Seventeen-year-old singer/songwriter Becky G took home the best new artist award at the Radio Disney Music Awards on Saturday at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.

    Not completely new to the industry, Becky G has already released her debut EP “Play It Again” (2013) as well as co-written songs for both Cody Simpson and Cher Lloyd. Her popular remix and video of JLo’s “Jenny From the Block” is titled “Becky From the Block.”

    The singer performed her song, “Can’t Get Enough” at the awards show. Last week Becky G released the official audio for her new single “Shower,” which is out on iTunes now. The award and new exposure should help put the singer back into the minds of fans as they await her debut album.

    Beginning in 2011, Becky G began releasing videos through YouTube, featuring her own lyrics rapped on top of popular hip-hop and pop songs

    In 2012, Becky G was a featured artist in the singles “Wish U Were Here” by Australian singer Cody Simpson, “Oath” by British singer Cher Lloyd, and the remix version of “Die Young” by American singer Kesha, with Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa. She provided the song “Monster” for the Sony Pictures Animation and Columbia Pictures animated film “Hotel Transylvania,” which featured American rapper will.i.am.(SD-Agencies)