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“. At the moment, one other artist steps ahead to cement her place in that panorama — say hey to Sofía Martín.
You may 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 Track Contest — the place, she now proudly proclaims, she obtained 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 approach, in the present day is the day you’ll get to know the true 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 associates, 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 capable of collaborate with one in every of PC Music’s earliest signings, GFOTY, on a LVL1 manufacturing (Rakky Ripper).
Collectively, they’ve created probably the most fascinating idea albums we’ve heard in a very long time. Throughout the 9 tracks, which embody 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 wished to showcase my very own perspective: a Spain that’s open, various, 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 wished to play with it—with clichés, popular culture, and irony however on the identical time inform a honest story.” Sofía instructed 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 in some unspecified time in the future, I noticed that this very in-between house is definitely my energy.”
You’ll be able to hear her honing in on these strengths on tracks like “I LOVE SPAIN” or “HABLAS ESPAÑOL?”: Witty songwriting that made us snort on a couple of 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 completely 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 fitting aptitude to it. “BRUJERÍA“, then again, sees the singer belt her coronary heart and soul out over flamenco music. It’s her most private tune ever, as she instructed us: “I wrote the tune throughout a time after I actually wasn’t doing effectively, and it was truly by no means meant to be launched“, she instructed us. “It was positively 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 probably 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 fantastic alternative to talk to the singer and ask her all of our burning questions. Spoiler: it bought very open and trustworthy.
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 joyful and proud. A lot work and a lot of myself went into this album – belongings you usually don’t see from the surface. I’m extra like a 5/10 by way of pleasure, however 10/10 in anticipation. Possibly the nerves will kick in later, however proper now the enjoyment simply outweighs all the pieces 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 challenge 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 in some unspecified time in the future, I noticed that this very in-between house is definitely my energy—and likewise my house.
From that second on, it was clear to me that this was my matter. I wished to play with it—with clichés, popular culture, and irony—however on the identical time inform a honest story.
I discover the subject significantly necessary proper now as a result of there are lots of discussions about it in Spain: What’s Spain? Who’s Spanish—and who isn’t?
With this album, I wished to showcase my very own perspective: a Spain that’s open, various, multifaceted, and free—the place you don’t have to suit right into a field to belong.
We do not forget that you kicked issues off in early 2025 with “Escondite Inglés” and teased a number of songs. Just a few 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 swap come about?
To be trustworthy, I didn’t have a transparent plan in the beginning. I simply wrote songs as a result of I really like doing it.
Lots of them labored out, however this time, it was necessary to me to work with a transparent idea. Ultimately, the songs on the album are those that actually match into this world. The opposite songs aren’t gone—they only belong to a special chapter proper now.
If we bear in mind appropriately, the album was truly alleged to be an EP. How did it find yourself turning into a full-length album as an alternative?
Formally, it’s an EP, however to me it seems like an album. By way of idea and the work that went into it, it’s a whole challenge.
Within the video to “I LOVE SPAIN,” we see you as a small baby, and “BRUJERÍA” seems 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 challenge. The tune takes me again to my roots, and to that feeling I had at the same time as a toddler—that sense of being in between, but in addition that deep love for Spain.
“BRUJERÍA” reveals a totally completely different facet of me. I wrote the tune throughout a time after I actually wasn’t doing effectively, and it was truly by no means meant to be launched. I write numerous songs only for myself, with out understanding if anybody will ever hear them. Once I lastly confirmed it to my workforce, everybody inspired me to complete it.
It was positively 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 ultimately, this weak, trustworthy facet can be a part of who I’m as an artist.
General, the brand new songs appear rather more self-deprecating and likewise extra laid-back to me than they did in your first album two years in the past. You simply need to learn the lyrics of “AMÉN” or “I LOVE SPAIN.” Was {that a} acutely aware determination, or did it come organically, for instance, via your collaboration along with your producers?
I feel that’s simply a part of who I’m. I’m a really optimistic individual and infrequently attempt to take issues with a humorousness.
Particularly with a subject like this, I wished to consciously carry a way of lightness to it. On the identical time, I’ve realized to precise myself extra clearly and to play with language extra.
Speaking about “AMÉN”: You’ll be able to play guitar and studied music. How did that put together you for writing songs like “Hablas Español” or “AMÉN”? Do you ever need to snort at your self whereas writing?
To be trustworthy, learning 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 traditional love songs. The problem right here was to put in writing one thing that’s clear and accessible, but nonetheless has a robust message.
And sure—I actually do snort at myself rather a lot whereas writing and get excited after I give you punchline.
With “AMÉN,” the spiritual side was a further problem as a result of I knew precisely what I wished to say, but in addition that it may very well be interpreted in several methods. Ultimately, although, it was necessary to me that it felt proper—and that it was enjoyable.
Particularly in in the present day’s music and within the trade, I really feel that we girls can and are allowed to precise ourselves a lot better.
You might have a collaboration with GFOTY and LVL1 in your document, amongst others: how did you decide 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, but it surely by no means fairly felt proper.
The album was truly already completed, however someday, after I was actually busy and hanging out within the studio, I made a decision to offer the tune one other shot. Out of the blue, all the pieces 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 once you notice: Some issues simply take time—after which occur at precisely the fitting 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 numerous recollections there. It nearly seems like a bit of piece of house. I bought an extremely heat welcome—and this time I used to be even capable of carry my canine again with me.
Let’s suppose “SPAIN LOVES ME” actually takes off: Would you enterprise into “Germany Loves Me” subsequent?
Possibly 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 effectively.
In case you might suggest one observe out of your album to the readers of this interview, which one would it not be and why?
The intro. You’ll perceive why once you hear it.
You as soon as shared in your Instagram Tales that you simply’re taking dance classes now. Do you might have 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 anticipate from Sofía Martín within the coming months?
A lot of festivals, solo live shows, new music, and journey—even exterior of Europe. After which we’ll see the place “SPAIN LOVES ME” takes us.
Any final closing phrases?
At the moment I perceive one thing else: My house isn’t a spot, however the second after I arrive at myself—and the place I’m liked simply as I’m. Possibly I don’t all the time know the place I belong, however I do know who I need 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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