ROSALÍA: 'MOTOMAMI,' Creative Songwriting and Finding Musical Freedom with Frank Ocean | Apple Music

ROSALÍA joins Zane Lowe in Santa Monica for churros and an intimate conversation about her third studio album, ‘MOTOMAMI.’ ROSALÍA talks about leaning on The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, Pharrell, and other artists who've helped her grow as a producer and a songwriter. ROSALÍA explains she strived for complete freedom in this album, giving herself permission to bring in playfulness, a sense of humor, and a mix of genres. She also felt it crucial to completely disconnect from the outside world, focusing solely on the music. ROSALÍA walks through the inspirations behind her tracks like “BULERÍAS,” “CHICKEN TERIYAKI,” and “COMO UN G.” Listen to ROSALÍA on Apple Music: apple.co/ROSAL...
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[@jcarlosmarujo]

"I don't feel I'm late if I'm going on my own rythm" I love her

[@Mariely1]

I wrote that quote down in my notes. I am in love with her!

[@lcgm08]

also my fav quote from this interview

[@luciaarroyo6198]

Which is the moment she says this?

[@marinathomson369]

Me wrote down that toooo😍

[@frankoceanstanaccount7126]

The passion of this woman is beyond my understanding. She cares for her vision and works, fights for it to become real. Been a fan since 2018 but this Rosalía, Motomami Rosalía, looks way more confident than her previous versions. She's transformed into a warrior, a voice of power, and I truly respect that. Can't wait to listen to the whole project in a few hours.

[@samgrey2407]

I love this so much its such a beautiful perspective. I just listened to the album and its truly amazing - also hello fellow frank ocean Stan :D

[@dominicgamboa2554]

ew frank ocean

[@josephgarcia3959]

ISNT THE ALBUM INSANEEEEE ITS SO GOOD AND I COMPLETELY AGREE W EVERYTHING U SAID. IT WAS WELL WORTH THE WAIT. I HAD AN ENTIRE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE LISTENING TO HER ALBUM. it was a sonic and visual journey i LOVED IT.

[@amlanishikhar]

@@dominicgamboa2554 ew Dominic Gamboa

[@blahblahlalah]

@@amlanishikhar lmao😭😭

[@edxxi_]

Very humble. Rosalia’s truly a treasure . Zane Lowe really knows how to interview someone, he never misses. Cant wait for the album and tour

[@begonapinilla1716]

Totally agree! Clever questions for a clever artist! I enjoy too much watching this interview ❤️💕🏍️💨

[@gracie99999]

wow cool human

[@AndrewParkhanoulprk]

He definitely misses. But I agree that this is one of his best.

[@giovannirondon7412]

and her voice!!! she sounds like an angel !

[@dillanmontiel574]

La jira a sido hasta ahora unas de las mejores😻😻😻😻

[@samgrey2407]

rosalia is like a breath of fresh air in the industry for me. her sound is so new, diverse and unique. she really IS the moment

[@cccenteno7472]

it's not new, its literally Caribbean sound and slang. only because she is a white girl singing it she gets hyped up for it. the sound has been arround for decades

[@joycearmstrong1648]

her sound isn’t new you clearly just don’t listen to latino music that’s been being made for years

[@luvittt]

@@joycearmstrong1648 The way she plays with music genres sounds pretty new (not saying it’s new, not even her says it’s new, but it feels like new as she plays with the context). She put many asymmetrical songs with some Latin influence but they don’t sound like the Latin music I’ve heard before. She starts with a reggaeton beat and ends up with a super dark experimental sound (as for example in her song Diablo) or introduces flamenco influence in the way she sings some songs that have nothing to do with flamenco. She is very creative.

[@asinegaasinega]

sure beats the trash spewed out from Beyonce

[@asinegaasinega]

@@cccenteno7472 i'm black. this is bad. her voice is unparalleled. Dont hate

[@AmeliaDimoldenberg]

Wow she’s cool. What an artist - so inspiring. Love her.

[@imaneel2043]

chicken (teriyaki) shop soon ? 😁

[@Carabinic]

Amelia is planting the seed.

