Shakira has a preference for her more recent music compared to her older songs. The singer, aged 47, wrote her first song, ‘Tus Gafas Oscuras’, at the young age of eight. She confesses that she enjoys her newer music more because it has developed both lyrically and stylistically.
In an interview with Nile Rodgers on Deep Hidden Meaning Radio on Apple Music 1, the singer behind ‘Whenever, Wherever’ and her recent album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ shared, “This album represents a new chapter in my life. I feel like I’ve grown a lot, and I truly love the music I’m creating now. Isn’t it funny how we tend to appreciate ourselves more as time goes by?”
“Do you think most artists feel this way? I personally prefer the work I’m doing now over what I did in the past. My music, my singing style, and the way I write have all evolved and I’m happy with where I am stylistically. I feel like I’ve improved over the past 20 years.”
Nile then chimed in, saying, “I believe that’s what we call maturity. If you’re not growing and changing, then what’s the point? Why be an artist if you’re just going to stay the same? I keep creating music because I believe my best work is still ahead of me.”
To this, Shakira agreed, saying, “Exactly. That’s the mindset every artist should have in order to keep evolving, right?”
The Colombian sensation emphasized the significance of artists staying true to themselves and being authentic in order to achieve success in the industry.
She expressed that people possess a heightened intelligence, almost like a metaphysical sense, allowing them to truly grasp an artist’s intentions. They are able to discern what is authentic and genuine, and can pick up on any lack of truthfulness. Therefore, it is crucial to stay true to ourselves, our instincts, and our intuition in order to find success. Overthinking can create a disconnect between the artist’s sensitivity and how it is perceived by others, ultimately leading to failure. There have been instances where excessive calculation has proven ineffective.