Nelly Furtado Talks Returning to Music, Reminisces On Her Album 'Loose' & More | Billboard News

Nelly Furtado talks to Billboard's Executive Music Director, Jason Lipshutz about her anticipated return to music, reminisces on her career re-defining album 'Loose,' teases her new music, what it's like to work with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland again and more!
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[@peasarebrown7515]

Say it right is still an all time favorite of mine. Timbaland and Nellys collabs were always so amazing. Also she legit hasn't aged at all

[@calivibes_84]

She somehow looks her best ever. Like wow, gorgeous.

[@TheeRighteousOnee]

They just did a new collab.

[@lilahbellie5501]

@@TheeRighteousOneeand it’s 🔥

[@azharel]

That's what I thought as well, like she is still stunning.

[@nathanbradleyf777]

Say It Right is one of the best songs ever!

[@talon3684]

Nelly been so fine for the longest time, good grief. She looks even better now than she did in the early 2000s

[@Marc-13]

It's all plastic surgery

[@goodlife2456]

Damn straight.

[@missstorme2771]

Dude 😍

[@bobich1244]

euh no, she did surgery sadly and it's not great. She should be fine without.

[@Surewhynotthen]

@@bobich1244 Exactly - I don't recognise her? I don't really understand why people don't see the plastic surgery - and then say what a natural beauty?

[@dripphoenix80]

My friend was a recording engineer on her folklore album and said she was very pleasant and humble to work with. Still blows my mind when I walk in his house and see a gold record hanging on his wall

[@davekorzinski9754]

Legit never stopped listening to Folklore

[@nevenkapov331]

Folklore was my favorite album of hers.

[@educationforblind6362]

Nelly furtado is mixed portugues and other origins from brazil.

[@douglassbatista]

Beautiful album

[@randomhumanonearth777]

SO ??????????????????????????? @@educationforblind6362

[@Misaelito1991]

Her music aged pretty well and so did she 😊

[@educationforblind6362]

Nelly furtado is mixed portugues and other origins from brazil.

[@charityrocks]

@@educationforblind6362Nelly Furtado is a Victorian, British Columbian, Canadian girl! We are all mixed breeds here! ❤😂 No one else shall claim her but us though!! She made my child’s childhood the best memory ever! No big deal to anyone else but to us it is HUGE! She saved our community and way of life that continues until this very day’ We owe her so much that we will remember what she has done for us until the day we die! T’Sooke Nation and Sooke community LOVES HER FOREVER AND ALWAYS! ❤❤❤❤ We claim her and she claims us too! She is a victorious Victorian! 😘🇨🇦

[@ncallaway9731]

Say It Right is one of my fav records ever. Promiscuous. Give it to me. Maneater. Do it. Afraid. So many great songs she has during that era - I would love to hear an album again in that direction! Keep going girl xoxo

[@joellansdowne2259]

That album was called loose, also listen to her discography it's immaculate Nelly furtado will not make an album that is inauthentic to her creative process she gets bored quite easily and like to experiment with different genres producers ect.

[@educationforblind6362]

Nelly furtado is mixed portugues and other origins from brazil.

[@margaridamaia6684]

@@educationforblind6362 her parents are from Portugal, not Brazil

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

she's aged well. I'm so sad she just disapeared after her album underperformed. she was so creative and its a crime we missed out on so much music from her

[@AriMari24]

I'm Like a Bird is one of my favorite songs ever. Such a beautiful song.

[@Yeahsosoandyeahyeah]

That was the singer songwriter girl

[@educationforblind6362]

Nelly furtado is mixed portugues and other origins from brazil.

[@User12345fan]

That’s ny favorite song of hers, and all good things come to an end

[@helderantonio1647]

Portugueses mom and dad from Azores.... Born in Canada...​@@educationforblind6362

[@jtarantula3390]

All of her albums are works of art. Whether she’s in the charts or not, whether it’s mainstream or indie, I love her. All of her!

[@Naimamohamed-zx6fg]

* 7 * 7 mUsic to 2023

[@abundance8074]

Her Folklore album is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish.