[@kiba7396]

Pumba

[@carlosvalentin2051]

Shes so brilliant

[@kiba7396]

@@carriemendoza4807 get out of here. Art is not exclusive to a culture

[@thekingswool]

I need a Spanish speaking interviewer to interview her. I just know she’d have so much more to say. I feel like a lot of what she wants to say gets lots in translation.

[@yahirzamalloa8108]

Jaime Altozano.

[@LWelling]

@@yahirzamalloa8108 justo lo iba a nombrar a él😌

[@hoosomio]

Esa entrevista con Jaime es mucho más jugosa. .. no te la pierdas !!

[@long-shotlouie]

full

[@monickstram]

Jaime Altozano

[@Theenailangel]

The way she articulates her thoughts comes off so genuine and heartfelt. This is her art not just a money making move. She doesn’t care about anything materialistic.

[@clicheguevara5282]

I've been in the music industry my entire life. I'm pretty jaded and not easily impressed at this point. ...but her music & voice absolutely blew my mind. She's one of those "once every 7-10 years" type artists. I'll always remember hearing her for the first time and becoming obsessed with finding absolutely everything I could hear from her. She's a true artist and she's destined to become a legend.

[@dhurbssskhadka2551]

One thing about Rosalia. She has dignity and self worth. She is all about her craft and her passion in her music. She is one of the realest musician of our generation.

[@RosaliaFacts]

This interview is just fantastic. Rosalía is the most interesting artist atm. She knows exactly how she wants to sound and she's on top of all her productions.

[@Yilver499]

Only because Rosalia is interesting. The interviewer is AWFUL. He wants to be Oprah but asks shallow question.

[@cm8300]

her eyes when she's talking about her music show how's she's such a real and talented artist

[@lorenzo.ramani]

European artists seem so much more authentic to me than anyone else. You can see that most of them do it for passion rather than just a platonic career. Love Rosalías emotional intelligence and honesty.

[@cdb655]

Then any other? Interesting.

[@gem3778]

@Amirr33 I agree. I would also add Latin America and Italy to this. Countries where there are lots of authenticities.

[@yunithefrog5989]

@@gem3778 yeah because italians are not europeans

[@gem3778]

@@yunithefrog5989 oops lol

[@thesapphirem5469]

but Spanish is very different to the rest of europe specially than north european cultures. spain is just another mood, much more influenced for north africa and all that oriental cultures on the gipsy groove. british artist for example, are much moore in common, and in Spain being friendly is just the same than being REAL so for us is natural.

[@anaaaaa5021]

As an artist, and as a woman, watching this is so inspiring. I love that Rosalia curates her own vision and sound, like she isn’t bound by others’ opinions or past preconceived notions. She builds her own path herself, she takes the rules and reconstructs them in her own way, and that is so powerful and beautiful. (also, personally, as a latina living in the US, it’s really cool to see artists like her who blend all of these different inspirations and cultures together to make a piece of art such as her new album. It makes me feel seen, while also completely viewing it through her own lens)

[@filipegoncalves4875]

now i understand why everyone’s friends with rosalia, she has such a beautiful and kind soul. may the world protect this beautiful person and artist.

[@meeks1201]

It’s easy to see that fame hasn’t changed who she is at her core, she’s humble and down to earth. Her music is purely her artistic expression, she is so so talented

[@bez2215]

She’s so honest and non pretentious because so many artists say they can’t listen to other peoples music, it confuses me because everything you make comes from the library of information that is in your mind of music you have already heard and loved anyways.

[@laurapepe8341]

Im glad she said that when she chooses to leave the spotlight its possible. I feel like a lot of celebreties fake it saying they wish they could disappear. She is straight forward. She knows what she wants.

[@KarolynaPollorena]

Ask that to Britney, that is not possible to all celebrities.

[@Ac-he6eu]

There is no way someone like Billie Eilish or Rihanna for example can just "disappear"... Unless they just lock themselves in a house and never leave.

