Shakira tends to gravitate towards her newer songs over the older ones. The 47-year-old singer, famous for songs like ‘Hips Don’t Lie’, actually wrote her very first song, ‘Tus Gafas Oscuras’, when she was just eight years old. She admits that she finds more joy in her latest music as it has evolved both lyrically and stylistically.
In a recent chat with Nile Rodgers on Deep Hidden Meaning Radio on Apple Music 1, the talented artist known for songs like ‘Whenever, Wherever’ opened up about her most recent record, ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’, which was released just a few weeks ago. Reflecting on the album, she remarked, “I believe this collection of songs truly reflects where I am in my journey right now. I feel like I’ve evolved a lot as an artist, and I find myself enjoying the music I create today even more. It’s interesting how with age, we often find a deeper appreciation for ourselves, don’t you think?”
“I wonder if all artists experience this? Personally, I find that the music I create now, the way I sing, write, and interpret songs, is far superior to what I was doing 20 years ago. It’s like my artistic choices have matured and improved over time,” shared the artist.
Nile jumped in, saying, “I think that’s what we call growth. If you’re not evolving as an artist, what’s the point? If you believe you’ve already reached your peak, why bother creating anymore? That’s why I continue to make music – I believe my best work is yet to come.”
Shakira agreed, adding, “Absolutely. I think every artist must have that mindset to keep progressing, don’t you agree?”
The popular Colombian musician stressed the importance of artists remaining genuine and authentic to find success in their careers.
She explained that individuals have an innate talent to understand an artist’s genuine motives almost magically. This ability allows them to differentiate between authentic and superficial work. Thus, it is crucial to remain authentic, trust our instincts, and follow our intuition to achieve success. Overthinking can hinder the connection between an artist’s sensitivity and the audience’s understanding, potentially causing failure. There have been cases where overthinking has been detrimental rather than beneficial.
