Shakira favors her more recent songs over her older ones. The 47-year-old singer, known for hits like ‘Hips Don’t Lie’, wrote her first song, ‘Tus Gafas Oscuras’, at the age of eight. She confesses that she enjoys her new music more because it has matured both lyrically and stylistically.
During an interview with Nile Rodgers on Deep Hidden Meaning Radio on Apple Music 1, the singer behind hits like ‘Whenever, Wherever’ discussed her latest album, ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’, which dropped just last month. She shared, “I feel like this album represents where I am at in my life right now. I think I have grown a lot, and I actually prefer the music I make today. It’s funny how as we age, we tend to like ourselves more, don’t you think?”
“Do you think all artists go through this? I personally prefer the music I create now, the way I sing, write, and interpret music compared to 20 years ago. I feel like my stylistic choices have improved over time,” commented the artist. Nile chimed in, saying, “I believe that’s called maturity. If you don’t grow and evolve, what’s the point of being an artist? If you think you’ve already reached your peak, why continue creating? That’s why I keep making music – I believe my best work is still to come.” Shakira agreed, adding, “Exactly. I think every artist needs to have that mindset in order to keep evolving, don’t you think?”
The Colombian music sensation emphasized the significance of artists staying true to themselves and being authentic in order to achieve success.
In her words, she expressed that people possess a unique and almost mystical ability to discern an artist’s true intentions. They have a keen sense to recognize authenticity and can distinguish genuine work from the superficial. Therefore, it is essential to stay true to oneself, follow our instincts and intuition, as that is the key to success. Overthinking can disrupt the connection between an artist’s sensitivity and the audience’s perception, leading to failure. There have been instances where overthinking has proven to be counterproductive.
