Martin helped pave the way for Latin artists in the mainstream. His 1999 breakout “Livin’ La Vida Loca” dominated the charts, earned him his first VMA, and changed pop culture. It was nominated for Video of the Year in 1999, which made him the first Latin artist in history to receive a nomination in the category.

J Balvin chats with USA TODAY about his latest release, the experimental "Mixteip," as well as his family life with girlfriend Valentina Ferrer.