Name: J. Balvin On Representing Latin Community & VMA Performance | MTV News
Uploaded: 2019-07-20T20:05:25.000Z
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at the VMAs this year? 00:00:03.403 --> 00:00:05.572 align:start size:84% position:16% - If it's not the best one, it's top two.

- Ooh, in VMA history? 00:00:07.807 --> 00:00:09.409 align:start size:75% position:25% - In this show. (laughs)

In this show, you know, let me start. 00:00:11.011 --> 00:00:12.812 align:start size:84% position:16% This is our first time with a show here.

Gotta respect all the OGs 00:00:14.948 --> 00:00:17.083 align:start size:88% position:13% and everybody that's been doing amazing jobs. 00:00:17.083 --> 00:00:19.219 align:start size:84% position:16% But to see us Latinos the first time,

And that I'm for sure. 00:00:29.996 --> 00:00:33.066 line:0% - All right, we got J Balvin who's got five VMA nominations 00:00:33.066 --> 00:00:34.768 align:start size:75% position:25% line:0% this year. - Oh, for real? 00:00:34.768 --> 00:00:36.036 line:0% - Five of 'em, you know that!

Two in the same category. 00:00:37.670 --> 00:00:39.205 align:start size:94% position:6% - Thank you, man. - On top of the moon, man,

that you got last year, 00:00:40.473 --> 00:00:41.808 align:start size:84% position:16% but this time you're taking the stage.

so like I see it on TV, what's that? 00:00:47.747 --> 00:00:49.349 align:start size:84% position:16% My first moment but I wasn't there, 00:00:49.349 --> 00:00:50.650 align:start size:75% position:25% you know? - Right, right.

but I'm grateful, man, like I'm happy to be here 00:00:53.853 --> 00:00:57.390 align:start size:88% position:13% and it's just like, it's a beautiful moment for the culture,

for Latinos, you know, being here, 00:00:59.659 --> 00:01:02.328 align:start size:97% position:3% singing, performing in Spanish is such a vibe, man. 00:01:02.328 --> 00:01:04.464 align:start size:88% position:13% I'm grateful. - I mean, you don't even

perform in English, but we feel the vibe of the music. 00:01:07.300 --> 00:01:08.401 align:start size:84% position:16% - That's what matters, man, you know,

that's what matters. 00:01:09.636 --> 00:01:12.572 align:start size:84% position:16% Unless you feel the vibe and make you feel

- What's surprising to me about your rise

is that, you know, you're the first Latin artist

It was a vibe. - Ooh, 'sup? 00:01:23.850 --> 00:01:26.553 align:start size:88% position:13% - First reggaeton artist to perform on SNL

seeing you break barriers, 00:01:30.156 --> 00:01:31.558 align:start size:88% position:13% still seeing Latin artists break barriers.

It seems like by now you shouldn't even be able

to create these records. 00:01:34.160 --> 00:01:35.662 align:start size:69% position:31% (chuckles) Right?

Like, it feels weird that this is still something

What does that feel like? 00:01:39.933 --> 00:01:43.002 align:start size:84% position:16% - I feel so grateful, but you know, 00:01:44.437 --> 00:01:46.573 align:start size:97% position:3% and I'm super focused on just keep spreading the vibe 00:01:46.573 --> 00:01:48.842 align:start size:81% position:19% and show the world that, you know, 00:01:48.842 --> 00:01:50.977 align:start size:97% position:3% it doesn't matter where you're from or what language,

as long as you are giving a good vibe 00:01:52.679 --> 00:01:55.181 align:start size:97% position:3% and making people happy, that's what matters, you know?

Like basically, I can go to a studio 00:01:57.417 --> 00:01:59.085 align:start size:88% position:13% and try to do a perfect song in English,

but I'd rather just to keep real and do it in Spanish. 00:02:01.688 --> 00:02:02.889 align:start size:84% position:16% It doesn't mean that I'm not gonna do

one day something in English, 00:02:04.057 --> 00:02:06.493 align:start size:84% position:16% but I just wanna make a real statement

of how to make a new story worldwide 00:02:10.163 --> 00:02:13.433 align:start size:84% position:16% with Spanish music, you know, Latin music.

doesn't mean that I'm not part of the globe.

I'm global, anyway. 00:02:19.105 --> 00:02:20.540 align:start size:88% position:13% So that's what matters. - Right.

A lot of people when it comes to Latino artists 00:02:22.675 --> 00:02:24.844 align:start size:88% position:13% automatically categorize it as reggaeton.