[@Ninifairy999]

What do u mean it’s possible isn’t it her decision

[@wendyrazo7292]

I just hope the people who judge her and her music can one day understand who she is and where she’s coming from. She’s brilliant. Her creativity and work ethic is amazing. Can’t wait to listen to the whole album!

[@HelloTuuuurdz]

People judge her negatively?

[@danielafernandagarcesherre9368]

@@HelloTuuuurdz yes they say that her music makes no sense

[@marcobenavides16]

Such a brilliant Latina queen...

[@angelgirl12YT]

@@marcobenavides16 She's Spanish not latina.

[@alvarocarballo6561]

@@angelgirl12YT indeed

[@alexandermcclain5561]

This album saved my life, man. No joke. You never can predict what albums will resonate with you, and at what time, but man, did I need this record. ROSALÍA is a international treasure. God bless her.

[@deniseponce1200]

I feel the same, and idk if I can say the same about many other albums!

[@PotatoCruncher12]

Favorite song ?

[@LittleSpoonLonzo]

Same! God bless her.

[@LittleSpoonLonzo]

@@PotatoCruncher12 it’s hard to pick but I’m really enjoying Diablo. And you?

[@miriamavila8245]

Love her facial expressions …she makes the cutest faces , she is so smart and creative …love her music 🎵

[@Mariely1]

I love her facial expressions i hope she never freezes her face with Botox

[@papitacoschurros200]

It was a pleasure having both of you 🙏

[@clicheguevara5282]

Ta-oco papi, ta-oco

[@isabellasoares2858]

She is such a humble and powerful artist! La amo

[@majopgalli]

Indeed. And very wise as well!

[@carmenmaria1636]

ARTE ROSALÍA GUAPAAA DESDE. ESPAÑA💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃👍👍👍👍👍👍💋👍👍👍👍

[@shanajennings2258]

What a passionate, deep soul. You can tell this is a person who truly means what she says and carefully curates her intentions into everything! Humble and gracious to those who respect and appreciate her and fierce enough to prove everyone who doubted her wrong through hard work and talent she crafted. Such a gem.

[@manila6563]

i love how she gets so excited talking about the art she made like when she’s talking about saoko you can see she’s so proud and happy about that song, she really loves music and creative process

[@iiNspirex]

I usually love zane's interview, but this was a notch above the rest ! This really seemed like 2 friends having a discussion and there just happened to be a camera in the room. Love rosalia's personality, passion, everything. She seems to be freely herself. Inspiring

[@princepaks4433]

Man! That high-five moment at 08:53 really made me think the same.

[@Pippi-rippi]

I didn’t know she was so serious. But it makes sense - her music is deep in so many layers. She’s a professional!

[@mangoineuphoria]

I could listen to her for hours. She's authentic, and inspiring. Love you Rosaliaaaaaaa

[@taliahernandez5386]

And just like that, an hour flew by. Rosalia has a pure soul 🤍✨

[@lollipopss30]

You gotta love Rosalia FULL for staying authentic to her essence and not wanting to play anyone else's game, that's so rare even the way she talks is so unique

[@R4tm1B29]

I just finished listening to Motomami and was mindblown with the sounds and how she mix and match it, for lack of a better words. I love how inventive and adventurous the whole thing is but like she said, the pieces do come together. I’m so glad I find her. Rosalia is here single handedly rejuvenating how we enjoy music, sound, sonic, voice, all the above.

[@Joohee4]

I love seeing authentic artists succeed in this industry/society where originality is not valued enough. She is Beautiful in every way and I'm grateful she shares her art with us all.

[@pisyonce-zm9rg]

I went to Coachella weekend 1 and now I am here as a new fan

[@KayaRaleigh13]

made it the whole way through this one 10/10 this is one of the best interviews from Zane. they have such great chemistry. you can also really tell how humble Rosalia is. she speaks so really and truly - the opposite of self-conscious. love her even more after watching this

[@luzimerc]

She's very nice , humble ,educated, and down to earth .Zane is great interviewing her , have great chemistryand obviously he respect her as a person and artist❤

[@d.e.t4147]

I have listened to, and watched, numerous of Zane's interviews and none of them has moved me so much as this one with Rosalía. Her passion and authenticity is remarkable and made me fall in love with her spirit!