[@BS-is8re]

Alexa, play Folklore by Nelly Furtado (for the fifth time this week).

[@mertozelmusic]

In my all time top 10. Great album.

[@c.l.9344]

She hasn't aged at all. I'm convinced being unproblematic is an anti ager. Good to see her back. I hope her new music does well.

[@rockodroco]

The interviewer represents me!! I'm glad he mentioned The Spirit Indestructible, such an underrated album... it's so great to see Nelly back at it again, she looks so fresh and ready for what's next! Can't wait to hear more from her!

[@kyj3542]

Love having Nelly Furtado back in the industry. I loved her songs when I was yonger, this is so nostalgic. The interviewer was so cute too!

[@ellemarr7234]

Dude her music stood the test of time. I just popped on her album from 2000 when I was 9 years old and I have arm chills right now! I’m happy to see artists do what they love and do it well. No BS production, real music. Go Nelly!!!

[@mikegarcia597]

Please support her projects guys!!! She deserves a successful comeback.

[@teelove4443]

I’m good! Time for her to support me now 😈

[@imo1933]

@@teelove4443 : *I'm pretty sure typing a stupid comment like that won't make you anymore known tomorrow than you're today, a nobody.*

[@shadowsmith1386]

​@@imo1933😂😂😂

[@shadowsmith1386]

​@@teelove4443😂😂😂😂😂

[@oneminuteofanything3757]

Timeless beauty ❤

[@arontamas5639]

The fact she hasn't aged a day since Loose era is fascinating! Glad to see her making music again. Great to see icons back who still rocks and did not sell their souls to the industry.

[@educationforblind6362]

Nelly furtado is mixed portugues and other origins from brazil.

[@deanie2477]

Nelly furtado has no idea how much we love her... Anything she touches turns to gold ❤❤❤ and her music is life changing

[@ojames1983]

Music is a vibe, entertainment, life changing is a reach and not up to a song to accomplish 💀🤣

[@deanie2477]

@@ojames1983 there's always one 🤣🤣🤣

[@ojames1983]

@@deanie2477 🤣🤣

[@educationforblind6362]

Nelly furtado is mixed portugues and other origins from brazil.

[@ojames1983]

@@educationforblind6362 Portuguese is a Spanish nationality, not a race, can’t be a mixed nationality. lol

[@metawolf987]

Damn, how has she not aged a day? She is in her 40s now, right? Her hair over here is gorgeous!

[@Anibalmc89]

Yes, she is 44 and looks better than ever

[@ferragial]

Also, she looks completely different from what she used to be. I would never recognize her if wasn´t told it is Nelly Furtado.

[@ericryanyawl9401]

@@OfficialMyDo and jealous.

[@pjlav6304]

Beautiful yes but we need to remember- lights, two hours of makeup, styling, hair extensions etc definitely help these celebs ❤

[@metawolf987]

True@@pjlav6304

[@tastycashew]

Her album “the ride” is such a gem. She showed how versatile she is

[@fanstastic83]

Try is her most underrated song. And also one of her finest works.

[@ffaa2345]

The whole folklore album is underrated

[@florabella21]

Love that song and that whole album

[@dianamarinatorresalonso5068]

My favorite for sure

[@LM085]

She still looks amazing. She looks like she did a decade ago. I’ve always loved her and her music. She’s never succumbed to being whatever Hollywood wants female artists to be - slutty and burnt out. She’s always held her own. Can’t wait to hear her new stuff. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@devinsteib3518]

🎯🎯 love how authentic, original, and real she has always been! Her music & collabs will forever be classics respectfully!!

[@igorfernando8515]

Nelly continua incrível ❤

[@MS06846]

You're not right. Actually She's more beautiful than before. ; )

[@hernangonzalez8624]

Really impressed by the comparison Nelly made between "LOOSE" and "RAY OF LIGHT" as well as ".janet" very accurately. All three women made incredible records that transformed the sonic landscape.

