Katriana Huguet better known by her stage name Kat Dahlia, is a Cuban-Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Katriana Huguet better known by her stage name Kat Dahlia, is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter known for her "razor sharp" lyrics and her unique, aggressive flow.

After self-financing an EP and a music video, Dahlia was brought to the attention of veteran record executive Sylvia Rhone by A&R representative Amanda Berkowitz. In 2012, describing Dahlia as "more than just a pop artist," Rhone signed her to her newly-launched label, Vested In Culture (VIC), a joint venture with Epic Records. Dahlia's debut album is set to come out in 2013, and will be VIC's inaugural release.

Dahlia's first single and video for VIC is the track "Gangsta", which MTV called "filled to the brim with fierce rapping". Shot in Miami, the video for "Gangsta" reflects the difficulties of her earlier life. The video, which was directed by Samantha Lecca, premiered on Vevo on March 5, 2013, and Dahlia was selected as a BET "Music Matters" artist.

Dahlia digitally released three songs, "Gangsta", "Money Party", and "Mirror" on March 5, 2013.

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Kat Dahlia Lyrics

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I ain't walking down the street, babe I'm stomping
And I ain't looking down
My eye level way above sea level baby
No I aint looking to drown

Esa blanquita que va caminando
Con la cadera que mueve de lao a lao
Esa blanquita que sigue cantando

No esta perdida pero no la encontrao

But here it is hablo español
Una flor bajo el sol
Nunca pierdo el control
El que se rie de ultimo se ríe mejor
Dos idiomas es valor
Con mi propio sabor

Échale azúcar y melao
Oh baby oh baby
Y cuando bailo ten cuidao
Oh baby oh baby oh baby
Well I ain't changing my style
Oh baby oh baby
La blanca tiene tumbao

Yo no tengo que encoderme
Yo sé quien yo soy
Yo sé donde yo vine
Y se pa' donde voy
No tiene que esperarme
Empiezo desde hoy
Mi corazón esta en Miami
Aunque en Jersey estoy

My mommy misses me my mommy misses me
And I'll admit sometimes I miss her times three,
 it's the same to my brothers and my sisters in Miami,
 ari, Sidney, Nikki, Val, Vikki, and Jerry, 
I'm sitting here in dirty Jersey
201, It's Hudson County
 but they've been coming through, they've been loving the Hue,
But I'm still on the boulevard looking at the view,

Échale azúcar y melao
Oh baby oh baby
Y cuando bailo ten cuidao
Well I ain't changing my style
Oh baby oh baby
La blanca tiene tumbao

Soy su favorita mesera
Mi mano en la cadera
I flirt a little it's betta
Respeta mi manera
De llenar a mi cartera
Soy un poquito salsera
Cantante, quizás rapera
Si lo supieras invirtiera
Mira mira
Aquí tienes tu bebida
Henny puro y un Tequila
Pronto sale la comida
Gotta go and get it
Eso siempre me motiva
No soy mal agradecida
30 Por ciento me inspira
Tengo que llenar mi vida
De lo que es destino pida
Muchas luces y cámaras
Siempre piensan que yo soy diva
Una mirada seductiva
Hago que todos me sigan

Échale azúcar y melao
Y cuando bailo ten cuidao
Well I ain't changing my style
La blanca tiene tumbao

Muevo tu cuerpo
Pa' arriba y pa' abajo
Yo quiero verte sudando

La blanca tiene tumbao
La blanca tiene tumbao

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kat Dahlia expresses confidence and pride in her identity and culture. She asserts that she is not walking but rather stomping, refusing to be overlooked or underestimated. She emphasizes that her eye level is above sea level, showing that she is not afraid to aim high and go against the norm. The lyrics also mention a girl with a unique style who is not lost but still unfound. Dahlia emphasizes the importance of her Spanish heritage, stating that speaking two languages is a valuable asset and that she has her own unique flavor. She also mentions missing her family, close friends, and hometown in Miami while living in Jersey, but remains motivated to work hard and continue fulfilling her destiny.

Line by Line Meaning

I ain't walking down the street, babe I'm stomping
I am walking confidently on the street, showing my presence and personality.

And I ain't looking down My eye level way above sea level baby No I aint looking to drown
I am confident and determined to succeed, and I am not letting anything hold me back.

Esa blanquita que va caminando Con la cadera que mueve de lao a lao Esa blanquita que sigue cantando No esta perdida pero no la encontrao
People may underestimate me because of my race, but I am still proud of my Latin roots and I am not lost in my journey.

But here it is hablo español Una flor bajo el sol Nunca pierdo el control El que se rie de último se ríe mejor Dos idiomas es valor Con mi propio sabor
I am proud of my Hispanic background and my bilingualism, and I am not letting anything get in my way of success. I am confident in myself and my unique flavor.

Échale azúcar y melao Oh baby oh baby Y cuando bailo ten cuidao Oh baby oh baby oh baby Well I ain't changing my style Oh baby oh baby La blanca tiene tumbao
I am proud of my unique style and I am not willing to change it for anyone. I am confident in my abilities as a Latina.

Yo no tengo que encoderme Yo sé quien yo soy Yo sé donde yo vine Y se pa' donde voy No tiene que esperarme Empiezo desde hoy Mi corazón esta en Miami Aunque en Jersey estoy
I am confident in my identity and I know where I come from and where I am going. I do not need to wait for anyone to start my journey, and my heart is always in my hometown of Miami, even when I am in Jersey.

My mommy misses me my mommy misses me And I'll admit sometimes I miss her times three,  it's the same to my brothers and my sisters in Miami,  ari, Sidney, Nikki, Val, Vikki, and Jerry,  I'm sitting here in dirty Jersey 201, It's Hudson County  but they've been coming through, they've been loving the Hue, But I'm still on the boulevard looking at the view,
Although I miss my family back home in Miami, I am determined to make it on my own in New Jersey. My family has been supportive of my journey, and although I appreciate it, I am still focused on my goals.

Soy su favorita mesera Mi mano en la cadera I flirt a little it's betta Respeta mi manera De llenar a mi cartera Soy un poquito salsera Cantante, quizás rapera Si lo supieras invirtiera Mira mira Aquí tienes tu bebida Henny puro y un Tequila Pronto sale la comida Gotta go and get it Eso siempre me motiva No soy mal agradecida 30 Por ciento me inspira Tengo que llenar mi vida De lo que es destino pida Muchas luces y cámaras Siempre piensan que yo soy diva Una mirada seductiva Hago que todos me sigan
I am a hard-working server who works to support myself financially. I am also an aspiring artist and have multiple talents. I am determined to invest in myself to achieve my dreams, and I am thankful for the support I have received. I am motivated to fill my life with opportunities and success, although others may see me as just a diva or a seductive figure.

Muevo tu cuerpo Pa' arriba y pa' abajo Yo quiero verte sudando La blanca tiene tumbao La blanca tiene tumbao
I am confident in my body and my ability to move, and I want to see others enjoying themselves and dancing along with me. Despite being white, I still have rhythm and flavor.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERNANDO OSORIO, SERGIO GEORGE, AUTHOR UNKNOWN COMPOSER

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