[@dftgg5844]

I love that she hears everyone, and you can see that she learns something from everybody. Rosalia you are a G🏍🤍

[@MsRaquelD]

I watch a lot of his interviews; Zane is such a great interviewer. It really is just hanging out and conversing. But yet, he is also very prepared and well-informed. Kudos Zane! Rosalia is so sweet, and her skin is beautiful! "I don't feel I'm late if I am going on my own rhythm....I have my own rhythm." YES!! Absolutely, we must listen to our path.

[@mariejenepisode5158]

I’m so happy people are finally respecting ROSALÍA as they should. She deserves IT. I’m so proud of her, so proud to call her my favorite artist on Earth.

[@akist8455]

She is a Queen of art; talent and intelligence in its purest form; I love her

[@iamdiegogaleano]

She's so dulce. Very humilde y se nota que hace esto porque de verdad quiere compartir su visión y creatividad a través de su arte, sin importarle la opinión ajena. Eso es de aplaudir 👏🏻

[@hillsxx5967]

Her accent makes me melt 🫠

[@pabloleivaj]

she knows what she’s talking about and that’s something extremely important

[@alizabet.s]

"As a musicien you have to nurture yourself. And the only way to nurture yourself is to listen to albums. How are you not gonna listen to albums? That's the time when I listen to albums the most, when I'm doing an album!" tell them Rosa!

[@LittleSpoonLonzo]

For real! Listening to albums is so healing.

[@francescainthesky4791]

"I just listen to music as an experience" Rosalía, tengo muchísimas ganas de escuchar Motomami en vivo! 😍

[@cmooreHD]

I knew of Rosalia from a distance like photos or being on a couple features here and there… BUT this is my first real interview of her speaking her mind. And I am SOLD! She truly has an amazing mind! What an artist!

[@efsedita]

I knew Rosalia was special when I first heard her music. Hearing her speak proves that.

[@grantholst15]

Zane Lowe is a stellar interviewer. Each time I listen, I wonder if he even cares about the interviewing side of things… At heart, it’s so obvious that he is a fan and a lover of music and art. Conversation flows so easily because he cares so much about each artist and their artistic process. I am so grateful that he is in the position that he is.

[@bigmodaco]

My MOST favorite accent, I could listen to her for ever, SO humble and talented.

[@ssstammering]

Two really smart, massively engaged people having a really friendly, intense conversation.

[@mikecolts21]

I haven’t heard a single minute of her music, but I really enjoyed this interview! I’m ready to deep dive into her catalog.

[@paola6812]

you’re lucky, she’s an incredible musician. I recommend starting with her first album Los Angeles and then El Mal Querer. Don’t listen to her singles until you get her essence as an artist from those albums first. otherwise you might think she’s just about hits or “bangers” lol.

[@mikecolts21]

@@paola6812 That’s exactly what I did, and she’s amazing!! I’m right on time for the third album tonight

[@joanieovals]

@@mikecolts21 this is so cool to read!

[@marcobenavides16]

@@mikecolts21 third album will be nothing like the previous two tho...

[@MrMywonderworld910]

@@marcobenavides16 it was still amazing though 🥰

[@simcastpodvids]

She is soooo talented.

[@SunnyFl15]

I hope this album is in mainly Spanish. La amo 🥰 she has a unique voice. Ella es única 🤠

[@gracie99999]

always sounds better in original language for me

[@CharlieMichaelPope]

The energy. The passion. Ugh I adore her

[@MarioMarcel30]

Her "Quéeeeee" when he said he wasn't going to eat anything lol I love her.

[@FalloDaSolo]

When she says pero instead of but I freakin melt.

[@cristinamartin965]

Fantástico me encanta como habla inglés y español sigue así te queremos toda España 🇪🇸🇪🇸💋 en español

[@SonoMonia]

I just cannot get enough of this woman personality and her music.

