Sometimes, you have to have the courage to let someone love you.
Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, singer-songwriter Juliana Beltrán has been quietly but steadily amassing a loyal following in the Latin pop scene. With her sultry vocals and freeing lyricism, Beltrán has proven herself a compelling voice in contemporary music.
Her 2018 debut EP, produced by Grammy-winning musician Juan Galeano of Diamante Eléctrico, hinted at the artist’s immense potential. That promise was fulfilled with her breakout single, “Hasta Que Te Encontre,” amassing over 2.5 million streams and earning a spot on Spotify’s “Mediodía Acústico” playlist.
Although it would have been easy to rest on her laurels, Beltrán’s hunger for greatness would not let her sit still. Having caught the attention of the masses with “Hasta Que Te Encontre,” releases like “Think About,” “Si Estamos Solos los Dos,” and “Mapa Ni Reloj” proved that Beltrán was way more than a one-hit-wonder. In fact, “Think About” even landed on Spotify’s popular “Viral Hits” playlist, cementing her reputation as an artist capable of balancing radio-ready hooks with emotional depth.
Soft and graceful, Beltrán’s latest single, “Once More,” marks a return to her singer-songwriter roots while embracing the textured sounds of Latin pop. The track explores the delicate tension between vulnerability and self-preservation, something anyone who’s been in love can relate to.
About “Once More,” Beltrán says that the song “is about giving yourself a chance to let something good happen, without falling back on old habits and patterns.” Beltrán’s tender, vulnerable vocals definitely sell this feeling, and the song’s introspective lyrics are cradled by lush acoustic arrangements and a rhythm that mimics the nervous yet sweet butterflies we feel in romance.
Juliana Beltrán’s latest release, “Once More,” is a tender, charming reminder that sometimes we have to look forward and choose to let good things happen to us rather than remain shackled to the past.
“Once More” explores themes of vulnerability and self-preservation, right? How did your personal experiences shape the lyrics and emotion behind this song?
Thank you so much! This song is so personal and truly the realest I’ve been with how I’ve felt (and still do) in relationships. In the past, I’ve struggled with overthinking, anxiousness, and spiraling over the simplest things. It’s really hard to put ourselves out there and face rejection in the process. I’m learning that there is so much power in owning that truth and wearing your heart on your sleeve. It was so beautiful to be able to put these feelings into words and music.
Your music blends singer-songwriter storytelling with Latin pop textures. How do you strike a balance between these two influences to create your unique sound?
To be honest, it’s taken a long time to blend these two worlds. I’m still finding the right balance in each song I write. As a Latina, I’m very passionate and hopelessly romantic, and I think that part of me comes out really fast when it comes to songwriting. The part that I find tricky at times is marrying that with the right modern sounds so that it’s as authentic and relatable as it can be.
Working with Grammy-winning producer Juan Galeano on your debut EP must have been a transformative experience. What lessons from that collaboration have stayed with you throughout your career?
I learned so much during that time. It was so empowering to be trusted with my own lyrics and melodies, to be told that I was enough and encouraged to keep doing it. Working with someone who has so much to offer in wisdom and expertise was incredible. I felt like I was treated as an artist and not as a young girl trying to be one. It taught me how to stand up for myself in a room full of older (usually male) producers.
Your breakout single, "Hasta Que Te Encontré," and subsequent releases like "Think About" have resonated with a wide audience. How do you keep evolving while staying true to the sound your fans love?
Those songs have made it clear that I can be dynamic as an artist and not stay within a box. They are quite the opposite in terms of production and sound, so the fact that people love those two shows means that I can keep evolving and showing up as the artist I am today. As I mentioned earlier, it is an ongoing journey. As an artist and as a woman, I keep changing and transforming, so my music will naturally do that as well.
“Once More” feels incredibly intimate and reflective. How do you hope listeners will connect with the message of giving yourself another chance at love?
I hope whoever listens to it can recognize how normal and human it is to have these feelings. To want to love and be loved safely and beautifully. There is so much negative self-talk regarding how we see ourselves and are presenting to someone else, especially romantically. I hope we can trust our emotions and be honest with how we feel and think, as I think that would probably lead us to the right person who is willing to show up the same way.
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