Nelly Furtado Talks Returning to Music, Reminisces On Her Album ‘Loose’ & More | Billboard News
Written by djfrosty on September 1, 2023
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!
Jason Lipshutz
Oh, oh sh*t, okay. This is the most fun I’ve ever had during a video.
Nelly Furtado
Hi, I’m Nelly Furtado This is Billboard News
Jason Lipshutz
Here with the one and only Nelly Furtado.
Jason Lipshutz
Nelly, I’m so happy you’re here. I’m such a huge fan.
Nelly Furtado
Oh, for real?
Jason Lipshutz
The hugest fan seriously. I want
Nelly Furtado
I had a feeling that you might be a fan but I wasn’t sure.
Jason Lipshutz
I listened to on my walk here. I listen to all of the ‘Spirit Indestructible’
Nelly Furtado
Yeah, right.
Jason Lipshutz
I swear to God.
Nelly Furtado
No way.
Jason Lipshutz
“Parking Lot” just blasting in my ears.
Nelly Furtado
Oh my god.
Jason Lipshutz
And meanwhile, like you’ve been kind of slowly, as you said, playing shows put out the single top dollar like, what is it been like kind of dipping your toe back into the music world a bit more.
Nelly Furtado
It’s been so fun. I’m just like, more grateful than ever. I’m, I’m super grateful. I feel like the place I’m at right now is kind of like the same place I was at when I was like, I would say 20. And I first signed a record deal. And like, I spent all my time obsessing over music, listening to music, and making music and collaborating with friends who make music and family actually. And so I’m there again, like I’m in it for the craft I’m in it for for the right reasons. And I just, it’s so pure for me right now. It’s just pure inspiration. Like, all day.
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