Rosalía She has become one of the most influential artists of her generation. Born on September 25, 1992 in San Esteban de Sasroviras, a small municipality near Barcelona, her full name is Rosalía Vila Tobella.
From a very young age he showed a fascination for flamencotraining at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya and since then exploring the limits of a traditional genre that later would reinvent in his own way.
He made his big leap internationally with singles like Badly in 2018 and collaborations with global figures such as J Balvin.
But behind the magnetism, there is an artist who does not stop turn nor to seek meaning beyond success.
Over the years, her sound and visual proposal became increasingly ambitious and eclectic: from flamenco-pop to experimentation, mixing culture, genres and a visual aesthetic that turned her into a cultural icon.
Rosalía: from music student in Catalonia to global leader in contemporary pop. Photo: Pinterest @loveyourself808Now, at 33 years, is preparing for the launch of LUXtheir fourth studio album, which will be released on November 7 under the seal Columbia Records. It will be his first work since the acclaimed Motomami (2022), a project that marked a before and after in the industry.
Herein new eraRosalía promises further exploration intimate, spiritual y bright.
1 – LUX It is the first album he made without fear of failure
When asked about her new project, Rosalía responded that she had experienced two types of confidence: one based on believing that she would be successful, and another on “not be afraid of failure”. “It resonated with me a lot when I heard it, because I said: ‘Wow, I think this is the first time I’ve made an album without fear of failure.’ I’ve done it from the inside out.”.
His creative process today is born from freedom, not from expectation. Photo: IG @rosalia.vtThis approach marks a significant difference compared to previous stages where the ambition for success was more present. Now it says create from surrenderthe exploration and it internal. “I don’t consider there is any possibility of failure if you live your path, really.”
2 – In 2008 she was rejected for being «out of tune»
Today, Rosalía’s presence is synonymous with global success, but her story began unexpectedly: at just 15 years old, in 2008appeared in the Spanish television contest You are worth itwhere the jury rejected it for lack of tuning.
That experience, far from discouraging her, was the catalyst of his obsession with perfecting technique, voice, style and presence.
That failed audition was the starting point for his artistic perfectionism. Photo: Pinterest @federicarenuccig / @j78pardoOver time, that episode of “yes but no” became fuel for the artist who today dominates platforms, stages and trends.
3 – Admire the nuns and long for a cloistered life
Rosalía recently confessed that she feels a deep admiration for the life of women. nuns: «They are like heavenly citizens. There is a beauty in the austere life that seems very profound to me.»
Fascinated by cloistered life, Rosalía finds in faith a form of calm and creativity. Photo: Pinterest @comababy_This spiritual inclination is also manifested in the aesthetics of his new album LUX: the cover shows her dressed in a white habit, veil and mystical atmosphere, to underline a new artistic era linked to the transcendent.
He adds that he is attracted to the idea of “living in cloister, like a nun”focused solely on creating and finding the paz. In the same conversation he reflected: “The more space you make within yourself, the more receptacle you are.”
A bright new era: LUX marks the artistic and spiritual rebirth of Rosalía. Photo: IG @rosalia.vt
4 – She was engaged to Rauw Alejandro
Rosalía and the Puerto Rican singer Raw Alejandro They made their relationship public in September 2021after several years of collaborative work.
Her relationship with Rauw Alejandro marked a stage of exposure and vulnerability. Photo: Pinterest @SylviG99/@cosmopolitanesIn March 2023 They released a joint EP called RR with three songs, including “Beso”, and that same video served to announce his commitment. However, on July 25, 2023 They officially confirmed the breakup and the end of the relationship after approximately three years together.
Although rumors circulated in the media about infidelitiesboth Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro have maintained that the decision was mutual and that there was respect between them.
5 – The meaning of Motomami and its origin
The album Motomami (2022) was a point of inflection in Rosalía’s career: she broke barriers, redefined genres and summoned global audiences.
A casual name that ended up defining an entire personal philosophy. Photo: IG @rosalia.vtAccording to the singer, “Motomami” was the name of a friend’s email account from many years ago that he could never forget.
He also explained that “motorcycle” in Japanese It means “hardest”, and that her mother had always ridden Harley motorcycles, being part of her life since she was little.
That mix of strength (“motorbike”) and femininity (“mommy”) seemed perfect to define the duality of the project.
6 – Her role as an actress and her love for cinema
Beyond music, Rosalía has always felt an attraction for cine and for him global art.
In 2019participated in the famous director’s film Pedro Almodovar, Pain and Gloryalong with Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas. In the scene in which she stars, she mixes acting and music, two passions that the singer has declared as fundamental.
A brief appearance that confirmed his link with art and acting. Photo: Pinterest @riververaAlso, on the new album LUX A list of impressive collaborations is announced: voices like Björk, Yves Tumor, Silvia Perez Cruzand orchestral production with the London Symphony Orchestra.
