Natti Natasha

“When you're a little girl, you never think anyone's gonna tell you 'no.'”

“Women have a voice; they're empowered, and they're heard.”

“Being recognized as a professional by other males is the hardest thing that women have been able to do.”

“I watch 'Under the Dome.' Oh my God! I love it.”

“It was definitely harder being a girl in the industry, but sometimes you have to struggle, and you have to work harder to actually enjoy when you start getting the results.”

“The culture of the Dominican Republic definitely influenced me. We enjoy music in this crazy way; we celebrate absolutely everything.”

“There's always a spot for rest, and I find a way.”

“I want to bring light to my music, to women all over the world. I want to illuminate them with power and a voice, to feel special.”

“It's my first baby, 'IlumiNATTI.' I'm taking risks, but I feel like I'm doing it for all the Latinos out there.”

“I'm always focused and enjoying the journey because this life is meant for savoring every goal reached and striving for more.”

“Own what you have, be happy, love your family, and be sure of yourself no matter what passion you are chasing.”

“It's not easy for an artist, especially for a girl. But you know, you just have to work very hard, persist, trust what you have, your essence.”

“I own my sexuality, and I don't try to hide it.”

“When I was little, I used to listen to Lauryn Hill, so that's that hip-hop and R&B influence in me.”

“I really like to vibe with people and to connect, and I know that I'm a stronger artist now than what I used to be.”

“Lauryn Hill inspired me so much. She had that whole women's empowerment vibe in all of her songs back when that didn't even exist.”

“Music is so unpredictable, but it's universal.”

“In my music, I'm uncensored, which has helped me stand out as a female artist.”

“It's an honor to be the voice for girls who are not scared and who want to have someone to connect with.”

“What International Women's Day represents to me is a time that gives women their position, honor, and respect, which represents empowerment to all of us.”