Spanish music has by no means burned brighter than it does proper now: Rosalía is storming the charts and promoting out arenas along with her newest document “Lux“, whereas Aitana is having her worldwide breakthrough second with the anthemic “Superestrella“. As we speak, one other artist steps ahead to cement her place in that panorama — say hi there to Sofía Martín.
You would possibly already know her from a number of locations. Maybe from her collaborations with internationally acclaimed DJs like Imanbek or VIZE. Maybe you danced to her European smash hit “Tóxica“, or watched her compete within the 2023 Spanish pre-selection for the Eurovision Music Contest — the place, she now proudly proclaims, she acquired the fewest factors ever awarded to an artist. Or possibly you’ve merely pressed play on one of many songs she co-wrote which might be racking up 50 million streams every on Spotify.
Both manner, immediately is the day you’re going to get to know the actual her. She returns bolder, sharper, and extra totally herself than ever earlier than — along with her second studio album,“SPAIN LOVES ME“.
The document was written and produced in partnership with each previous and new pals, amongst them high-profile producers like VIZE (Tokio Lodge, Sam Feldt, Alan Walker) and Oliver Epsom (Robbie Williams and James Blunt). Sofía even labored with worldwide and nationwide Hyperpop royalty on the document as she was in a position to collaborate with one in all PC Music’s earliest signings, GFOTY, on a LVL1 manufacturing (Rakky Ripper).
Collectively, they’ve created one of the attention-grabbing idea albums we’ve heard in a very long time. Throughout the 9 tracks, which embrace the insanely catchy pre-singles “AMÉN” and her viral TikTok hit “HABLAS ESPAÑOL?, Sofía Martín cleverly explores her heritage and id, all with out taking the subject too severely.
“I needed to showcase my very own perspective: a Spain that’s open, numerous, multifaceted, and free”, Sofía Martín shared with us in an unique interview.
The result’s a group of songs which might be each private and catchy, making a world of their very own. “I needed to play with it—with clichés, popular culture, and irony however on the identical time inform a honest story.” Sofía advised us. “For a very long time, I felt caught between two worlds. That used to unsettle me as a result of I assumed I had to decide on or clearly belong someplace. However sooner or later, I spotted that this very in-between house is definitely my energy.”
You possibly can hear her honing in on these strengths on tracks like “I LOVE SPAIN” or “HABLAS ESPAÑOL?”: Witty songwriting that made us chuckle on multiple event is being completely paired with bouncy dance beats. The songs are enjoyable, energetic, and, above all, very well-crafted pop music.
On different tracks on the document, like “MI CASA ES TU CASA” or “BRUJERÍA“, Sofía digs additional into her roots, simply on totally different sides of the spectrum. “MI CASA ES TU CASA” locations the 2 singers’ vocals over an insanely sexy-sleazy Eurosummer beat, circa early 2010s. Suppose Alexandra Stan’s iconic single “Lollipop” and up it a notch, with GFOTY including simply the correct aptitude to it. “BRUJERÍA“, however, sees the singer belt her coronary heart and soul out over flamenco music. It’s her most private tune ever, as she advised us: “I wrote the tune throughout a time after I actually wasn’t doing properly, and it was really by no means meant to be launched“, she advised us. “It was undoubtedly intimidating to point out myself like this, as a result of I’m opening up a lot. However on the identical time, it additionally feels courageous—and above all, proper.“
“SPAIN LOVES ME” seems like essentially the most logical step within the singer’s profession: it’s a well-rounded new document that feels each true to her artistry whereas additionally playfully increasing on it. We get to listen to an artist blossoming in entrance of our eyes whereas joyfully experimenting along with her music. And we are able to’t wait to listen to what’s subsequent.
Remember to test it out proper right here.
And don’t overlook to learn our interview with the singer. We had the great alternative to talk to the singer and ask her all of our burning questions. Spoiler: it received very open and sincere.
Hola, Sofía! ¿Hablas Español?
No! Do you communicate English?
On a scale of 1-10: How excited are you that your second album ‘SPAIN LOVES ME’ has simply come out and your first live performance is developing subsequent week?
I’m extremely comfortable and proud. A lot work and a lot of myself went into this album – stuff you usually don’t see from the skin. I’m extra like a 5/10 when it comes to pleasure, however 10/10 in anticipation. Perhaps the nerves will kick in later, however proper now the enjoyment simply outweighs every part else.
The brand new album performs very lovingly with the Spanish nationality and a few clichés. The place did the inspiration come from, and when did you realise, “Okay, that is my matter”?
The mission stems from a really actual feeling in my life: this sense of being “homeless.” For a very long time, I felt caught between two worlds—in Spain I used to be “the German,” in Germany “the Spaniard.”
That used to unsettle me as a result of I assumed I had to decide on or clearly belong someplace. However sooner or later, I spotted that this very in-between house is definitely my energy—and in addition my dwelling.
From that second on, it was clear to me that this was my matter. I needed to play with it—with clichés, popular culture, and irony—however on the identical time inform a honest story.
I discover the subject significantly essential proper now as a result of there are a lot of discussions about it in Spain: What’s Spain? Who’s Spanish—and who isn’t?
With this album, I needed to showcase my very own perspective: a Spain that’s open, numerous, multifaceted, and free—the place you don’t have to suit right into a field to belong.