[@maluhabastos]

So down to earth, so conscious. She’s a rockstar, a living icon. What she does, it’s not everyone that does it… it’s a cultural reset. Period.

[@pololee-james8347]

Zane you have to be my favourite interviewer. You find a way to connect with artists and their creative experience whilst being able to engage but not impose with your perspective and connect with them. So good. I really love this interview and I loved this album but now I also love her.

[@celiavazquez8986]

Rosalía, the best. She is always, maravillosa, tierna, inteligente y crujiente como tempura. Excelente persona y excelente músico.

[@Adrian-bu2wz]

To not understand her music is one thing, but for someone to not understand that she is such a genuine, kind & humble person baffles me. She is unapologetically herself. I love her for that ❤️‍🔥

[@Sol-vj4bg]

Como la quiero !!! I’m Spanish and it’s just so amazing seeing her get this recognition. Zane, your interviews are always so great, you bring out the best in people💕 I love just listening to her and how hard she has and still works. Such an inspiration. Love how humble, down to earth she is, but also how she is just full of joy and free. Oleee esa Rosalía

[@BDTTK9]

Rosalia is someone I can see myself being friends with, she’s so chill and has a huge love for music. 43:12 happy they talked about BULERIAS, one of my favourite Rosalia songs 🤍 Zane seems really relaxed in this interview as well, they both seem like good friends

[@ggf94]

So humble queen. She even asks what something means in Spanish when she doesn’t get something

[@user-nc7hn1jv9r]

She’s ahead of our time ✨❤️ love her!

[@carlosvalentin2051]

Totally

[@mireyal3990]

One of the biggest sincere artist I have ever seen. Te queremos Rosiiiiiii

[@irvanagrace9909]

Saying that an album is a self-portrait says it all! Thank you!!! We love you!!!!!!!!

[@cameronspencer94]

she is so creative and laser focused on her craft, it’s inspiring! she’s also the cutest human being 🥹

[@maricara3881]

I’m fascinated by Rosalia and truly mourn her rise as a flamenco singer. So many years of exceptional education in traditional flamenco and we may never see the true zenith of her thesis in flamenco technique. But I praise her well-centered development as an urban music star and being free to be herself.

[@valentinalenti1140]

Omg... I can listen to her for two more hours. LOVE YOU ROSALIAAAAA

[@kiarakartel7857]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen in my life. Rosalia is such a beautiful person, inside and out!

[@dantereno6744]

The substance 🤌 the detail 🤌 the consideration 🤌 the conversation 🤌 such a REFRESHING interview

[@bela7370]

She’s incredible, so much talent but she’s still so down to Earth and kind An inspiration for sure!

[@xo_vee_4327]

The world needs more artists like her

[@adeleange]

At this moment in time i´m thanful for being alive so i can watch this video, discovering how two souls blend together in a magical conversation about creativity, art, music, human relationships, visions and future. I loved Rosalía since i discovered her with El mal querer, she´s a true artist and a really good person. And Zane is one the best intervierwers out there, he asks the importants questions with such delicacy, respect and humbleness that is impossible not to love him. Thank you to everyone who made this posible, as an artist myself, i get so much inspiration with such contents. I´m grateful right now

[@whollyaligned]

Having only recently heard of Rosalia (I know!!)...I am drinking in all her verve and passion. This is a very wholesome and open conversation. She embodies who she is. Such an open face, calm eyes and pulsing energy. What a woman!

[@MarioSeoane]

I imagine her as some kind of super hero or avenger, like the daughter of el Zorro. She has so much inner energy, intelligence and charisma that she could do it great in Hollywood even without composing or singing.

[@thedarkbaby]

She’s very in tune, spiritual and strong. Very feminine and creative. I never heard an ‘Artsy-Experimental’ Spanish album.. good job. It’s so Cool ❤

[@zlatitsamarkova6515]

She is a true artist. Through and through, she embodies art and artistry.

