By Nelson Santana and **Emmanuel Espinal **
August 7, 2025
Lea en español: 15 artistas dominicanos del Top 25 de ESENDOM que debes conocer: Natti Natasha
Natti Natasha: The Dominican Warrior Who Claimed the Throne of Global Female Reggaetón
From Santiago’s mountain tops to the corners of The Bronx, Dominican music has produced artists that have marked generations, challenged genres, and conquered global stages. At ESENDOM, we celebrate the cultural power of our music with a special list: “15 Dominican Artists from ESENDOM’s Top 25 That You Should Know”—a selection curated with both heart and musical insight, where each name represents not only talent, but history, identity, and legacy.
Our list is based on ESENDOM’s Top 25, a list we publish weekly featuring the hottest songs in the music scene.
Over the coming days, we will reveal one by one the names that make up this list, with in-depth profiles that honor their trajectory, impact, and cultural relevance. This is not a ranking; it is a living tribute.
Today we continue our list with Natti Natasha, who has made major contributions to urban genres—contributions that resonate far beyond Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
In Santiago de los Caballeros—cradle of dreamers who have transformed the world with their voices and fertile ground where talent blooms to elevate the Dominican Republic to unreachable heights—on December 10, 1986, a star was born who would forever redefine the role of women in global urban music. Natalia Alexandra Gutiérrez Batista, known worldwide as Natti Natasha, is far more than a musical phenomenon; she is the embodiment of female resistance that challenged centuries-old patriarchal structures to build an artistic empire where women not only participate—but lead with unshakable authority.
Her musical awakening in the church choirs of her childhood revealed a calling that went beyond casual family performances and hinted at a deeper cultural mission. At just eight years old, her enrollment in the Escuela de Bellas Artes (School of Fine Arts) marked the beginning of a technical foundation that would become her vocal arsenal for future artistic battles in spaces traditionally unwelcoming to female voices.
Influenced by trailblazers like Ivy Queen, Lauryn Hill, and Jerry Rivera, Natti developed early on a vision that fused artistic excellence with gender awareness—understanding that her personal success would become a gateway for future generations of women in urban music.
At 18, her move to New York was more than a search for opportunity—it was a declaration of war against the limitations society imposed on Dominican women with global artistic ambitions. Early failures in local music groups became lessons in resilience, sharpening her unbreakable determination.
Her meeting with Don Omar and eventual signing to Orfanato Music Group became the turning point where raw talent found its launchpad to the world.. “Dutty Love” (2012) was not just a hit—it was the first victory in a campaign that would transform global perceptions of what women could achieve in reggaetón.
Natti’s partnership with Pina Records in 2017 launched a streak of hits that redefined expectations of female artists in male-dominated spaces. “Criminal” with Ozuna opened a golden era, followed by blockbuster collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, and Becky G that cemented her status as a transformative force in Latin urban music.
“Sin Pijama” with Becky G surpassed viral status to become a generational anthem of female empowerment—garnering over 2 billion views and proving that women can create content with global resonance without compromising authenticity.
Natti’s 2019 debut album ilumiNATTI, which topped charts in multiple countries, validated a career built on genuine talent and strategic vision. Her record as the most-viewed female artist on YouTube in 2018 and her more than 23 billion combined streams stand as statistical proof of an influence that goes beyond numbers and into the realm of cultural phenomenon.
Her experience as a mother to Vida Isabelle and her second pregnancy in 2025 show that women can be both devoted mothers and relentless professional conquerors.
Natti Natasha has shown the world that true female revolution is not about mimicking male models—it is about building new paradigms. Where femininity becomes strength, motherhood becomes inspiration, and Dominican determination becomes a conquering force that recognizes neither borders nor limits imposed by obsolete patriarchal societies.
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