. >> reporter: at 17, becky g. is a singer and rapper suppo eper e the next superstar. d behind the scenes for a glimpse into the makings of the next pop princess. back stage at staples center, becky seems genuinely surprised how fast the proverbial "it" is all happening. >> when the girls come in dressed like me or they have crazy breakdowns i'm like -- i don't know how to react sometimes. it's so heartwarming for me. >> reporter: this night she's opening for jimmy lovato, the first time she's performing in her hometown venue. >> i want to keep it real for you guys. >> reporter: becky, the life of the show. ♪ >> this is like a dream. but it's real life right now. so it's like in my head, it tends to be bigger than it really is. >> reporter: to think just a few years ago this was but a dream. one she was following by performing covers on youtube. >> which is kind of crazy, what was i rapping about? barbies? ♪ >> reporter: her videos like this cover of kanye west's "otis," went viral. even caught the attention of famed producer dr. luke. >> yo, what's up, i'm dr. luke. i

. >> i'm becky g, easy, breezy, cover girl. >> and all it comes with sacrifices. >> i will never knowhome coming is like and getting in trouble with the teachers. i don't regret making the decision that i made. >> we caught up with becky on set for the shoot of her latest video. >> it's visual. we are now recording the can't stop dancing music video. >> this is the first time we will get to see big girl becky. >> sometimes kit mean amping up the sex appeal. >> let's here it. keep the moments going. >> she says that the trademark tooth gap is here to stay. >> the fans love it and the haters hate it. >> are you going to lose the gap? >> why should i change myself to be what everyone wants know be. >> and like the hit "shower," it seems tagged for greatness. ♪ >> there have been critics that criticized "shower" saying it's overly poppy and it lacks the authenticity and attitude. >> those lyrics are feelings of what i was feeling. how can they tell me it's gnat real? it's not genuine. as an artist, you have a trite grow and evolve and change things up when you get to the top. >> she says

katie perry, fifth harmon money and becky g. >> new years revolution airs fox 29 from 8:00 to 10:00. after a break for local news special will continue straight through the new year. >> until the ball drops. >> i love that alycia keys y do i bring her up. >> we need to say congratulations to her. alycia keys and swiss beats couple welcomed genesis ali dean in the world. they shared the news on social media posting video of the son's footprints with the caption the joy is joy it is a boy. >> the joy of joy is it is a boy. >> well, that is news. >> sweet. >> she was performing up until the last minute. >> heck yeah. >> she was working it. >> i was at her 21st birthday party. >> you were. >> after her performance at the tower theater did you buy her a drink. >> difficult. many. it didn't work. >> if you didn't like your christmas gift you are not alone. you know what you do about it, you call ups and send it back. it is national returns day. >> well, just how many millions of us said thanks but no thanks. >>> if you are on facebook you have seen those year and review photo the owe garag