We keep in mind that you kicked issues off in early 2025 with “Escondite Inglés” and teased a number of songs. A number of months later, the primary official single from the brand new album, “Te Olvidé,” was launched. Take us via your thought course of: What occurred to the opposite songs, and the way did the change come about?
To be sincere, I didn’t have a transparent plan originally. I simply wrote songs as a result of I really like doing it.
A lot of them labored out, however this time, it was essential to me to work with a transparent idea. In the long run, the songs on the album are those that basically match into this world. The opposite songs aren’t gone—they only belong to a distinct chapter proper now.
If we keep in mind appropriately, the album was really presupposed to be an EP. How did it find yourself turning into a full-length album as a substitute?
Formally, it’s an EP, however to me it seems like an album. When it comes to idea and the work that went into it, it’s a whole mission.
Within the video to “I LOVE SPAIN,” we see you as a small baby, and “BRUJERÍA” feels like one thing fully new for you. What was that like: Was it enjoyable to point out these sides of your self, or was it additionally intimidating?
“I LOVE SPAIN” is, for me, nearly the guts of the mission. The tune takes me again to my roots, and to that feeling I had whilst a toddler—that sense of being in between, but additionally that deep love for Spain.
“BRUJERÍA” exhibits a very totally different facet of me. I wrote the tune throughout a time after I actually wasn’t doing properly, and it was really by no means meant to be launched. I write a whole lot of songs only for myself, with out understanding if anybody will ever hear them. After I lastly confirmed it to my staff, everybody inspired me to complete it.
It was undoubtedly intimidating to point out myself like this, as a result of I’m opening up a lot. However on the identical time, it additionally feels courageous—and above all, proper. And in the long run, this weak, sincere facet can be a part of who I’m as an artist.
Total, the brand new songs appear way more self-deprecating and in addition extra laid-back to me than they did in your first album two years in the past. You simply should learn the lyrics of “AMÉN” or “I LOVE SPAIN.” Was {that a} acutely aware resolution, or did it come organically, for instance, via your collaboration along with your producers?
I believe that’s simply a part of who I’m. I’m a really optimistic particular person and infrequently attempt to take issues with a humorousness.
Particularly with a subject like this, I needed to consciously deliver a way of lightness to it. On the identical time, I’ve discovered to specific myself extra clearly and to play with language extra.
Speaking about “AMÉN”: You possibly can play guitar and studied music. How did that put together you for writing songs like “Hablas Español” or “AMÉN”? Do you ever should chuckle at your self whereas writing?
To be sincere, finding out music doesn’t essentially make songs like these any simpler. Quite the opposite, it’s exactly these seemingly easy, direct, and humorous lyrics which might be usually the toughest. I discover it a lot simpler to cover behind metaphors or write basic love songs. The problem right here was to jot down one thing that’s clear and accessible, but nonetheless has a robust message.
And sure—I actually do chuckle at myself loads whereas writing and get excited after I give you a superb punchline.
With “AMÉN,” the non secular side was a further problem as a result of I knew precisely what I needed to say, but additionally that it may very well be interpreted in several methods. In the long run, although, it was essential to me that it felt proper—and that it was enjoyable.
Particularly in immediately’s music and within the business, I really feel that we ladies can and are allowed to specific ourselves a lot better.
You’ve gotten a collaboration with GFOTY and LVL1 in your document, amongst others: how did you choose them?
On this case, it was a bit magical: I’d had this concept in my head for years and had created numerous variations of it, however it by no means fairly felt proper.
The album was really already completed, however sooner or later, after I was actually busy and hanging out within the studio, I made a decision to provide the tune one other shot. Instantly, every part fell into place—I wrote my verse and constructed a brand new manufacturing. I then despatched the tune straight to my artistic director, Chema Díaz—simply on a whim. And that exact same night, he forwarded it to the 2 artists. Inside a number of hours, everybody was on board, and some days later, the tune was completed.
That was a kind of moments if you notice: Some issues simply take time—after which occur at precisely the correct second.
You went again to Benidorm for the album and video shoot. What was it like so that you can return there after your participation on the Bendiform Fest in 2023?
Good. I’m from close by and have a whole lot of recollections there. It nearly seems like a bit piece of dwelling. I received an extremely heat welcome—and this time I used to be even in a position to deliver my canine again with me.
Let’s suppose “SPAIN LOVES ME” actually takes off: Would you enterprise into “Germany Loves Me” subsequent?
Perhaps that’s the plan.
You sing “I really like Spain and Spain loves me”: what do you like most about Spain?
The folks and the mindset. That openness, heat, that zest for all times. And yeah… the meals, too. And possibly the paella as properly.
Should you may advocate one monitor out of your album to the readers of this interview, which one would it not be and why?
The intro. You’ll perceive why if you hear it.
You as soon as shared in your Instagram Tales that you just’re taking dance classes now. Do you have got the steps down for the live performance but?
Good query… let your self be stunned.
Final however not least, a glance into the crystal ball: What can folks count on from Sofía Martín within the coming months?
Plenty of festivals, solo concert events, new music, and journey—even exterior of Europe. After which we’ll see the place “SPAIN LOVES ME” takes us.
Any final closing phrases?
As we speak I perceive one thing else: My dwelling isn’t a spot, however the second after I arrive at myself—and the place I’m cherished simply as I’m. Perhaps I don’t at all times know the place I belong, however I do know who I wish to stroll with. Thanks to everybody who’s a part of this journey.
Spain loves me and I really like you.
And we love Sofía Martin!
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