[@miriamr7367]

this girl is so natural

[@2o2k78]

I am not sure if people understands how difficult is for a Spanish artist to make it internationally like Rosalía has

[@ashabowers9797]

I SAW O I LD THINK VERY DIFFI ULT. I'm from America We never hear about anyone else. I happened to see her about 9 months ago right when she started tour. I knew this person was unique in her talent. How she did everything. Talent and persistence to follow thru. That's good she is. So after I saw her, she was only artist I wanted to watch. She has the talent and persistent to produce it the way she sees it. Confidence.

[@tomasmiguelmartinezrodrigu2919]

yessss

[@devaughnm17]

Rosalía seems so genuine, love her energy and what she’s about. Another great interview! Loved what she said about preferring real collaboration as a opposed to paid collaboration. A big difference indeed. So many good thoughts in here from her and Zane. The album is so good! Production goes crazy, and Rosalía is super talented. 🙌🏾✨❤️

[@pabloanguiano9144]

I really Don't understand how She's Friends with Ppl like Kylie Jenner or Klhoe Kardashian.

[@ashabowers9797]

They're smart business women who are into fashion. She likes that stuff. They are also very down to earth unlike most people in Hollywood. They are. Also conservative in their lifestyle.

[@fenty550]

The most excited artist rn

[@mecagoensanpitopato]

I love Zane's interviews 💗he makes artists feel at ease

[@marias2656]

Aww she's so cute.

[@bitbitboi]

Rosalía is so wise and in tune with herself! Felicitaciones por mantener tu corazón despierto y humilde! Abrazos y todo el éxito y amor desde Argentina! ❤️

[@leonardogrande6144]

I like how even after all the success.. she talks and behaves very naturally like your typical Spanish girl. she could be my classmate

[@hectoraguilar965]

Charming, charismatic, energetic, talented, fun, smart and artistic. Been listening to Motomami now for a month. Every time I hear something new and delightful. Always makes me smile. Now it's fun to hear about the process of making the album. Interesting insight of the creative process. I love how she blends the old with the new, the sad with the joyful and the simple a capella with the samples and production. What a free spirit, and that voice! Goosebumps.

[@NikiasMolina]

How is Zane so good interviewing?

[@blasborg]

He is an excellent listener, is very supportive of and uplifts his interviewees, opens up in an emotionally vulnerable way himself, and probably has done improv classes (which I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to learn to be a better listener and discover a sense of play and be more comfortable opening up)

[@bussy6884]

@@blasborg i didnt know improv can help with that 😳

[@funkymonk5344]

@@blasborg ok dude

[@jackiebrown3083]

Is he a kiwi?

[@jpsaxe]

Deeply inspiring conversation

[@michellegomes2030]

Oh she is crazy talented and genuinely a good person.

[@beatrizcc8093]

Bulerías me eriza todos los pelos del cuerpo cada vez que la escucho! De la cabeza a los pies y viceversa! Es una maravilla y eso no te lo provoca cualquier tema…me ha encantado esta versión de Rosalía !! Eres una tía lista curranta y con muchísimo talento!!! Eres un orgullo para España

[@AniBaez]

En ella encontré lo que siempre quise de un artista, es genuina, extremadamente poderosa sin dejar de ser humilde, tan dulce y talentosa, simplemente admirable ♥️🦋

[@MiguelMartinez-iy6vx]

In an industry over-saturated by musically inept ppl, Rosalía is a true treasure ❤️🙏🏽

[@flower6032]

she's a pop and reggeaton diva and also one of the greatest artist at the moment, future vision just like she said. Love her so bad

[@timw8288]

lmao when Zane pronounced Saoko wrong... she's so humble! I'm obsessed!

[@lucymoon]

Adore her 🤍🤍

[@danaigreek]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! the world isn't ready for this album but I guess we will all transform accordingly. So ready to live that Motomami energy 🔥

[@crystalcastillo7575]

A complete artist. So glad I have her music a proper chance

[@SophieRutter]

She is definitely a Sag North Node, She is right to listen to herself for her own creative process, She has a true vision. I am really impressed by her.

[@Ikheetgeenbob]

Oh this makes a lot of sense, I’m a Sag NN and my love interest is too and I recognised soooo much. I also see how I am blocking myself when it comes to this. Your comment inspired me!