“Reggaeton is not going to change the world, but it helps a littleâ€‌

Ms Nina (Argentina, 1992) never thought about being a singer. He moved from Córdoba to Motril, changing province but also continent: when he was 15 years old he came to live in Spain. The first thing he did was sign up for tennis classes to meet people. Now everyone knows it, but not because of its reverse. Ms Nina represents the new reggaeton and nails it with one phrase. “You don’t have to take it so seriously.†This makes music and life more fun.

You just released a new EP, how would you define it?

Yes, it’s called Sabrosura. It has five songs and is about the flavor you need in your life, the seasoning you need to change your mood. The advance was Sensationsalong with Pablo Chill-E.

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I was in Miami and Pablo came from New York. We got together and I taught him the topic. I did it with a super powerful producer in Miami. As soon as he heard it, he wanted to participate. I took it to the studio, we smoked marijuana and recorded it. Then I had to take a flight to return to Spain, without sleeping… that day was an adventure.

Do you notice much difference between how songs are produced in Spain and in Miami?

In Miami you go to a new video game screen. There are very big producers, in studios that don’t know you, without speaking English well… it’s a challenge that I overcame. And I am very proud that important people have wanted to work with me. And it shows in the sound quality. It’s well mixed, I sing better… it’s good that there is progress since when I started, four years ago.

Which artist have you enjoyed the most?

Of the last ones… I really liked the song I did with Princesa Alba. Also with Pablo Chill-E, it was interesting that he recorded his part of the video clip in Chile and I recorded it here.

And what style of artist do you feel most comfortable with? He has songs with trap people but also with Alaska…

With Alaska it was good because I collaborate with people who like their music. I respect her, she is one of the references of the Madrid scene.

What music do you listen to the most?

I listen to a lot of David Bowie. A lot of salsa, Hأ©ctor Lavoe, also cumbia… everything.

How do you see the Argentine scene?

In Argentina people collaborate with everyone, girls too… in Spain it is very difficult. Hopefully in the future it will be a bit similar, but it seems that people are afraid to show that they support another person for fear of looking like a bore. There they seem more like companions and friends, there is a lot of pride here.

How do you see the role of women in reggaeton? What do you think of the controversy over the video clip of Bitch?

I think that if that video had been the other way around, no one would say anything. And why do they put all the blame on J Balvin? It’s a song in which both have responsibility. I like both of their music and obviously I’m not in favor of machismo.

He considers that the viralization of reggaeton can be a vehicle for society to be more open to talking about taboo topics. like sex?

The lyrics of reggaeton are taken very explicit, but there are love lyrics, others that help you have fun, to be you. yourself, to raise your self-esteem… It’s not going to change the world, but it helps a little. And you don’t have to take everything so seriously, it’s fun music.

You commented in an interview that when you arrived in Spain there was only reggaeton at Latin parties and now there is it at all of them, when was the turning point?

When J Balvin became better known, reggaeton became more mainstream… I think there was always a bit of reggaeton from the Canary Islands or Juan Magأ،n. But five years ago, with the trap scene in Spain, which also began to do reggaeton, it gained more prominence.

Has Spain been able to take advantage of the powerful trap scene it had?

What Pxxr Gvng did, no one did. Yung Beef for me is one of the best and when I’m in South America anyone says that his group was a reference. Each one makes their own way and what they have done is very different, they were the first. I think they should have more recognition.

Does reggaeton still have a negative stigma in Spain?

People are still very classist with reggaeton. Also with cumbia, which in Argentina was only low class and now it is being recognized more. Reggaeton is always going to be a bit marginalized. But reggaeton today is very pop.

Do you practice any sports?

When I came to Spain I signed up for the Red Cross, tennis… and I came to Madrid.

Do music people hang out with athletes?

Personally I have not agreed. I’ve seen Messi with Bizarrap lately, but I don’t know anyone.

What were you doing at recess or in PE?

I was lazy… I always said my head hurt. Now I have a personal trainer at the gym. It’s hard, but I like it when I see the results. Also because it has a routine and I go three times a week. I also teach dance classes, which is the most fun.