Colombian singer Karol G has shared an unexpected account of how she met American artist Bruno Mars, shedding light on the origins of their musical collaboration on the song "Still".
During a candid interview with Mexican actress Salma Hayek for Interview Magazine, the singer shared her personal reflections on a pivotal moment in her career as she transitioned into the English-speaking market.
Colombian artist Isabel LaRosa initiated a project in January, collaborating with her brother during a composition session. At the time, she expressed her desire to explore music in the English language, acknowledging that she still faced challenges in composing in this language.
A pivotal moment in the collaboration came when John Janick, president of Interscope Records, suggested incorporating Bruno Mars into the song. Karol G was initially skeptical, believing that such a high-profile collaboration was unlikely given Mars' demanding schedule and global fame. However, Janick revealed that Mars was already familiar with Karol G's work and had been inspired to collaborate after seeing her perform at Coachella.
A Colombian individual traveled to London following positive feedback from the Mars team. Upon arrival, he was met with excitement as he proceeded directly to Wembley Stadium to attend a concert. The individual then met with a singer in a recording studio at approximately 1 a.m.
Karol G highlighted a memorable moment in their collaboration, recalling a direct question he posed to his colleague about their decision to work together. The musician's response exceeded Karol G's expectations, as Mars revealed that a past performance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" had a lasting impact on him.
The actress recalled the initial encounter with her partner as a dreamlike experience, noting that her appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show had left a lasting impression on him. She stated that he frequently mentioned this moment, and their subsequent meeting was marked by an instant connection, characterized by undeniable chemistry between them.