[@italodemacedo9830]

I bet the song she played to him was Corazón! Can’t wait! And so nice of him saying he was listening to The Spirit Indestructible! I wish more people would remember Nelly how many awesome songs she has besides Loose!

[@rockodroco]

I think she played him Showstopper instead... Can't wait to hear it! She also played it to Em Rata during the podcast, her reaction was like "The streets are not ready"

[@alexandervelez9507]

yeah she seemed genuinely shocked that someone knew that album and it’s sad. i’m glad she was reminded that there are people who still pay attention to her work.

[@nemdiesel4]

That Loose album is masterpiece! I hope her and Tim go and create another classic!

[@jbt6007]

I love her so much. I'm so glad she is back. Music needs her creativity and talent! We love you Nelly.

[@bryanalvareeezy7578]

I’m ready for a new Nelly Furtado era again!

[@rogdawg123]

how is it that she looks better now than back then? Nelly Furtado is jaw dropping gorgeous 😍

[@yaracyta]

Im 500% here for Nelly's new music 🥰

[@Delg114]

I just love her “yeah….I did that” vibe

[@petrvarfolomeev1993]

She's looking incredible!

[@jennifergraham5106]

That's my first celebrity girl crush. She's sooo gorgeous and talented. Her albums LITERALLY got me through high school. I love her sooo much.

[@rolandbaldwin]

The Ride is one of my favourite albums of all time but I'm so glad she's back on the dancefloor.

[@johannbaczak9510]

Right? He should have mentioned this album than spirit ind. - as a fan.

[@kareemhazou]

Beyond grateful to see my Queen return to the scene with so much light and joy. The world is ready for her to take over again 😍

[@alinavsn]

Damn, she aged well. She looks better than ever❤

[@Jakilyn]

She's my age, so I'm inspired by her glow up ❤ and return to music

[@lexacheyenne9653]

She is so beautiful. And I'm so excited for her to be back in the music industry. And I hope she knows her fans and the music industry welcome her back with open arms. She's truly talented and I can't wait for more music!

[@educationforblind6362]

Nelly furtado is mixed portugues and other origins from brazil.

[@lexacheyenne9653]

@@educationforblind6362 Thanks for letting me know. Lol

[@celebsspace6943]

The first couple of seconds was EXACTLY how I reacted too 😭😭

[@frederikaz5085]

I love her and her voice.

[@sya6475]

YASSSS...!!! FINALLY SHES BACK!! IM SO EXCITED & HAVE ALWAYS LOVED AND A MASSIVE FAN!! ❤NELLY FURTADO❤

[@alwaysdriven911]

She looks amazing and never ages

[@ELRADONE]

Just when you think a woman couldn't get any hotter!!! Theres Nelly Furtado...😍😍💥💥

[@jaguar4120]

I’m so excited she is back making music again. Finally music a great again. ❤

[@kinglui89]

Nelly ❤❤❤ been a fan since I’m like a bird . I hope she dips into the Latin market again we love her in Spanish language

[@gonaarc2612]

After underselling, being dropped, dissapear and now come back WHOA NELLY!

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

I will *always* be a huge Nelly fan!!! Loose is still one of my favorite albums! 💖🥰

[@tylernewnham]

Grew up listening to her. I love that she’s back!!!

[@Lando29576]

Comeback of the Century!

[@ericineza6448]

and more attractive

[@WhippedForJungkookie]

Great interview, Nelly is a true legend of the game, good to see her back making new music 💗

[@mrki731]

Can't wait for the new album!!! She's so talented!!

[@fabiomarques7672]

Amo demais, suas músicas sempre estuveram presentes nas melhores épocas da minha vida, obrigado Nelly! Rainha! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@fromto9502]

Que mulher linda!!! What a beautiful woman

[@cesarsouza4848]

Nelly continua maravilhosa❤

[@steeven23]

she's back and she looks and seems mighty healthy and fine!

[@cuntyvf]

She looks incredible !!

[@BT-ch9gf]

Glad she's back!

