If I could give out the “Toma Leche Positive Song Award” to whichever Premio Lo Nuestro nominee I feel has the most positive song, it would be to Jenni Rivera. I would actually give it to her for the most positive album, “Joyas Prestadas” (“Borrowed Jewels”), which I believe has a very positive story behind it.
Jenni was inspired to record the double album because of her childhood. She used to sell cassette tapes at local flea markets which she disliked very much because her parents would make her wake up at 5:00 a.m. so that she could set up the merchandise for sale. She recalls that by 9:00 a.m., she was usually in a much better mood after a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
She also recalled “fighting” with her brothers about which tapes should be featured first in order to attract the customers. Jenni said, “Several years passed and cassettes became compact discs… we grew up and the fighting with my brothers continued… everyone wanted to listen to their favorite artists”… “Today I thank God that my parents taught us to work VERY hard and very early. Now is a great blessing for me to have had the opportunity to work behind the counters. My parents could not have chosen a better business… MUSIC.”
Jenni says back in her youth when she listened to the artists and composers that she loved, while selling their tapes alongside with her family, with the sole purpose of just being able to support their family, she never imagined that one day she would eventually have a music legacy of her own to share. She says that the music from those artists inspired her and influenced her musical tastes as an artist today.
“Joyas Prestadas” (“Borrowed Jewels”) is Jenni’s way of paying homage to these artists and their songs which she considers ‘gems.’ In Jenni’s words, “The meaning of the title of this album signifies for me, all the musical tracks included are true musical gems, that other performers have made famous and that they’ve granted me the favor of borrowing them to interpret in my voice.”
Jenni also said that she thanks God for the existence of every composer and each of the songs included in this album.
I personally like Jenni’s story because she didn’t seem to have fame on her mind during her youth, just a simple love and passion for music and her family. I find her reference to having a delicious drink of hot chocolate as being endearing and relatable, especially since it is what put her in a better mood while working in the flea markets.
I have always loved my hot chocolate made with milk and I think it’s a terrific remedy to put anyone into a better mood because who doesn’t love hot chocolate?! However, my recommendation is to always make it with milk, because with water it is just, well watery hot chocolate (yuck). It also doesn’t carry the calcium and same health benefits if it’s made with water, instead of milk!
Now there are several artists in addition to Jenni Rivera who are nominated for the Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards 2013 that I believe could benefit from a delicious glass of milk, especially the night before the awards. Milk may help promote a better night’s sleep for them, which in turn may help them with a more positive attitude the following day. Therefore, whether they win or lose, they may have a more positive outlook throughout it all.
For me now that I am 8 months pregnant, having a glass of milk has especially become a must-have before bed. It seems to be the only thing that helps me to prevent getting heart-burn at night and it helps calms my body too, so that I am better able to get a good night’s sleep. I will especially be wanting to be calm the night before the Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards 2013 because I can’t wait to see which of my favorite artists wins!
Speaking of the awards, remember to tune into the award show on February 21st at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT and follow the conversation on Twitter before and after the event. Follow the hashtags #Positivismo and #PremioLoNuestro!
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This is part of a sponsored campaign with the California Milk Processor Board and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
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