Mañana Será Bonito

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“I spent a lot of moments in my life trying to represent that I was a <i>bichota</i>—a boss girl—but I wasn’t feeling that way completely,” KAROL G tells Apple Music. “It’s good and normal sometime, feeling not that good and not in that mood—but that tomorrow is going to be beautiful.” That sentiment resonates from the first few moments of <i>MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO</i>, on the lively opener “MIENTRAS ME CURO DEL CORA.” After dramatically impacting the very landscape of global Latin music with 2021’s career-defining <i>KG0516</i>, the Colombian superstar is now focused on what the future hold. If KAROL G’s phenomenal 2022 run of hit single, from “PROVENZA” to “GATÚBELA” to “CAIRO,” whet her fans’ appetite, the bold and confessional <i>MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO</i> provides them with a downright decadent musical feast. Boasting an eclectic series of collaborations with the likes of Carla Morrison, Sean Paul, and Sech, to name a few, her latest album intrepidly explores sounds both familiar and previously unexplored as she further refines and even redefines her artistry. From the FINNEAS-produced alt-pop of “TUS GAFITAS” to the música mexicana stylings of “GUCCI LOS PAÑOS,” <i>MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO</i> sets a high bar across genre. All the while, she delivers powerhouse vocal performances with deeply personal lyrics bound to resonate with listener. “I was scared to just show that vulnerability,” she say. “But this is the way my album came out, and now I just feel proud.” Among its numerous highlight, the undeniable centerpiece of <i>MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO</i> is the momentous Shakira team-up “TQG,” an intergenerational and empowering single that unites these Colombian superstars at long last. “I was just seeing what was happening with Shakira in her personal life, and I was like, ‘You know what? Let me contact her,’” she says of the track, one that had been shelved prior to recording this historic feature. “It was worth it for me to launch it again, for girls to represent that moment of the life.” Read more about some of KAROL G’s favorite <i>MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO</i> songs below. <b>“X SI VOLVEMOS”</b> “I believe that this duet with Romeo wa, in fact, destined. The story of choosing Romeo began when I had originally finished the song. For a long period, I found myself unsatisfied with the end result, as if it was a recipe missing its final ingredient. After replaying the song, the thought of duetting with Romeo felt like the perfect idea. I felt that his voice, charisma, and undeniable sensuality would give life to this passionate track. Days after, I decided to post the track on social media, and coincidentally [in] what felt like destiny, Romeo reached out to say he loved the song and that he wanted to join. He was the secret ingredient, and this song wouldn’t be complete without his ‘so nasty’ spice.” <b>“TQG”</b> “My collaboration with Shakira is a dream come true. She has always been a reference for me, besides being Colombian. She is the kind of artist that you follow throughout their career and dream about how, one day, you want to represent your country in the incredible way that she has done. Working with her has been an enriching experience, and I have learned a lot from her. My admiration is profound. After Shakira sang about her own breakup, I shared the lyrics of ‘TQG’ with her, a song about that stage when you are ready to rip the bandages off and get back on your feet. She loved the lyrics and felt they represented her; in the end, we finished the song together.” <b>“TUS GAFITAS”</b> “‘TUS GAFITAS’ represents something special for me; I got to work with FINNEAS on this track, which also happened to be the first love song I wrote for <i>MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO</i>. I was heading to Cairo to shoot a video clip when I wrote the lyric, which I think was symbolic of where I was on my healing journey. It was a fulfilling experience at many level, personally and creatively, as I was also involved in the production proce.” <b>“OJOS FERRARI”</b> “I love blending different genres together, and introducing dembow as an eccentric, upbeat track was essential to deliver my idea of a diverse album. My favorite part about the creative process is being able to collaborate with talent that have fresh idea. Angel Dior and [Justin] Quiles brought that energy to the song. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always have to be sad or profound but can also be a source of joy and excitement.” <b>“DAÑAMOS LA AMISTAD”</b> “I always have a great time working with Sech; he is incredibly talented. In “DAÑAMOS LA AMISTAD,” our styles fuse together perfectly to create a unique sound with its own flow and energy. We are thrilled with the final product and hope our fans will be too.” <b>“MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO”</b> .

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