"Me Encanta" is an original song about overcoming struggles, defying expectations, and building success from the ground up. This performance is more than just music—it’s a statement.
Every member of this band is of Latino descent, embracing our heritages while honoring the perseverance of our communities. We filmed this performance at Karibbean Cuisine, a Dominican restaurant owned and operated by La Tia. I wore mariachi pants from La Casa Del Mariachi and a shirt with patches of the Puerto Rican and Dominican flags, representing my roots.
At a time when immigration and cultural identity are at the center of national conversations, "Me Encanta" serves as a reminder: success isn’t handed to us—we build it, brick by brick, through grit, perseverance, and an unwavering pursuit of growth.
NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest has always been about storytelling, and this is ours.
BAND
Bass: Hugo Solari
Drums: Fer Fuentes
Guitar: Eddie Escalante
Trumpet: Mani Metales
Vocalist: Juliah
PRODUCTION
Creative direction / Videographer: Alexa Disney
Mixing / Mastering: Turra Medina
Shot at: Karibbean Cuisine
Sound Engineer: Jason Matson / Project 38
Special Thanks to: La Casa Del Mariachi
Presented by The Enterprise
(Aiden Springer, Anthony Meza and Pablo Quezada)
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LYRICS
Me encanta, Me encanta, Me encanta
When they think I’m finished
Baby I ain't finished
Me encanta, Me encanta, Me encanta
When they think I’m finished
Baby I ain't finished
Where you at, on my way
Where you been, in LA
Tell me how you doing, I been good
How’s it going, going great
Where you going, to the top
How you still growing, I don’t stop
Nigha I don’t stop
This ain’t no cute shit
You want some soft shit for your ears, go buy some Q-tips
Speak sincere, people call that shit abusive
Always heard I had a mouth, bout time I use it
This the book of life my nigha, this ain’t music
If you contemplated life then this for you, shit
My new shit what you loosen up your noose with
I confess all my stress to reduce it
But it don’t mean that I ain’t walking round without some bruises
Expired registration, riding dirty till I’m paid
Driving to the gym like I stole something on the way
If I get pulled over this is what I’m gonna say
Ain’t got money for renewal but I got new shit on the way
It’s either food on plates or don’t let’em run my plates
So I’m bustin’ round them corners in LA like I’m on skates
Gravity of bills pull me down but I lift weights
Nigha I lift weights
Let's go
Me encanta, Me encanta, Me encanta
When they think I’m finished
Baby I ain't finished
Me encanta, Me encanta, Me encanta
When they think I’m finished
Baby I ain't finished
Where you at, on my way
Where you been, in LA
Tell me how you doing, I been good
How’s it going, going great
Where you going, to the top
How you still growing, I don’t stop
Nigha I don’t stop
Me encanta, Me encanta, Me encanta
When they think I’m finished
Baby I ain't finished
Me encanta, Me encanta, Me encanta
When they think I’m finished
Baby I ain't finished
Me encanta, Me encanta, Me encanta
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