "Gabriel Valenzuela y Río Roma" (episode 1)
2014 Pitbull's New Year's Revolution Herself
2015 Austin & Ally Herself Episode: "Dancers & Ditzes" (season 4, episode 10)
2015 Empire Valentina Galindo 2 episodes
2017 Power Rangers Trini Kwan/Yellow Ranger Post-Production

Awards and nominations

Billboard Latin Music Awards
Year Category Work Result
2015 Artist of the Year[56] Becky G Nominated
Latin American Music Awards
Year Category Work Result
2016 Favorite Pop/Rock
Female Artist		 Becky G Won
Premios Juventud
Year Category Work Result
2013 Revelation Young Becky G Nominated
2015 Mi Artista Pop/Rock
Favorite Hit "Shower" Won
2016 Mi Artista Pop/Rock Becky G Nominated
Mi Tuitero Favorito
Best Style[upper-alpha 1] Won
Premios Lo Nuestro
Year Category Work Result
2015 Pop Female Artist of the Year Becky G Nominated
Radio Disney Music Awards
Year Category Work Result
2014 Best New Artist Becky G Won
Artist with the Best Style Nominated
2015 Catchiest New Song "Shower" Won
Artist with the Best Style Becky G
2016 Artist with the Best Style
Best Song To Dance To "Break A Sweat" Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
Year Category Work Result
2014 Choice Summer Music Star: Female Becky G Nominated
Choice Music: Breakout Artist
2016 Choice Music: Party Song "Break A Sweat"
Choice TV: Scene Stealer Becky G "Empire"
Choice Style: Female Becky G

Notes

  1. ↑ "Best Style" wasn't a category at the award show, but was chosen by the audience while the award show was currently airing live. Becky G managed to win the award, as announced at the end of the ceremony.[57]

References

  1. ↑ "Becky G Pays Tribute To Mexican Culture By Recreating Iconic Frida Kahlo Paintings [PHOTOS]". Latintimes.com. May 25, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Becky G dreams of being the next Jennifer Lopez". Los Angeles Times. August 19, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Becky G: 21 Under 21 (2014)". Billboard.
  4. ↑ Hiramine, Brie (May 7, 2015). "10 Celebrities Whose Moms Have Secret Instagram Accounts 7". J-14. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  5. ↑ Mendizaba, Amaya (May 29, 2014) Becky G, Dr. Luke Land First Latin No. 1 With 'Can't Get Enough'. Billboard.com
  6. ↑ "Becky G. Has a Stylish Photo Shoot with Her Siblings". Twist Magazine. December 23, 2014.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "How Becky G Had a Midlife Crisis at Nine and Hit With Pitbull By 17". Rolling Stone. June 17, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "MTV Biography – Becky G". MTV. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  9. ↑ "La estación de la Calle Olvera (2008)". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Why We Love Becky G + Bio". Kidzworld. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Monday Memos: Becky G…the rising pop star whose songs you're going to be singing in the shower throughout 2015 | celindareyesblog". celindareyesblog.com. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
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  14. ↑ "Wish U Were Here (feat. Becky G) – Single by Cody Simpson on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. August 14, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Sticks & Stones by Cher Lloyd on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. October 2, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
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  17. ↑ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. May 9, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Warrior (Japan Deluxe Version)". iTunes. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Becky from the Block – Single by Becky G". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
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  28. ↑ "Quiero Bailar (All Through the Night) [feat. Becky G] – Single by 3BallMTY on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. September 17, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Life Before "Shower": Becky G's 5 Best Early Songs And Features | Idolator". July 22, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Billboard Hot 100 (current issue)". Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  31. ↑ "Chart Highlights: Iggy Azalea, Paramore Score First Pop Radio No. 1s".
  32. ↑ "Discography Becky G". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
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  34. 1 2 Doupnik, Liz. "CoverGirl Becky G — New CoverGirl Spokeswoman Becky G". Seventeen.
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  37. ↑ Perry, Katy. "PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR – NORTH AMERICAN DATES ANNOUNCED!". katyperry.com. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  38. ↑ "5 Cosas Que Thalia Le Copiรณ a Jennifer Lopez". YouTube. March 28, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  39. ↑ "Becky G Releases "Lovin' So Hard"". J-14. April 2, 2015.
  40. ↑ "Becky G and Austin Mahone Break Up: Get the Details". E Online. August 11, 2015.
  41. ↑ "Becky G". Billboard.
  42. ↑ Romero, Angie (May 20, 2015). "Becky G to Honor the Late Jenni Rivera in Upcoming Tribute Concert". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  43. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Break a Sweat – Single by Becky G". iTunes. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  44. ↑ "J Balvin & Becky G 2015 Co-Headlining North American Tour Schedule". May 11, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  45. ↑ "J Balvin & Becky G announce joint tour". May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  46. ↑ "Wild Mustang (feat. Becky G) [Remixes] – EP by Yellow Claw & Cesqeaux on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. October 7, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  47. ↑ "iTunes – Music – You Love It – Single by Becky G". iTunes. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  48. ↑ Weatherby, Taylor (April 19, 2016). "Becky G's New Boyfriend: Singer Dating LA Galaxy Soccer Star Sebastian Lletget". Hollywood Life. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  49. ↑ "Superstar (feat. Becky G) – Single by Pitbull on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. May 25, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  50. ↑ "Hear Pitbull, Becky G Perform 'Superstar,' Copa America 2016's Theme Song". NESN. June 3, 2016.
  51. 1 2 Apaza, Kevin. "Becky G Surprises With Spanish New Song "Sola": Stream". Direct Lyrics. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
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  53. ↑ "Take It Off (feat. Yandel & Becky G) – Single by Lil Jon on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. July 22, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  54. ↑ Siegel, Lucas (October 30, 2015). "Becky Gomez Cast as Yellow Ranger in New Power Rangers Film". Comicbook.com.
  55. ↑ Jayson, Jay (October 30, 2015). "Saban Confirms Power Rangers Will Use Names Of Original Characters". Comicbook.com.
  56. ↑ "Billboard Latin Music Awards 2015: Complete Winners List". Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  57. ↑ "Twitter". Retrieved July 22, 2016.

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