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Tour blog!!
Hey everyone!! Sooo I know its been a while since we wrote .... We've been on a tour bus with NO internet!! Lol......Besides that the tour bus is great!! Haha... We have a mini kitchen... bunks and TVs so its a lot more comfortable and a lot more fun than an plane lol
So as you all know me and nelly are currently touring with Jesse Mccartney and Jordin sparks....Its an all "J" tour hehehe.... We've had six shows so far and they get better everytime!! We got to meet both Jesse and Jordin and they are both such great peopleand ammazing performers!!
Its crazy doin shows night after night ..it gets stressfull and hectic at times living out of a suitcase and getting used to different altitudes and time changes but once were on that stage ...whooooo!!! Its alll worth it :)
Were about halfway done with this tour, were working so hard and we hope to see you at a show near your town!!
Much love to all the fans and prima j supporters!
We love you!!!
-jess
P.S. Once were back home with steady internet we will post all of our tour video diaries for you to check out so keep an eye out ;)
So as you all know me and nelly are currently touring with Jesse Mccartney and Jordin sparks....Its an all "J" tour hehehe.... We've had six shows so far and they get better everytime!! We got to meet both Jesse and Jordin and they are both such great peopleand ammazing performers!!
Its crazy doin shows night after night ..it gets stressfull and hectic at times living out of a suitcase and getting used to different altitudes and time changes but once were on that stage ...whooooo!!! Its alll worth it :)
Were about halfway done with this tour, were working so hard and we hope to see you at a show near your town!!
Much love to all the fans and prima j supporters!
We love you!!!
-jess
P.S. Once were back home with steady internet we will post all of our tour video diaries for you to check out so keep an eye out ;)
We are on tour!!
Hey everybody!!!!!
I am writing to you from our TOUR BUS!!! Ahhhhhh!!! Haha
Prima J is opening for the Jesse McCartney and Jordin Sparks tour and we are soooooooo excited!!
This is our very first official tour! We will be away from home and living on this tour bus for an entire month!! Craazzy right! ?? Its just us, our 3 dancers and our manager with a big bus to ourselves. Its sooo nice :) lol
This has been a dream of ours since we could remember and its coming true... We are extactic about this tour and can't wait to perform across the country!
We hope you come out to the show if we stop near your town because we promise you will LOVE it!!! We do a 20 minute set and perform some of your favorite Prima songs like Rockstar, Nadie and Corazon - as well as a few surprises ;)
Wish us luck on our first Tour and thank you once again for all the support!!!
We Love you guys!!!! And click here to see the tour dates!!
-Jess ;)
I am writing to you from our TOUR BUS!!! Ahhhhhh!!! Haha
Prima J is opening for the Jesse McCartney and Jordin Sparks tour and we are soooooooo excited!!
This is our very first official tour! We will be away from home and living on this tour bus for an entire month!! Craazzy right! ?? Its just us, our 3 dancers and our manager with a big bus to ourselves. Its sooo nice :) lol
This has been a dream of ours since we could remember and its coming true... We are extactic about this tour and can't wait to perform across the country!
We hope you come out to the show if we stop near your town because we promise you will LOVE it!!! We do a 20 minute set and perform some of your favorite Prima songs like Rockstar, Nadie and Corazon - as well as a few surprises ;)
Wish us luck on our first Tour and thank you once again for all the support!!!
We Love you guys!!!! And click here to see the tour dates!!
-Jess ;)
Corazon Live at KissFM Concert!
Check us out performing your favorite new Prima J song "Corazon (You're Not Alone)" at the Universal CityWalk for our concert with Kiss FM!
Happy 4th of July Everyone from Jess!
First off... Happy 4th of july everyone! :)
Craazzyyy week we just had!!
We flew out to new york to do a pre recorded segment for "Good Morning America" and we also performed on Mi TRL at MTV the same day! We performed our single "Corazon" and one of our other favorites from the album "Tame"! It went so greaatt ! We had a great response! It was the first time performing with our new dancers but we all did a greeat job I think :)...
