it’s been 4 years since Juanes put the album up for sale more future than past (2019) in which he begins a journey towards rock and his folk roots in Latin American music, which he promises to continue with his new work. The Colombian has already unveiled the first details of his new musical adventure. Everyday life is the name of this project that will see the light of day soon May 19.
“The album delves into the realities of daily life for a mature, thoughtful Juanes who shares evolving perspectives on love, marriage, family and his country,” says the press release released to media which reveals the first brushstrokes of this LP.
But during these 4 years he was not stopped and the one from Medellín took over some of the best songs he enjoyed in his life on the tribute album. Origin with which he won the Grammy and the Latin Grammy. A deep dive into his facet as a composer and which has led him to be one of the most successful Latin artists for decades.
This new creative cycle from the singer combines a return to the electric guitar with a deep dive into the artist’s acclaimed passion for songwriting, who during the pandemic has turned his attention inward to re-examine life, life and life. love, family and beyond its own emotional and imaginary complexities.
In the words of the singer, “One of the most difficult things in life is human relationships, but they are also one of the most beautiful. A little over a year ago I had a very complicated situation with my wife. We have been married for 22 years. We have 3 teenagers and we started to argue about certain ways of thinking, plus the confinement of the covid. Those were times of great confusion.” These were complicated times in which the Colombian thought his relationship with his wife, Karen Martínez, could end.
Of Everyday life Two singles have already been released. Hopefully It is accompanied by a two-part narrative video, shot in Medellín by award-winning Colombian director María Camilla Calle. A song and video about finding a spark of attraction for another person in unexpected places. This possible love that we meet on the way and sometimes we wonder for a second: What if? What could have happened at another time in life? And to this must be added Gray.
We will have to wait to know all the details of the list of songs, possible collaborations and the sound spirit of this LP.