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Sofía Reyes Spills on Collabing with Rita Ora & Anitta for R.I.P.

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Singer-songwriter gives us the scoop on her multi-cultural/lingual single.

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Young Hollywood

What's going on guys? Hanging with me right now I have the Sophia Reyes. Sophia, how are you? Sofía Reyes: How are you? I'm like, and I'm like after afterwards, afterwards. Yes. How are you? I'm good. I'm so happy to be here.

Young Hollywood

Yeah, it's your first time. So welcome. Sofía Reyes: It's my first time. Yeah.

Young Hollywood

What do you think? Sofía Reyes: I love this place. I am obsessed with the pillows.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. Now that you're here and we have pictures of you here, we can create a pillow with just your face. We love that? Oh Jason. Sofía Reyes: Yes. we should create a a picture for my where. My pillow should be like just mine. You know, like I don't want to share. I'm joking. It should be just my face.

Young Hollywood

I mean we can do that for you. We got your back, girl. Sofía Reyes: I'm joking. Thank you.

Young Hollywood

Well, congratulations on all of your success. I mean, it's been insane. Your song and music video for RIP, Rita Ora, Nita and you. I mean, Girl, it's crazy. Tell me how that just became a thing. Sofía Reyes: Yeah. I wanted to make a song that was fun and the people wanted to dance to. But, um, I also wanted to talk about something deeper. And, well, the song talks about RIP to the BS. So I basically decided to say bye to all of all of the things that are holding me, um, back. And I feel like it's a really powerful message because everything, like every change comes from inside of us, you know? So It talks about that but it's a fun approach and yeah. And Rita and Nita are the best team ever. They're the best. I love them as friends and I also admire them so much. So I just couldn't have a better team.

Young Hollywood

Yeah, I feel like it's the perfect formula for just like a, you know, well, human empowerment song. But definitely like a female empowerment one. Yeah. It's sassy, it's fun. I feel like you three ladies totally just nailed it. Sofía Reyes: Thank you. I love it. Thank you. No, they're the best. They're the best. Shooting the video was really fun. Um, and I also love the fact that we're all from complete different countries. Yes. You know, like I need this from Brazil. I'm from Mexico and Rita's from the UK. And I'm a huge fan of cultures. So, I don't know. I feel like it's really cool that we mix cultures that I get to do a song with, uh, two girls for the first time. And that we're, you know, talking about this this topic. So, I don't know.

Young Hollywood

No, I do love that. It's English, Spanish, Portuguese. And I love that because it's kind of showing too that, you know, there's not just one language. I love that it's all three together. It's really special. Sofía Reyes: Yeah. I mean, that's how the world is. So.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. Definitely. And I do want to point out in your music video towards the end, um, I didn't catch it the first time. I watched it a few times, not gonna lie, because I love it so much. It's so fun. Um, but the words towards the end that just kind of flash. Sofía Reyes: Oh yeah. They like flash.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. It's like depression, anxiety, walls, just So clever. Like BS words. Sofía Reyes: Yeah. I wanted to add the subtitles from the very beginning, but I wanted to, as you said, I wanted to put them in a very subtle, subtle, subtle way. Um, and some people realize them and I I think you're actually the first one to ask me, which is awesome.

Young Hollywood

Really? Yeah. Oh. That's awesome. I love that. Yeah. Well, you're a musician. I'm sure you get to know so many different types of people and all of that. But I want to know is there someone that you haven't met yet where you just like DM them and be like, hey, you want to collab? Sofía Reyes: Yeah. John Mayer.

Young Hollywood

What would you say? Sofía Reyes: I would say, hi, I love you. And I'm a huge fan and I would love to get into studio with you and like write something because I feel like it would be a really fun experience.

Young Hollywood

Because it is your first time in studio, we thought it'd be fun to play our game of firsts. So, I'm going to list off some scenarios about your first times and you just have to tell a story. So go ahead. Sofía Reyes: Okay. I am excited. Yes. Okay. I'm ready.

Young Hollywood

All right. Let's do it. First celebrity crush. Sofía Reyes: Johnny Depp.