You can check out pics on Mitrl.com !
After our couple days in New York we hopped on a plane to Atlanta! It was our first time in GA!! We had a great time! We had a free day to rehearse then had some rest and got ready for the next day, oh and drank some sweet tea!! Yummmmy!!
On thursday the 3rd we opened up for Danity Kane at the Six flags in Atlanta! It was an amazing experience because we are huge fans !! Before the show we got escorted to the roller coasters and were able to ride them without waiting in line!! Haha , we felt super special ;) Once we were done with the rides we got back to the stage and got ready ... It wass sooo hot out there but The crowd gave us great energy and we put on an amazing show !
After the show we signed some autographs and met some fans then went back to the hotel and packed to come home!
We had sooo much fun and we leave monday again for some more shows around the united states!! We will keep you updated on what we've been up to so keep checkin back!!!
Thanks for all the support and we hope to see u when we come to your town!!!
Much love
-jess
Check Out Our Interview With Erica Grayson on Universal Music's LAUNCHED!
As described by Erica Grayson, the Geffen Records A&R who signed the girls, Prima J sparked her interest with their "girl power". "They were like the girls all girls wanted to hang out with... [Their] music makes me feel like it's Friday night in the car, dressed up with all my homegirls on the way to the club," she elaborates in...
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Jessica’s Blog: “New Album Out Tuesday!!! KIIS FM Performance at Universal City Walk!!”
Hey everybody!!! Janelle and I are sooooooo excited right now!!!! Our debut album hits stores THIS Tuesday, June 17th!!! Ahhhhhh!!! We can't believe it!!! We have been working soo hard and now it is all happening sooo fast!!! We knew we had to do something for our big day so we are gonna do a performance at the citywalk to celebrate our album release! KISS FM will be there celebrating along with us and so will MySpace! We want to be able to meet with the fans and sign their copies of our CD!!! So come out to the Universal Citywalk this tuesday June 17th to see us perform and get your CD signed!!!!
Come support and celebrate with us !!!!
Hope to see you all there!!!!! We can't believe we have our own album!!! Ahhhhhh!!!!
Much love
Interview with Mimi Valdés Ryan
Mimi Valdés Ryan, editor-in-chief of Latina magazine
1. What influences did you had growing up Latina that helped dictate the music you listen to?
When hip-hop was created in the Bronx in the ’70s, Latinos were right there alongside the African Americans and West Indians. I guess that would explain why I felt so connected to the sound the moment I heard MCs rhyme over beats. Whenever I saw people rap at NYC block parties, I was in awe. I was probably around 8 years old by the time Sugar Hill Gang's “Rapper's Delight” came out, and I was so happy to finally hear a song like that on the radio! By the time I got to high school, hip-hop was still my first love, but I also started to listen to freestyle music because it seemed like everyone singing it was Latino! I especially loved Lisa Lisa (she was from my neighborhood), Cover Girls and TKA.
2. Tell me about your family and how instrumental they have been to your success.
I’m Puerto Rican and Cuban, and I was raised by my mom and grandmother. Growing up with women taught me how to be independent. If something needed to be done, we had no choice but to figure out how to do it ourselves. My grandmother, who passed away last year, was especially instrumental in teaching me about my culture. Although my mom didn’t want anyone in my family to speak to me in Spanish, my grandmother ignored her! She spoke to me in her native tongue and I answered in English. I’m grateful I picked up what I could from her. She also taught me a lot of about embracing all aspects of our culture, especially my African roots. Since my grandmother was a black Latina, some light-skinned Latinos were racist toward her, but she stayed proud of her skin. Although my own is lighter than hers was, I still consider myself black like her.
3. Being Latina and pursuing your aspirations of being in the entertainment industry, what did you find to be encouraging/discouraging?
