Jennifer Lopez may be out lobbying Congress for her new Chief Creative Officer position at NUVOtv, an English-language Latino network, but her upcoming album, the follow up to 2011’s ‘Love?’, is still a priority. The forthcoming effort is led by the single “Live It Up,” which is currently doing well on the charts.
“I haven't gotten the album done…For me, until they tell me I have to turn it in, I keep going until the last minute, I keep creating, I keep trying new songs, new things, tweaking the ones that I love…,” Lopez told Hot 99.5 host Toby Knapp.
As far as the direction of the project, J.Lo says “It’s gonna be a different sound, I think a lot has happened to me in the past year or two, I’ve changed a little bit, my ideas about love has changed…you grow…”
She also says her “tough” divorce from Marc Anthony was one of her big changes.
Currently Chris Brown and RedOne is said to be contributors on the album, but J.Lo’s idol Mary J. Blige may also appear for a duet.
“I just had a big dream come through when I performed at Chime for Change with Mary J., I’ve always kind of wanted to work with her, says J.Lo, adding, “We’re thinking about it, I’m going to do something on her Christmas album…I told her about this song on my album, and she’s like ‘send it to me, I know it’s gonna be amazing’.”
Along with the pending album, it looks like Lopez will be heading back to the big screen soon. During the interview, she received a phone call that turned out to be a confirmation for a part in a “small film.”
Tight lipped on what the film is about, J.Lo says, "It's a small movie, but it's a great role and a lot of people wanted it. It's exciting.”
Lopez also opened up about taking risk insisting, “speaking of Idol and things like that, it was a big move to do Idol, it was a big move to move away from Idol. I went on tour, that was a big decision…when you make these decisions in life, you take these risk, and everybody is looking at you like what are you doing, stay safe, and your like 'it doesn't feel right, I don't want to be safe, I wanna go and try more and do more.' When something like that happens, it's like an affirmation. It’s OK to take risk.”
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Jennifer Lopez is back and ready to take the world by storm with her upcoming album. The music icon has been busy in the studio collaborating with Mary J. Blige, taking risks, and more – and she’s sharing a few details about what fans can expect from her new album!
In an exclusive interview, JLo opened up about why she decided to work with Mary J. Blige on this project: “I wanted to create something special for my fans and I knew that working with someone as talented and iconic as Mary would help me do just that. We have created some amazing songs together!”
JLo also spoke candidly about taking risks when it comes to creating music: “Sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone if you want to make something truly special. That’s where the magic happens! You never know until you try what amazing things will come from taking risks.” Get ready for an exciting adventure into sound – because Jennifer Lopez’s upcoming album promises to be one for the books!
Jennifer Lopez’s Music Journey
Jennifer Lopez has been a musical powerhouse for decades. From her start in the 1990s with hits like “If You Had My Love” and “Waiting For Tonight”, to more recent successes such as “On The Floor” and “Dinero”, she’s always remained one of music’s biggest stars.
J-Lo recently spoke about her upcoming album, which is due out later this year. She talked about working with Mary J. Blige on a song, saying that it was an amazing experience: “She’s just so cool; we have great chemistry.”
She also discussed taking risks with her music career over the years, something she believes has contributed to her success. As she put it, “I think you need to take chances when you can…you gotta try new things…if it doesn’t work out then it doesn’t but at least you tried.” It’s clear from these words that risk-taking has paid off for Lopez throughout her journey in music.
Collaboration With Mary J. Blige
Lopez’s collaboration with Mary J. Blige is a testament to how two musical greats can come together and create something special. The duo recorded their song ‘Us’ for Lopez’s upcoming album, which will surely be an instant hit when it drops.
The track marks the first time that the two music icons have worked together, making it an especially noteworthy event in both of their careers. In addition to praising each other’s work ethic, they also discussed what it was like to work on such a unique project. For example, according to Lopez: “It was amazing because we were able to bring our own style and sound into this record.”
This isn’t the only exciting news about the upcoming album either; there are sure to be plenty of surprises in store as well. Of course, fans will just have to wait until its release later this year to find out!
Conclusion
In conclusion, Jennifer Lopez’s music journey is one that has been filled with risk-taking and bold collaborations. Her latest collaboration with Mary J. Blige shows her willingness to try something new while still staying true to herself as an artist. She continues to evolve musically and push boundaries in order for her artistry to grow. With her upcoming album on the horizon, it will be interesting to see what other risks she takes and how she continues to expand her musical horizons. I’m looking forward to hearing more of the same great work from Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige together!
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