I want to touch people's lives with my music and my lyrics.

It's really sad for me that in the United States the Latino community is losing its culture and language, especially among kids born here - a lot of them can't even speak our language.

I really just compete against myself. I look at my previous material and try to surpass what I've done.

I want to try different things but, most importantly, always be true to my roots and keep it organic. I'm never going to leave bachata behind. I'm always going to be a bachatero first.

I don't tweet very much. I still believe in the mystery of an artist. I believe in going out when I'm ready to sell my product. A lot of artists are out there every day. But I remember the Julio Iglesiases, the Jose Joses - and it was about the music.

I've been able to perform in front of thousands of people on stage in a character that's nothing like me. I'm very shy.

I never think about any of my accomplishments and I always get butterflies in my stomach and I never get too comfortable with the status.