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GLOBAL MUSIC
KAROL G REGGAETON
Photography César Balcázar Fashion Maria Von Sothen V What were some of your first musical influences? KG Vocally, I admire artists like Selena Quintanilla, P!nk, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, and more. I used their tracks to practice and grow my vocal register. V Why did “Tusa” ft. Nicki Minaj resonate so deeply? KG First, the organic way in which the collaboration took place: It all started with a DM on Instagram. The sound of the song is another winning factor. The violins at the beginning of the track allow identify [it] from the very start. The concept created a complete identity for the song in people’s minds. I was surprised to see how both men and women connected with the song and made it their favorite jam. We charted on almost every playlist across the globe. V Having gone through COVID-19, what do you want young people to know about your experience battling the virus? KG I had days of general body pain and especially stomach aches. I had a hard time with it. I decided not to make it public in the moment because I knew my parents, who live in Colombia, would worry a lot. I am grateful that I was able to recover and I have been trying to educate my fans and followers about how strong the virus is, and the importance of wearing a mask. I hope everyone stays safe out there and takes care of one another. Karol wears top Burberry Jewelry her own 24 26
