Maluma spoke about therapy, anxiety, fatherhood and balancing family life with a demanding career during the “Like Minded” conversation at Billboard Latin Music Week on Wednesday, October 21. The session was moderated by Billboard co-chief content officer Leila Cobo and presented by BetterHelp. Bilingual therapist Patricia Arrieta also took part.
The conversation came shortly after the birth of Maluma’s second child, Orion. “I’ve finally been able to find that balance between my personal life and my artistic career,” he said. He described therapy as an ongoing practice rather than a quick fix, saying, “For me, therapy is being quiet, it is meditation, it’s constantly feeling uncomfortable and learning to love that discomfort.” He acknowledged that he still experiences anxiety while managing his responsibilities as a father, artist, entrepreneur and leader of a large team.
After a tension headache during an especially demanding week, Maluma said he used ChatGPT to help organize his schedule and prioritize his well-being. “I need at least four hours in the afternoon to spend with my family,” he said. He also discussed moving away from extreme approaches to fitness and developing a healthier relationship with food and his body.
Reflecting on his latest album, Loco por Volver, Maluma said the project became part of his personal transformation. “The music transformed me,” he said.
Pablo Alborán and RIZA Perform at Billboard Latin Music Awards
Pablo Alborán and RIZA performed “Deditos Cruzados” on Thursday, October 22, at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The song began as a live songwriting experiment at last year’s Billboard Latin Music Week and was released October 1. The pair created it during the “Making the Hit, Live!” panel with producer Julio Reyes Copello and engineer Natalia Schlesinger.
Nanpa Básico and Nella Perform After Earthquakes
Colombian artist Nanpa Básico and Venezuelan singer Nella performed a rendition of “Todo Cambia” at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on October 22. The song was written by Julio Numhauser and popularized by Mercedes Sosa. The performance acknowledged the devastation caused by earthquakes that hit Colombia and Venezuela.
Source: Billboard
