With hits like "Mi Gente" or "I like it", J Balvin (36) has also made a name for itself in German -speaking countries.In his home country of Colombia he is a celebrated superstar.The reggaetone singer from Medellin brings on 10.September his new album.The title is "José", named after his first name, because the artist is called José Álvaro Osorio Balvín with a bourgeois name.
"I chose the name because the album is much more personal than my other albums.It contains songs that act from my life.But of course party songs and positive vibes are not neglected.I want the people who listen to my music just have a good time, "says the Latin star in an interview with the news agency Spot on News.
J Balvin: "Women can also be players"
One of the songs on Balvin's new album is called "Perra" (German: bitch).According to the singer, the song he recorded together with Tokisha is about "women and men are still at the same level".He explains: "The song 'Perra' 'is about that women can be ascertained as men as well as men.If you are a player as a man, a woman can 'bite' you - because maybe she is the same as you are."The singer does not want to have anything to do with reggaeton clichés like the male Latino player:" My kind of reggaeton music is just sexy and she does not attack women in any way."
Jay-Z is an inspiration for the singer
There are some cooperation on Balvin's album "José", including "In Da Ghetto" with Skrillex (33), "Otra still" with Khalid (23) or "One Day" with Bad Bunny (27), Dua Lipa (26)and Tainy (32)."All artists with whom I worked on my album are great.I am particularly close to Skrillex.It's just fun to work with him.I am very grateful for that, "reveals the singer.
However, the Latin star has not yet worked with his big idol: rapper Jay-Z (51)."Jay-Z and I are friends.But I haven't asked him yet because of joint music - but let's see...At the moment I just want to benefit from his experiences and see him as my mentor, "says Balvin."I want to share my Latin American music with the whole world, and I can learn a lot from him."His goal is to reach people all over America."And for that I like to surround myself with people who inspire me and teach me something."Cooperations with Drake (34), Rihanna (33), Kanye West (44) or The Weeknd (31) are also on Balvin's wish list.."I am particularly interested in the hip-hop world," said the reggaeton singer.
His goal: to carry the Latin American culture into the world
"I want to bring people closer to Latin American culture.I want to inspire the world, not just Latinos, but everyone.I want to tell a little bit about myself with my music, "Balvin explains his goal as an artist.That is why in the future instead of singing in English instead of singing in Spanish, however, it is out of the question for him."I'm not saying that I will never do it.But if I do it, then because I feel like it.I want to stay true to myself and don't let myself be talked, "he says.
Already in 2020 Balvin mixed up the half-time show of the Super Bowl alongside Shakira (44) and Jennifer Lopez (52) and performed at the Coachella Festival with Beyoncé (40).The Colombian is accordingly high: "There is so much more that I want to achieve.I would like to be the main act at the Super Bowl.I want to set statements and break records.I won four Latin-Grammys, which is just terrific.But I have more goals."
Another point on his list is also to travel back to Germany, where he was on tour in 2017."I loved it.The Germans were so lovable, "he enthuses.
The singer wants to stay "natural"
The number of his followers on Instagram also shows how successful Balvin is, where it counts almost 49 million subscribers.All social media counted together, there are even 144 million.“I just want to stay on Instagram naturally.I don't think it's great, I just post what I feel like, "he says.This also applies to him in all other areas of life: "I do what I want - you can't lock me in a cage."Spotonnews
