Songwriter and artist Keityn shares how he’s created some of biggest Latin hits in recent history with Shakira (“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”), Karol G with (“Tusa,””Provenza” and “TCQ”), Maluma (“Hawái”). He shares that he’s written for J Balvin’s new album, talks about how Shakira’s “Acróstico” is a testament to her motherhood, his new song with Tiago, how he finds songwriting inspiration and more!
KeitynWhen we did “Hawái” we didn’t think about the artist, it was stored for 6 months. I showed it to several artists and they didn’t want it.
Leila CoboReally?
KeitynHi I’m Keityn and this is Billboard News.
Leila CoboWe are happy to have you, because you’ve just won the ASCAP composer of the year.
KeitynYes, I won that Composer of the Year.
Leila Cobo11 songs, including which ones?
Keityn“Bzrp Music Sessions 53″ with Shakira, I think “TQG,” “Acróstico,” I can’t remember, can I look at a photo?
Leila CoboLook at a photo because it is an impressive list.
KeitynYes.
Leila CoboWhile you look at the photo, I want to know how do you make a song like “TQG?”
Keityn“Monotonía,” “Frágil,” “El Amor su de Vida,” “Amargura,” the one with Romeo “for the last time,” “Según Quién,” “Mi Ex Tenía Razón,” “El Amor su de Vida,” and that’s it.
Leila CoboNothing.
KeitynThere are little things.
Leila CoboAmong those 11 songs, 8 or 9 sung by women.
KeitynAlmost all of them.
Leila CoboYou are a man at a time when many people are saying women should sing songs made by women, but it seems like you have the skill to know how to think like women.
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