I never once thought my ethnicity would get in the way of being in the entertainment industry. Maybe I was naïve, but it never crossed my mind that I would not succeed. Growing up in NYC gave me a lot of confidence. You hear all the stories of people coming here and making it, so I just couldn’t see how a native New Yorker would not.
4. Have you ever had any instances where you have been discriminated against?
My brushes with discrimination were mostly because of my gender and less about my ethnicity. Some men are very intimidated by women in power. I guess it makes them insecure about their own accomplishments. I went to an all-girls Catholic high school and we were always taught that women can do anything. The most important lesson to learn when you are discriminated against is not to dwell on the situation. It’s a waste of time to feel hurt, and your energy is best used to move on. Focus your attention on being positive, not on negative idiots.
5. What are some of the cultural differences here in NY verses your hometown?
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6. What are your strongest musical influences?
Too many to name! My favorite music is still hip-hop, but I also listen to R&B, pop, rock, salsa, alternative, anything that sounds good—I don’t discriminate!
7. Did you attend college, and if so where and for what? Why was it important for you to attend?
I graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism. I've loved magazines since I was a little girl and I desperately wanted to work at one. College gave me a great foundation for my craft and it helped discipline me for the real world. Whenever I was in classes that seemed useless for my career, I just reminded myself that if I could get good grades in subjects I wasn’t interested in, I could handle anything! It’s not easy to study things you don’t like, but if you can train yourself to concentrate and still do well, it will prepare you for life’s harder challenges.
8. What was your backup plan if the entertainment industry didn’t work out?
Law school. My plan B was to become an entertainment lawyer.
9. Prima J use the word “chilosa” to describe themselves. What does it mean and how do you apply it to your everyday life?
“Chilosa” is such a great word! When I hear it, I picture someone who's confident and fun. I’m all for working hard, but I think it’s absolutely necessary to enjoy life too. All work and no play is way too boring for me. Not very chilosa at all!
10. What advice would you give to other young people who are pursuing their dreams?
Do your research! Too many people don’t do their homework about their career goals. If you want to work in magazines, make sure you learn everything you can about them. If a singing career is your dream, then make sure you learn the business side of things too. Believe me, most people fail because they weren’t prepared!
11. At what point did you become comfortable with yourself?
If you’re always comfortable, never pushing yourself, then you might as well be dead! No matter your age, you’re constantly learning who you are. New experiences may help shape you in ways you never thought were possible. The trick is to become comfortable with the fact that you’re always evolving and that you will make mistakes. No one’s perfect, and that’s part of what makes life fun.
Interview with Dalina Rebollo
We are proud to welcome Dalina Rebollo to chilosagirl.com!
Dalina works as a hair stylist for the celebrity chic Hairrone salon located in Hollywood, CA. She has worked with celebrities including the Pussycat Dolls, celebrity boy band NLT, Lil’ Kim, N’SYNC star JC Chasez and many other hot stars. Originating from East LA, Dalina is a proud Latina influence in the entertainment business. She has overcome many obstacles that have earned her a spot as one of Hollywood’s hottest upcoming Latina hair stylist. She definitely is a Chilosa girl!!
We had an amazing opportunity to ask her the following questions:
1. Was it hard for your family to respect your dream of coming out to LA and pursuing your dream? Was it hard for you to break away from the traditional expectations of other Latin Americans? What has your experience been like thus far in the entertainment industry and what has helped you achieve your dream? Has being Latin American hinder or helped your successes?
Since my father is a doctor, it was very hard for him to respect my decision to be a hairdresser. I hid from him that I was in cosmetology school and waited until I was licensed and employed to break the news to him. He didn't understand my passion since my profession is not nearly as successful in Mexico as it is in the US. He was disappointed until he saw me grow in the entertainment industry. His respect grew after he started seeing my TV appearances on the search for the next doll on cw. That made him proud and realize how serious my commitment is. Working at Hairroin salon in Hollywood has made my experience in the entertainment industry positive because I work with a group of stylist who support my growth. Being a Latin American, I've had to strive to overcome peoples perception on Hispanic laborers. I am very proud of my heritage but don't let it define who I am. I want people to see past racial lines and prove to them that I can be a great and successful hairdresser as everyone else!
