Premise: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez ( [ seˈlena kintaˈniʝa ˈpeɾes ] or [ seˈlena kintaˈniʎa ˈpeɾeθ ] April 16 , 1971 -- March 31 , 1995 ) was an American singer , songwriter , spokesperson , model , actress , and fashion designer . Selena began recording professionally in 1982 . In 1994 , Selena released Amor Prohibido , which became one of the best-selling Latin albums in the United States .
Hypothesis: Selena was not a recording artist.
Label: CONTRADICTION