“A lot of people don’t know my last name is Chavez so the first song is “Hija de Chavez” because I wanted people to know why I changed my name, it has to do with my dad …That’s what the song is about. Every song in the album is dedicated to the women that inspired me and raised me which are my “Tias” and my Godmother”
La multifacética artista Jackie Cruz se encuentra lista para tomar la industria musical por asalto el día de hoy con el lanzamiento de su muy esperado álbum, “Hija de Chávez”, una colección de canciones personales cargadas de su compromiso con el empoderamiento femenino y la autenticidad creativa.
Oriunda de Santiago, República Dominicana, la actriz, cantante y compositora obtuvo protagonismo gracias a su papel memorable en la galardonada y aclamada serie de Netflix ‘Orange is the New Black’, y ahora ha puesto la mira en su carrera musical. Jackie Cruz asume su historia y sus experiencias sin disculparse y con la misma autenticidad que le pone a cada proyecto, y las comparte con su audiencia a través de sus letras. Todo lo que le presenta al mundo es un reflejo de quién es como artista con una voz única y potente.
Nuevo Video Musical: “Make Me Change”
 
Su álbum debut, “Hija de Chávez”, está cargado de una mezcla de sonidos y ritmos que van desde los tintes evocadores del blues hasta el rock clásico de los 80. Esta obra deliciosa y original consta de 9 pistas, cada una de las cuales lleva el nombre de las tías de Jackie Cruz, que fueron las mujeres que la criaron, la educaron y la convirtieron en la mujer fuerte que es hoy. Tenerlas como parte de esta labor de amor es la forma en que la artista les rinde tributo y les agradece por sus sacrificios y apoyo incondicional. Este es un álbum derivado de la feminidad más poderosa. “Hija de Chávez”, “Madeline”, “Lucía Ocho”, “Jackelincita”, “Eli”, “Millie”, “Melba”, “Melly 16” y “Zitzy” son las canciones incluidas en esta producción conceptual.
Como emprendedora y empresaria a cargo de su propia carrera, es a través de su sello discográfico independiente, Dulce Records, que Jackie Cruz realiza este lanzamiento. La promoción del álbum comienza con el estreno de su primer sencillo “Lucía Ocho”, en cuya creación colaboró el exitoso dúo puertorriqueño Nina Sky. La canción fue producida por BRVO y escrita por Cruz, Feefa y Nina Sky.
Fiel a su creencia en la igualdad de género y la representación de diversas voces en los medios, la cantante, compositora y actriz es una feroz defensora de todos los que no están representados, ya sean mujeres, latinos o personas de color, en general. Con eso en mente, la mayor pasión de Jackie Cruz es levantar su voz para promover y apoyar el papel de las latinas, y más específicamente de las mujeres dominicanas, en Hollywood. A través de su música y su trabajo en la pantalla, la multifacética estrella continuará presionando para que se generen más espacios y puntos de vista en la industria del entretenimiento.
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MULTIFACETED ARTIST JACKIE CRUZ
DEBUTS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM
“HIJA DE CHAVEZ”
“A lot of people don’t know my last name is Chavez so the first song is “Hija de Chavez” because I wanted people to know why I changed my name, it has to do with my dad …That’s what the song is about. Every song in the album is dedicated to the women that inspired me and raised me which are my” Tias” and my Godmother”
Los Angeles, CA (October 11, 2019). Multi talented artist Jackie Cruz is ready to take the music industry by storm with today’s release of her highly anticipated new album “Hija de Chavez” a collection of personal songs charged with commitment to female empowerment and creative authenticity.   
 
Originally from Santiago, Dominican Republic, the actress, singer, and composer gained prominence thanks to her memorable role in Netflix’s award-winning and acclaimed series “Orange is the Black,” and has now set her sights on her musical career. Unapologetic and genuine in every project, Jackie Cruz embraces her story and her experiences and shares them with the audience through her lyrics. Everything she puts out into the world is a reflection of who she is as an artist with a unique and strong voice.
New Music Video: “Make Me Change”
 
Her debut album, “Hija de Chavez” is imbued with a blend of sounds and rhythms that range from evocative Blues music to classic 80s Rock. This delightfully original work is comprised of 9 tracks, each of which is named after one of Jackie Cruz’s aunts, who were the women that raised, educated, and shaped her into the strong woman that she is today. Having them as part of this labor of love is the artist’s way of honoring and thanking them for their sacrifices and unconditional support. This is an album born out of femininity of the most powerful kind. “Hija de Chávez,” “Madeline,” “Lucía Ocho,” “Jackelincita,” “Eli,” “Millie,” “Melba,” “Melly 16,” and “Zitzy,” are the songs included in this conceptual production. 
As an entrepreneur and businesswoman in charge of her own career, Jackie Cruz is releasing this work through her independent record label called Dulce Records. The promotion of the album is kicking off with the release of its first single “Lucía Ocho,” created in collaboration with successful Puerto Rican female duo Nina Sky. The song was produced by BRVO and written by Cruz, Feefa, and Nina Sky.
Loyal to her belief in gender equality and the representation of diverse voices across media, the singer-songwriter and actress is a fierce advocate for all those who are unrepresented, whether it’s women, Latinx individuals, or people of color in general. With that in mind, one Jackie Cruz’s biggest passion is raising her voice to promote and support the role of Latinas, and more specifically Dominican women, in Hollywood. Through her music and screen work, the multifaceted star will continue to push for more spaces and points of view to be included in entertainment.
 
 
 
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Kike Posada
The love for music, and the desire to be an informer brought us to the world of entertainment. We have gradually built on a mission that has been goal in life: bringing Latin music to US masses. In 1999 our editor, Kike Posada, was selected “an influential personality in the realm of music for the 21st century” by The Miami Herald. He also received the ASCAP Ampt award for his support to Latin music and the prestigious Orquidea Award as a Colombian talent. He has an extensive professional experience as a journalist, radio programmer, music critic, member of NARAS and LARAS (Grammy). BOOM created the first radio program specialized in Latin alternative music in the United States, (see Billboard magazine 11/14/93.) Posada beginnings as a journalist took place in Bogota, at the Xavier University. There, he became the official voice of the station. Then became a record label executive. Managed the international market for Universal Music (formerly Polygram) Moving to the US in 1992, joined EMI-Capitol Records as South East Coast Promoter. But his dream of publishing a magazine, came true in 1996 (BOOM), and hasn’t stopped publishing ever since.