I've been recording since 1993. It was a hobby for six of those years. In 1999, I decided to do it full time and take it seriously.

My mother never let on that anything was wrong. She kept her chin up and acted as if everything were just fine. So we did too.

My inspiration is always what I think my fans want to listen to. I often write about social problems. If I'm not going through it or I haven't gone through it, I want to make sure it touches someone. That's what I base my music on.

Whenever I took a step forward, it seemed as though life was pushing me five steps back.

Mexican music runs through my veins. I loved it. Growing up, my father didn't allow us to listen to English music at home. That's all I heard. I had no choice.

Thank you for accepting me as I am, with my virtues and defects.

I made a living out of singing Mexican music.