Selena's music career began at the age of 10. By 1989, she had signed with EMI Latin and released her debut album, Selena. The album was a commercial success in the United States and Mexico, and sold over 500,000 copies. Selena released a total of six studio albums and two live albums during her lifetime, all of which reached the top 20 on the Billboard 200 chart. Her album Amor Prohibido (1994) is the best-selling Latin album of all time, with sales of over 20 million copies worldwide.
Selena's music was a mix of Tejano, cumbia, pop, and R&B. She was known for her powerful voice, her dynamic stage presence, and her unique fashion sense. She won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Mexican American Performance in 1993.
Selena was also a successful businesswoman. She owned her own record label, Selena y Los Dinos, and she had a clothing line called the Selena Collection. She also appeared in several films and television shows, including the movie Selena (1997), which starred Jennifer Lopez.
Selena's life was tragically cut short in 1995, when she was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club. Her death shocked the music world and her legacy continues to live on today. She is one of the most influential Hispanic singers of all time, and her music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.