By Pillar of the Castle
Aug 14, 2024, 4:48 PM EDT
Despite being considered one of the greatest exponents of urban music, for J Balvin the greatest achievement of his life has been becoming a fatherhe revealed this in a recent interview where the main topic was his debut as a father.
In the framework of the launch of his new album, entitled “Rayo,” the singer of Colombian origin confessed that the inspiration behind his new musical project came from the adventure he embarked on when he became a father.
“I became a father three years ago. That’s one of the things that really sets this new album apart. I think that’s very powerful. It also reminds me that I’m at peace.“, he said in a chat with People en Español.
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The famous man also said that his perspective on life and on himself changed once his son with Valentina Ferrer was born. In his opinion, he has managed to see life through the eyes of his little one, something that fills him with emotion.
“I know what I want more than ever. When my son was born, a switch went off in my brain that told me I had to enjoy life, notice all the little details and be grateful for all of them,” she said.
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It was precisely this love for details and life itself that helped him capture that essence for his new album: “This album is born from a really beautiful and grateful energy, more mature, and always maintaining my good vibe DNA.“, he told the publication.
“This album is inspired by when I was a kid and I made music just for the love of music, forgetting about the business. It’s something that reminds me of my childhood, when I wanted to be an artist. I was the hungriest when I was a kid.Now, I still feel the same hunger as before, but I don’t have to prove anything to myself, I just enjoy the process of music.“, said J Balvin in closing.