Ivy Queen was a part of your life. Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodriguez was born in Puerto Rico and built a career that boomed at a time when reggaeton was making its international crossover.
Unlike Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, and other reggeatoneros of the era, Ivy Queen was a woman. Her ascent was unique and marked a before-and-after moment for an industry that now has plenty of women ranking in the charts, all solely because of her influence.
Ivy Queen to receive Icon Award at 2023 Billboard Latin Music AwardsNPR continues its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with Becky, Ivy Queen, and more artistsPeso Pluma, Bad Bunny, and Karol G are the top winners of the 2023 Billboard Latin Music AwardsHOLA USA! attended Ivy Queen’s Tiny Desk concert.
The stage, which is located in NPR’s headquarters in Washington D.C., has hosted all manner of musicians, from pop stars to indie artists.
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