Nicky Jam is a Dominican-American musician, record producer and businessman. Born in Santo Domingo, he moved to the United States when his family was unable to support him financially. This started Nicky on an entrepreneurial path that led him to produce records for some of Latin America’s most popular artists including J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias and Beyoncé. He has also collaborated with artists like Drake and Kendrick Lamar which have resulted in international hits such as Phenomenal, Loyalty and God Is A Woman. Nicky Jam will be telling us about how he went from being homeless to one of the most successful businessmen in Latino culture.
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Not everybody can sing–that’s something I have. — Nicky Jam
I do very well with English, and I think I should do that more and take advantage of the versatility I have. I can sing; I can play guitar. — Nicky Jam
Colombia changed the way I write and sing. — Nicky Jam
In Colombia is where I discovered myself as a writer. — Nicky Jam
There are people who compose from very young. That is not my case. I went discovering myself. — Nicky Jam
NICKY JAM QUOTES ON MAKING
I try not to think about the success, because it’s pressure to continue making music. — Nicky Jam
If you’re making music for the U.S. Latin fan, it’s important that you sing in Spanish. Even going too bilingual can backfire. — Nicky Jam
I was making too much money. I was too young. I didn’t know how to deal. — Nicky Jam
Making movies is great. It was like love at first sight; a whole new, different business. I can see why actors love it so much. — Nicky Jam
NICKY JAM QUOTES ABOUT MUSIC
Puerto Rico got too futuristic with the electronic reggaeton. It lost the essence of the reggae music. — Nicky Jam
You listen to a song by Nicky Jam, and you don’t think about reggaeton; you just think, ‘I like that song.’ I got old people listening to my music, young people listening to my music. — Nicky Jam
We made history. Two Latin urban singers on the cover of Billboard is incredible. I’m proud of myself, I’m proud of J Balvin, our music, and of all Latinos. — Nicky Jam
I don’t see a Spanish song being No. 1 on the Hot 100. I mean, if it happens, fantastic. But I don’t think it will. — Nicky Jam
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I first write melodies that will make people shiver, and then, I add the lyrics. — Nicky Jam
Inspiring Phrases From Nicky Jam
The mentality always in reggaeton was, ‘I’m the man.’ I made that cool to say, ‘I messed up. I’m not the best.’ — Nicky Jam
As a reggaeton act, I’ve always felt people are looking down on us and expecting us to fail. That’s enough of a burden, and we automatically try to act with dignity. — Nicky Jam
I’ve always wanted to work with Mana. I’ve been a fan of them since I started singing reggaeton in 1992. — Nicky Jam
To be a guy that disappeared from reggaeton for 10 years and come back, it can’t be better than that. — Nicky Jam