Young Hollywood

Oh, good. Sofía Reyes: Yeah. Well, like in his pirate character. I love the dreads. I'm obsessed with Yeah. Obsessed with them. Yeah. Totally. Yes. He's so hot.

Young Hollywood

Okay, first paranormal experience if you've ever had one. Sofía Reyes: I've always wanted to experience something, but I have never seen anything. So I have I have stories that my dad has told me that has happened to him and like other friends that keep telling me stories and I always, like I'm obsessed.

Young Hollywood

Really? Yeah. Me too. Sofía Reyes: Yeah, you too? Has anything happened to you?

Young Hollywood

Weird things happen to me all the time. I haven't actually seen like a ghost or like I haven't Yeah. Like the crying mediums, but I've definitely had like weird things happen. Sofía Reyes: Like what?

Young Hollywood

Like I I don't know. I can talk about this for years. Like people who've um, let's say someone who's passed away, we're like talking about and then like, you know, like lights start to flicker a little bit. Stuff like that. Like more of like an energy. Yeah. Yeah. And then it's just like dreams. A lot of dreams kind of can become paranormal a little bit. Sofía Reyes: Wow. Yeah. I love it but no, it's it's it's really sad. My my answer is really really bad because I haven't really experienced anything.

Young Hollywood

Well, I think we're manifesting it for you now. As soon as you leave here, you're going to have tons of experiences. Sofía Reyes: I say this now, but I don't know if I'm gonna love. Right. I don't know if I'm gonna love it. But it but yeah. I wish. I like it's a it's a very interesting topic for me.

Young Hollywood

Well, if it does happen, will you promise you like tweet us or DM us? Sofía Reyes: I will I will let you know. Sure.

Young Hollywood

Perfect. Yes. Okay. First kiss or date story. Sofía Reyes: Um, my first kiss I was like 15. I think it was my 15th birthday. With my first boyfriend. And it was really awkward. He was like, you know, like you know when it's going to happen, but I was like avoiding it and it was definitely really bad. But then it got better and better and There you go. That was basically it. Yeah. That was my first kiss.

Young Hollywood

I like that. Okay, first person you were starstruck over. Sofía Reyes: Guillermo del Toro. He's like a Mexican director.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Sofía Reyes: Huge fan. So I got really, really nervous. Really nervous.

Young Hollywood

I think I'd be nervous too. He's a little intimidating because he is just like so talented, you're like what would I say? I don't know. What would I say? But that's one. Okay, last one. First impression of Young Hollywood. Sofía Reyes: Good vibes, cool people and chocolates. Chocolates. That's the first thing I saw chocolates. Yeah. Yes.

Young Hollywood

Well, Sophia, you are amazing. Thank you so much for coming by. Congrats on everything. We'll see you soon. Sofía Reyes: Thank you so much for everything and for the support and love you guys.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Sofía Reyes

    Main interviewee, singer-songwriter

  • Rita Ora

    Collaborated on 'R.I.P.' single

  • Anitta

    Collaborated on 'R.I.P.' single

  • John Mayer

    Sofía Reyes's dream collaboration

  • Johnny Depp

    Sofía Reyes's first celebrity crush

  • Guillermo del Toro

    Mexican director who made Sofía Reyes starstruck

FAQ

What is the meaning behind Sofía Reyes's song 'R.I.P.'?+
The song 'R.I.P.' is about saying goodbye to all the things that hold one back, symbolizing a powerful message of letting go of negativity and embracing change from within.
Who collaborated with Sofía Reyes on the song 'R.I.P.'?+
Sofía Reyes collaborated with Rita Ora and Anitta on her song 'R.I.P.', forming a team she greatly admires.
What makes the collaboration on 'R.I.P.' unique?+
The collaboration is unique because the artists are from different countries – Anitta from Brazil, Sofía Reyes from Mexico, and Rita Ora from the UK – mixing cultures and languages like English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
What hidden message is in the 'R.I.P.' music video?+
Towards the end of the 'R.I.P.' music video, words like 'depression,' 'anxiety,' and 'walls' subtly flash on screen, representing the 'BS' the song talks about.
Who is Sofía Reyes's dream collaboration?+
Sofía Reyes's dream collaboration is with John Mayer, as she expressed a desire to write music with him in the studio.

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