Selena Quintanilla has experienced many successes, including screaming fans, packed arenas, numerous awards and hit singles around the world. Selena Quintanilla was faced with many challenges, including jealousy, trouble speaking a foreign language and difficulties in her career. However, she eventually became a well-known award-winning artist. Selena has always had an inner star, even as a young girl. Her father could see her passion for music.
Selena has always loved music. Her father believed she would be a great singer. “Selena started performing when she was a young child. Selena joined the family band Selena Y Los Dinos, (“Selena”) when she was about 10 years old. As Selena’s music progressed, her father became concerned that school could interfere with her ability to sing. “Selena became more popular, increasing the demands placed on the band. Abraham took Selena out of 8th grade and received immediate criticism. Others warned him that he would ruin his children if he violated child labor laws. Critics wrongly predicted, “They’ll drink and use drugs around them and it’ll affect them.”” (Sutherland). Selena’s Dad was criticized for his behavior almost immediately. They didn’t realize that his decision was the right one. The band had to overcome obstacles as they became more popular.
Selena found it difficult to conduct interviews at first. However, as she became more comfortable, the public began to ignore her difficulties with Spanish. She gave Spanish interviews, because the Hispanics were the ones who noticed her the most. Her songs are in Spanish. Selena spoke only English until she was taught to sing Spanish. Selena struggled to speak fluently Spanish after she learned how to sing perfectly in Spanish. Her word choice was awkward and her thinking slow. “The Spanish media ignored her problems because Selena laughed at her mistakes,” (Sutherland). Selena’s music career was progressing as she became more familiar with Spanish. Almost all her songs were in Spanish. Selena Y Los Dinos became popular later on. “Selena Y Los Dinos recorded, “Mis Primeras Grabaciones”, in 1984 under the Freddie Records Label. Abraham bought the rights 11 years later. The band didn’t let that stop them from creating more music. They didn’t let the fact that their album wasn’t a hit stop them.
Selena was awarded her first honors in music when the group’s second “Alpha” album was released. She won the title of “Female vocalist of The Year” in 1987 at the West Texas Hispanic Music Awards. Selena was surprised to see her music becoming more popular. Selena’s music was being recognized by a lot of people, but Jose Behar in particular. “…Selena’s record label Capitol EMI Latin Label was founded in 1989 by Jose Behar. Selena seized this chance to prove that negativity would not stop her. In the future, Selena’s album “Ven Conmigo”, which was released in 2005, became the first Tejano to be certified gold. She and her band toured the world. “Amor Prohibido”, the album they released, went gold. Selena’s popularity grew not only in her hometown, she also became known around the globe.
Selena was awarded the Grammy Award in 1993 for Best Mexican American Album. Selena’s career was set to soar with the release of “Dreaming of You”, her crossover album. With a million-dollar contract, a Grammy Award and endorsements from Coca-Cola as well as her own clothing collection, Selena had everything she needed for a meteoric rise. In addition to working with Alvaro, she was able to produce her solo hits “La Carcacha”, “Como La Flor”, and “La Carcacha”. Billboard Latin Tracks ranked their video at #1. Sutherland states, “She released 2 hit albums in 1990: “Ven Conmigo”, containing the hit “Baila Esta Cumbia”, and 1992’s “Entrada A Mi Mundo”, containing the hit songs “La Carcacha”, as well as “Como La Flor”. She received recognition from both her fans and famous Hispanic performers. Her album “Dreaming Of You”, which was released in 2010, became a success. However, she died before it could be enjoyed.
“Selena released her first English-language “Dreaming Of You”, after she passed away, and it became a huge success,” (“Selena”) Selena passed away on March 31st, 1995. Yolanda Sadivar shot at her from behind. Yolanda, who was Selena’s president and manager of Selena’s store, was promoted by Selena to be the manager. Yolanda stole $60,000.00 in fake checks from Selena’s boutique. Her music got even more popular after her death.
Selena is a popular Hispanic artist whose music is loved around the globe. Selena encountered obstacles every now and then, but she never stopped singing. Selena had to learn Spanish, and both her album and that of the band didn’t fare well. Her dad was criticized for taking her away from school. She became so well-known that everyone knew her. Selena is still a very popular singer.