[@yeahiprotest]

So refreshing to see her again

[@daniellapr7016]

Omg Nelly is a fine wine!!! She looks goooorgeous!!! As always!!

[@ErnieNabe]

*She is absolutely GORGEOUS!!*

[@alexs1444]

She looks even more beautiful than before ! Can't wait for the new album !

[@boofle12]

She is still so beautiful 🤩

[@nothingness9296]

She doesn’t age ❤️

[@danitydon6976]

she looks amazing, stunning

[@faranaazbarnes9909]

She's back!! I love love Nelly furtado 🎀💗

[@saunders5333]

She didnt aged because she is positive 💙🤌🏼

[@KurtisLeeLewis]

She has always been so stunning to me. Courtney Cox and Idina Mendel had a baby it would be her 😍

[@mikeg8276]

I see it 💯

[@MelussinasSong]

SHE LOOKS FABULOUS!!!

[@umbertorao2595]

"Loose" fra tutti i suoi album rimane sempre il più discusso 😍

[@chococo2134]

Nice to see her having an interview in a happy vibe. When I was 15, I bought Loose and played it a lot. I loooooved Promiscuous. Hope Nelly does something with Timbaland more.

[@hyperuraniofilms]

Praying Nelly release new music before 23 comes to end!

[@andreeailie9053]

I am so glad and happy to see her making good music 🎵🎶🎵🎶 with timbaland

[@alejsrz]

she looks sooo sooo sooo beautiful

[@jefersonferreira4978]

I love her!She is an incredible singer,songwriter.....She deserves a lot of sucess!

[@Aus10sims]

Folklore is still my favorite Nelly!!☕️🤗

[@cede.p.1267]

Love her independent album🟢💿 too😊

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Had no idea she was such a vibe.❤❤❤❤

[@marcsa8720]

wow, she aged like a fine wine! Looks very beautiful.

[@al_babel]

i loved her album in spanish

[@alexarihani2902]

Manos al aire is a beautiful song!

[@IMAInteriors]

"Try" has to be one of my all-time favorite songs...

[@APR944]

Damn Nelly is still so beautiful ✨ one of my all time favorite artists. Excited for new music ❤️‍🔥

[@yuman8836]

I've been her fan since day 1. When she released the last album The Ride, she looked like she almost retired, she was so chill and had a kind of introvert vibration, but now she's back as a Loose era personality. It's amazing.

[@avrilslittleblackstar1245]

So amazing Love U Nelly ❤

[@willcookmakeup]

She is absolutely gorgeous omg. She looks even better now

[@ericahorowitz5062]

OMG I've been waiting for her to come back and put out music!! Absolutely LOVE her sound...it's always had something different and unique to it. Ready for more!

[@kristinesalazar1005]

Damn she is so beautiful and I’ve missed her music I’m glad she’s coming back! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChrisCupcake3]

So excited for this!

[@kruizeeMF]

Her new stuff is bomb too so nice to have her back

[@c4rdr1v3r]

The energy on this video is off the chart, I just want it to keep going and going! What a mood lifter! Can’t wait to listen to the new material! 😃

[@soneselenator3014]

QUEEN

[@Alan-ss5wx]

La amooo

[@MateuzLima10]

Queremos um Novo álbum

[@famf90]

I love Folklore!

[@jayb938]

YES

[@visualhatefvck]

*We need to hear the song too!!!* 😄🤌😍

[@sobrevuelofilms8685]

Say it right it've been my favorite song since it was released! Nice interview! Keep going Nelly!

[@igorfernando8515]

The queen❤

[@chrisga9771]

She and Tim need to do a proper follow-up to Loose stat.

[@avrilslittleblackstar1245]

I am so happy she is back I was waiting for this ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melw9147]

Once she said ray of light I was like that makes so much sense! Loose will always be my favourite album of hers.

[@fatev7767]

Oooh, I'm so glad to see that she's back! 😊❤

[@Rune6969]

SOOOO happy she's returning to music. I had a huge Loose poster in my room in 2006. this is huge for me yesss