Amandititita presents her autobiographical work “One day I will tell this story”
The multifaceted Mexican artist Amandititita, recognized for her influence on urban music and popular culture, has ventured into the literary field with her most recent publication: “One day I will tell this story”. This work, published by Penguin Random House under the Grijalbo label, represents an exercise in personal catharsis that transcends entertainment to become a testimony of survival.
The origins of a necessary narrative
During the presentation at the ExpresArte Forum at the Gandhi “Mauricio Achar” Bookstore, the author explained that the book arose from an emotional urgency: “It was an outstanding debt to myself. If I didn’t write it, I would still be trapped in that past.” The 272-page work begins with a traumatic founding event: the 1985 earthquake in Mexico City, where his father, the legendary musician Rockdrigo González, lost his life.
This episode marked the beginning of a heartbreaking journey. At the age of six, Amandititita and her mother migrated from Tampico to the capital, where they faced extremely precarious conditions. The artist details how, during her adolescence, she ended up living on the streets, caring for her mother—who developed alcohol dependence—and surviving in marginal accommodations.
From fiction to raw autobiography
Unlike his previous work “Thirteen cans of tuna” (2018), where he combined fictional elements with autobiographical references, this new project adopts an uncompromising testimonial tone. As the writer Alma Delia Murillo pointed out during the event: “Here there are no metaphors that soften reality. Each page is an act of bravery.”
The text not only documents the adversities, but also analyzes its impact on the artist’s identity construction. From its conflictive relationship with the music industry—particularly with Sony Music—to its consolidation as a representative voice of Mexican urban culture, the book establishes connections between trauma, creativity and resilience.
The presentation brought together more than 100 attendees, including figures from the cultural environment. At the end, Amandititita dedicated copies to her readers, many of whom shared personal experiences similar to those narrated in the text.
Analysis: why this testimony resonates
From a sociological perspective, the book transcends the individual to reflect structural problems: internal migration, gender violence, addictions and urban marginality in Mexico in the 90s. The rawness of the story – far from seeking morbidity – shows how these factors are intertwined in biographies of vulnerable sectors.
Experts in cultural studies highlight the documentary value of the work. By linking her personal history with phenomena such as the earthquake of ’85 or the evolution of alternative music, Amandititita offers a unique look at the recent history of Mexico.
What’s next for the author? The artist confirmed that she continues to work on new musical and literary projects, although she clarified that no emotional demand will again be as pressing as this one. “It was the story I needed to let go of to continue creating,” he concluded.
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Note: This analysis is based on statements by the author, event participants and consulted specialists. Attendance figures were provided by the organization.
