slowly, Calypso anyone I don’t give up They are songs that are part of many people’s music. Its author, Luis Fonsi, is well aware of this. That’s why he replenishes his repertoire with great hits, but also with intimate ballads and new songs. Excellent materials to engage your audience. Recipe prepared by the Puerto Rican singer for her concert on Monday, August 15, at Plaza de María Pita.
He says Spain is his second home.
I know it’s a saying many artists say when they visit a country and come from far away. In my case, this is the absolute truth. Literally. It’s my second home for many reasons, starting with being married to a Spanish woman, and my children are Spanish and Puerto Rican at the same time. We spend a lot of time here, not only when I work, but also on days off. It is a nice feeling to come with a tour and be able to do projects here. I am in a place I know and love. They treat me with so much kindness here. I know it is not easy to be successful, there is a lot of music and a lot of art and I know that I have the privilege of being successful in a place like this. I celebrate this every day.
He released his first album in 1998. Does the passing time make you dizzy?
No, I congratulate you with love. Opening a photo album from 24 years ago and asking, “Why did I wear those clothes?” As you wonder. or “why was she wearing that hairstyle?”; but she says it with a smile. The road was beautiful. In my case, it has not been a perfect path, because life is not perfect for anyone and one learns from these ups and downs, but it has been a positive, beautiful, growing path. I congratulate every step we take.
last album, Law of gravityDesigned before, during and after the pandemic. Now that you’re sharing it live with the public, how would you describe it?
It’s a beautiful album made in a different way because we’re locked out. Emotions were running high. This made the composition flow in a different way, maybe easier. I got a little emotional during the pandemic process and poured my heart out with songs. Now I am very excited to be able to present them live.
This is how ballads, slow songs, and also bachatas come about. Is there always time to dance?
Of course, life is too short not to dance. You have to move, have fun and dance. My music always consists of romantic themes and rhythmic themes. I always did that balance, that mix that I try to combine in my concerts, and this album is another example of that.
Do you think Reggaeton is having its best moment?
I am a pop artist collaborating with urban style artists. I really like to combine reggaeton beats because they are happy, sticky beats that get us dancing and have lots of flow and lots of flavor. At the end of the road, I’m a crooner. I’m not an expert in reggaeton or any other genre. I try to give the public an innovative voice and encourage them to dance and sing my songs.
What no one can argue is that he is the king of the summer song. With slowly broke seven Guinness records.
I am honored to be a part of something historic. What was born as a melody in my living room turned into something huge with the guitar I used to write all the songs. It’s something that’s on my mind, and I thank God every day for giving me the idea and the inspiration to make that song. It has put many people in front of me who have helped me carry this idea around the world.
Do you like to touch? A lot artists They shy away from their biggest hits.
Yes, as long as people want to listen to it, I will. I really enjoy singing hit songs and there are songs that I hope have been asking me for a long time. I say them with the same enthusiasm as the first day.
His songs are part of many people’s music. But what is yours and which artists have marked you?
Juan Luis Guerra was a teacher to me. Also Luis Miguel, Alejandro, Stevie Wonder or Michael Jackson. I’ve always heard a little bit of everything. I grew up listening to salsa because that’s what my father wore and then I moved to the United States and listened to a lot of R&B, but I was always a fan of singer-songwriters, Juan Gabrieles of life.
Just released a version My hero with Antonio Orozco. who is yours
My parents, no doubt.
Of course, you are your children’s hero. How do you combine touring and recording with your personal life?
It’s always a game of balance trying not to fail anyone. I always try to be in the moments that matter most. My children are very young and I have to be with them, but I understand that my career requires being close to the public, traveling a lot and being away from home. I wouldn’t change anything if I didn’t complain. It’s just about being well organized and not failing either side.
What new projects are waiting for you musically after this tour?
I continue to write and record. I released the album in March, so it still has a lot of life. I will be in Spain until the end of September. He then returned to the United States to begin a film I was making and continue recording.