Ximena Ramos represents a new generation of young women who are strongly entering the Mexican regional and corrido tumbado, a space where male voices have traditionally predominated. With her single “QUEEN”, the artist is committed to a message of empowerment, identity and personal security, building a narrative where female independence becomes the central axis of her musical proposal.
In this conversation, Ximena opens her heart and confesses that this path has not been free of conflict, especially on social networks, where she has received divided opinions for daring to defend a female voice within the genre. However, far from stopping, the singer talks about her determination to stand firm, find her authenticity and continue building her space in music without losing her essence. Read the full interview below.
“QUEEN” is a statement of identity. What does it mean to you to be a “queen” in real life?
Wow, I really like that nowadays women—and I would also like men to be able to see it from this aspect—are no longer looking so much for the romantic approval of others, but rather they are trying to be true to themselves and grow personally, both emotionally and intellectually.
Unlike many regional Mexican songs, “QUEEN” does not revolve around love. Why did you decide to go in that direction?
I feel like it’s a little inspired by my life. I’ve given myself a lot of time to reflect on myself and I wanted to reflect that in my music.
Do you think young women needed to hear a song like that within the genre?
Yes, I would like it very much, more than anything so that they can take the self-confidence that “QUEEN” transmits and apply it in their daily lives. Also so that they are not so aware of the expectations of others, because with social networks that is very strong. It is increasingly important to take care of what you publish to maintain a perfect image, when in reality you can never please anyone 100%.
What was the biggest challenge in conveying empowerment without falling into clichés?
Wow, what was the biggest challenge? I think that right now we are seeing this issue a lot that the lying down course is more common in men, and also this independence and self-esteem are perceived more in them. So, yes I have seen some comments where there is that conflict when a woman does it. But that’s okay, I want to move forward with this vision and fight until the message reaches my generation.
How important was it to you that the visual reinforced the song’s message of independence and confidence?
A lot. Honestly, I am very happy with the result because we achieved a commercial, but at the same time authentic, image. And that was exactly what I wanted: strength and authenticity. I think it was reflected.
You started singing when you were seven years old. When you look back, what would you say to that girl who dreamed of devoting herself to music?
I would thank her because thanks to her many things happened and today I am in this career that is very beautiful. I would also tell her how amazing that beautiful energy is that she has maintained over time and everything she taught me, even when I was so little.
Was there ever a moment when you thought about abandoning your artistic dreams?
Oh, not 100%, but sometimes thoughts of “what would happen if I quit?” do arise. Especially when I was a child, there were times when I couldn’t fully attend school or social events, and I felt a little bad. I wondered what a life more similar to that of the children I lived with would be like. At some moments it did cross my mind, but only as a thought.
What attracted you to the Mexican regional and the corrido tumbado to tell your stories?
My grandfather, may he rest in peace, told me a lot about regional Mexico when I was a child, because it was what I started with. Later, with the reality show, I went a little towards pop or ballads. In honor of his memory I wanted to return to the regional, and now the lying down corrido allows me to open up more, experiment and discover what best suits my perspective and my thoughts.
Do you feel like women are redefining gender? How do you want to contribute to that change?
I would like girls to be able to take this song as a source of security. Actually, that’s my main goal.
Is »QUEEN» a sample of what we will hear in your next projects?
Yes, actually yes. Before my songs had lighter lyrics, not so strong, and now, thank God, at 20 years old I feel that I am opening up musically to many things. “QUEEN” is just the beginning.
What other topics are you interested in addressing in your music besides empowerment?
Yes, there is also an opposite side, but it comes before empowerment and is necessary to find it. It’s when you feel lost, when you’re floating through life and you feel like it’s the only thing you can do because, if you move, maybe you’re going to drown. It is a topic that I would also like to address. I mean, yes, empowerment is very nice, but life is not always rosy, and that is also an important aspect that we must explore to get to that point.
If you could imagine where your career would be in five years, what would you like to have accomplished?
I would like many people to use my music to face their problems, get to know themselves better and gain confidence. Also that it serves for joy and to disconnect a little from reality.