And that's good 00:02:27.046 --> 00:02:29.649 align:start size:84% position:16% as long as they're speaking of reggaeton,

but like my point of view and what I really wanna do

but it doesn't mean that I'm not reaching global. 00:02:39.826 --> 00:02:41.327 align:start size:88% position:13% - Yes. - And that's what we do

because that's what I wanna do, make history.

I wanna be like that guy, 00:02:48.101 --> 00:02:49.602 align:start size:84% position:16% he brought the Spanish to another level. 00:02:49.602 --> 00:02:52.172 align:start size:88% position:13% That's my dream and make part of that story.

- What does it mean to have a Colombian artist

you guys collaborate and what does it mean for the culture 00:02:59.312 --> 00:03:01.181 align:start size:84% position:16% that has those two nations come together?

You guys are the biggest stars in the world right now, man! 00:03:03.783 --> 00:03:05.118 align:start size:84% position:16% - Nah, you know, we're just dreamers.

I feel blessed. 00:03:12.492 --> 00:03:15.094 align:start size:84% position:16% You know, we make part of the Latino gang

and proud to be here. 00:03:17.697 --> 00:03:20.800 align:start size:97% position:3% It's a great moment, we just launched our new album,

It's a blessing that we collide these two worlds, 00:03:27.607 --> 00:03:31.444 align:start size:94% position:6% Puerto Rico and Colombia, and just vibing. 00:03:31.444 --> 00:03:33.513 align:start size:84% position:16% - A tour coming soon, 'Oasis' tour? 00:03:33.513 --> 00:03:35.548 align:start size:88% position:13% - Well-- - Make the announcement!

Give me something, man! 00:03:36.449 --> 00:03:37.717 align:start size:75% position:25% (chuckles) - Come on, man,

But decided by, you know, I'm gonna fix on other things. 00:03:47.460 --> 00:03:49.896 align:start size:84% position:16% To me, if it's for me, I'd just do it now. 00:03:49.896 --> 00:03:51.898 align:start size:84% position:16% - Right, right, right. - Yeah, 100%.

- Talk to me about how you and Beyoncé 00:03:54.667 --> 00:03:56.302 align:start size:94% position:6% ended up on the Coachella stage together.

That was a time back, but it was such an iconic moment. 00:03:58.972 --> 00:04:00.506 align:start size:88% position:13% And I understand you got a call from her team

- That was like three hours before the show. 00:04:04.210 --> 00:04:05.812 align:start size:81% position:19% (laughs) - Get out of here!

but even if I had a show, I think I might cancel it

And it was like that, you know, 00:04:19.092 --> 00:04:21.828 align:start size:81% position:19% it was my only day off I remember. 00:04:21.828 --> 00:04:23.863 align:start size:94% position:6% I was just like chilling, watching some movies. 00:04:23.863 --> 00:04:25.865 align:start size:84% position:16% When I just received a text like,

I think it was a friend. 00:04:30.737 --> 00:04:33.006 align:start size:84% position:16% Like come to Coachella and just chill. 00:04:33.006 --> 00:04:35.908 align:start size:84% position:16% It was like Melissa, a friend of mine

So yeah, we went there and I even, you know,

Just like went there and it was amazing. 00:04:47.120 --> 00:04:48.721 align:start size:94% position:6% - Are there any celebrities that somebody

even like you as a super megastar, 00:04:51.157 --> 00:04:54.260 align:start size:88% position:13% billions of YouTube views, multiple awards,

is there anybody that you get starstruck when you bump into

and who is that person? - All the time, man. 00:04:59.465 --> 00:05:01.768 align:start size:94% position:6% I'm a big fan of music so, you know, like Rihanna. 00:05:01.768 --> 00:05:04.103 align:start size:94% position:6% If I see Rihanna once again, I'm gonna pass out. 00:05:04.103 --> 00:05:05.238 align:start size:84% position:16% You know, like there's a lot of people

You know like Drake, I haven't met Drake.

We text each other, but we haven't had the opportunity

to be together and vibe. 00:05:18.618 --> 00:05:20.820 align:start size:84% position:16% But you know, there's a lot of people 00:05:20.820 --> 00:05:23.222 align:start size:88% position:13% that I've always admired and I just like, wow.

- "Con Altura" is up for a VMA today. 00:05:35.034 --> 00:05:36.903 align:start size:84% position:16% What was it like working with Rosalía?

Her talent, the way she looks, you know, 00:05:44.777 --> 00:05:47.880 align:start size:84% position:16% it's just like, it's like hypnotic. 00:05:47.880 --> 00:05:50.083 align:start size:84% position:16% - Yeah. - And I'm so grateful