I'm a California girl. I grew up in Inglewood right by LAX.
— Becky G
My grandparents don't really listen to pop music, and they only speak Spanish and only listen to Spanish music.
Being a teenager, it's so hard to find foundation that's good for your skin for everyday wear.
Coffee is my water now.
Sometimes you do get caught up in the midst of becoming... a product, a brand, and not having a say in any of that.
I always tell people, 'Coming from such a big Mexican family when there's a new baby every three weeks, you have to do something to get someone's attention.'
I'm such a big TLC fan, so I love singing 'Waterfalls' in the shower.
I wrote 'Wish U Were Here' for Cody Simpson, and he invited me to perform with him on tour and be in his music video. He was shy at first. I think it's the surfer boy in him that makes him so mellow.
I love big summer dresses, and it sucks because I'm such a little person, so I always have to be very specific about which ones I put on.
I just want to stay creative, share my ideas and see where it all leads.
I want a guy who's going to be accepting of - one, my big 'ol, loud Mexican family - and also my career, because it's a lot. I don't want someone who's like... 'Oh, you don't have time for me'. Like, I want somebody who's sure of himself and gonna be like, 'Okay, you go do your thing, and when you come back, we're good.'
I want my fans to understand that what you put into the universe is what you get back.
I'm not going to be doing anything to hurt myself or my fans.
When I get out of work early, or if I have some time before I go into the studio, I go to Disneyland for a few hours with my siblings. We just have fun, go on all the rides together, and eat all of the good food.
My main focus when I do my makeup is my eyes - I accentuate my eyes, and they look bigger. More 'va va voom,' I guess you can say.
I never lie to my fans.
My parents are so cool, so chill, super hip. They know what's up.
My parents are high school sweethearts.
My only way of getting my uncles' attention or aunts' attention or whoever's attention was by dancing and singing around the house.
When I was 11, I decided to start rapping, playing guitar, and writing songs. Everything really blossomed from there.
My personal style reflects my music. My music and how I dress is just how I express myself; it's just me. My music is urban pop, and my style of dressing is urban but still girly. I like that combination. The contrast is very nice.
Even though I know who I am, musically I'm a blank canvas. I know what colors I want to use, but I don't know what picture I want to paint yet.
Boyfriends? Psh, like I've got time for that!
Growing up, my family struggled to make ends meet, so I know how important organizations like The Salvation Army are for families to lean on in times of need.
I still live in Inglewood and have a great relationship with my Mexican family.
Honestly, are we ever going to get over 'California Girls' by Katy Perry? I know it's old, but that song - I love that song!
My family are my friends.
I don't know if it's because I'm Latina or something, but I have no problem speaking my mind.
I'm like, 'Yeah, I could afford braces, but why should I change myself to be what everybody else wants me to be when I'm OK with who I am and I'm happy with who I am?'
I really have a passion for food. Of course, music, but behind that, it's food.
I wrote 'Oath' for Cher Lloyd because there were really no best-friend anthems out there. Not only did she love it, she wanted me to rap on it, too!
When I was nine years old, my family lost our home, and the six of us moved into my grandparents' converted garage.
I feel like a little beast when I'm onstage, and I feel like my fans have that little beast inside of them, too: this hunger for life.
I figured, 'Why not go into entertainment?' I love entertaining people. I always loved being extra loud.
Giving back is the right thing to do, whether it's donating clothing or even just a smile to someone who needs it.
