Being a lady in the Mexican rock scene isn’t always easy, but Ely Guerra has proved she can hold her own with los hombres. Throughout her successful career, Ely Guerra has collaborated with artists including Sussie 4, Control Machete, José Fors, Fratta, La Ley, 30 Seconds to Mars and Quem. She’s also loaned out her talents for soundtracks to films Amores Perros, De La Calle and Vacas Vaqueras.

MTV News caught up with the ever-evolving songstress. See what the femme fatale had to say about male artists Juanes and Giz Cerezo (Kinky), and other hombres that have inspired su carrera, right here:

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