2. What are some personal obstacles you have overcome? Do you feel like obesity is common among Latin Americans and if so, can you describe your experience with it?
A very personal obstacle I've had to overcome is obesity. Obesity among Latin Americans is very common. My entire childhood I've suffered with obesity until I decided to make a change. When I turned 18, I got the lap band. That procedure made my life way easier, but at the same time, it was very challenging. I lost about 150 pounds and counting! Obesity seems to be a great excuse to not succeed and I didn't want any of that! I chose to not let anything hold me back from reaching my dream.... Whether it be being young, a girl, Latina, or overweight.
3. Being Latina and pursuing your aspirations of being in the entertainment industry what did you find to be encouraging / discouraging? The Prima girls use the work Chilosa to describe themselves. To them it means: A sassy, hot and feisty girl who’s independent with a little spice. She’s the fun and fearless girl next door with lots of spirit who has a deep sense of inner self confidence. She knows who she is inside and doesn’t have to put up false fronts to be something that she’s not. Would you describe yourself as a “Chilosa” women and why?
Its sometimes goes unrecognized how much Latin American culture has influenced fashion and hair trends through the years. Like Gwen and Fergie and my girls Prima J. All of them rock their bamboo earrings, dickies, cholaglam makeup with winged eye liner and super foxy hair!
These celebrities have encouraged the Latina American culture and it has given me a lot of self confidence! Like Prima J, I consider myself Chilosa because I am independent and proud of who I am. I have a lot of fun adapting my Latin American side into my work and seeing how much people love my style! Like my Primas, Janelle and Jessica say in rockstar, "we make walkin look like modelin!!!"
Interview with Melody Thornton of the Pussycat Dolls
1. Most people don’t know about your Latin heritage; can you tell us about it?
A lot of people are not aware that I am 50% Mexican America and my dad is African American. My mom was born in Sonora, however; I do not speak Spanish. I grew up on all the Mexican American cultures though and I embrace that part of me.
2. Has not speaking Spanish had positive or negative effects on you?
At times I wish I did speak the language, because there are so many interviews and networks I could be talking to, to represent the Pussycat Dolls and my Latin descent. However, it is a goal of mine, before I have children, to learn Spanish.
3. What are your favorite cultural traditions?
Food, I am definitely looking forward to Thanksgiving. We never miss out on the tamales, tortillas and frijoles and we do all the America traditions too; like turkey and stuffing and mashed potatoes.
4. What is your experience being a minority in a famous group like the Pussycat Dolls?
I didn't realize I was the only member of Latin origin until we starting recording the album. I have to say that I am blessed and honored to be the only member representing the Latin culture. It means a lot to have some really hard core fans in both cultural groups.
5. What are your plans for the future?
My plans are to continue on with the Pussycat Dolls until I am at a place where I am comfortable and then record a solo album that may include some awesome Spanish records as well. I can record them pretty well because I have good accent even though I don't speak the language. I also want to continue to inspire young girls of a mixed cultural race.
6. Being Latina and pursuing your aspirations of being in the entertainment industry what did you find to be encouraging / discouraging? We use the work Chilosa to describe ourselves. To us it means: A sassy, hot and feisty girl who’s independent with a little spice. She’s the fun and fearless girl next door with lots of spirit who has a deep sense of inner self confidence. She knows who she is inside and doesn’t have to put up false fronts to be something that she’s not; would you describe yourself as a Chilosa woman and why?
Absolutely, in this industry you have to always keep your head up. There will always be people that have something to say that is either positive or negative and you have to be able to pick yourself up and keep your confidence high as a strong woman.
7. How would you feel about being a part of the Chilosa movement?
I am honored. Thank you guys so much for asking me. People aren't aware that I am of Latin descent and it's important for people to know we can be successful too.
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