Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"I think right now I feel so so special that I have the opportunity to be in this generation that is changing the narrative for our Latina culture, it's super important for me, and when she called me and she told me like okay, they want you to be the headliner that is going to close the festival because I have Sunday, so I close the festival, and it's the first time they're going to have like a Latina women in Spanish being a headliner, so it felt heavy, you know, it's kind of like crazy." — Karol G
"I want to put the people in that specific time. I want everyone in that space, even women more, feeling that powerful energy. You know, you can be big feeling intelligent, smart, brilliant, but you can feel like intelligent, smart, and brilliant feeling sexy, hot, mama, see that, why not? And I want to put that wildness in all the show." — Karol G
"My country, it's the most beautiful country you ever going to see. Because when people go there, they notice like we literally is a beautiful country. It's rich in biodiversity, in animals, and different species of fauna and flora in Spanish. And the people we are like, they we grew up like with attitude is everything, everything." — Karol G
Karol G discusses her historic headlining performance at Coachella, emphasizing its significance as the first time a Latina woman in Spanish headlined the festival. She details the immense pressure and pride associated with this moment, viewing it as an opportunity to represent her community and challenge existing narratives about Latin culture in the global music scene. The conversation delves into her creative process for the show, highlighting the intention to blend cultural pride with a powerful message of female empowerment, drawing inspiration from ancient archetypes of female strength.
The interview explores Karol G's personal journey and how it informs her art, particularly her advocacy for women and her community. She elaborates on the conceptualization of her stage design and setlist, which were meticulously crafted to embody a vision of empowered womanhood inspired by the book "Women Who Run With the Wolves." Karol G also touches upon her emotional connection with her fans and how their support has emboldened her to share her authentic feelings through her music, referencing her fan's adoption of her hair color changes as a visual representation of their shared journey.
Further discussion covers the importance of representing Colombia authentically, celebrating its resilience and beauty despite its challenges. Karol G explains her foundation, "Concora," which aims to provide educational opportunities and support in her home country, underscoring her commitment to giving back. She articulates her hope that her music provides a safe space for listeners, allowing them to feel seen, proud, and connected to a larger community, reinforcing the idea that music serves as a universal unifier.