Farina is an internationally recognized Colombian singer. Last Friday, March 4, the interpreter released her new song “Flowstreet” and organized a press conference in which The Republic was present. The artist revealed details of her role in the film also called “Flowcalle” and stated that she feels identified with said film.
The rapper has become one of the most important Colombian emblems on a musical level and has collaborated with Arcángel, Maluma, Thalía, Sofía Reyes and many more. Currently, her YouTube releases exceed 400,000,000 views, proving that she always captivates her listeners.
How was the experience in the movie “Flowcalle”?
Farina has participated in a television series in Colombia and revealed that several proposals later came to him to return to the screens; however, she did not feel ready to act until she got the opportunity to belong to “Flowcalle”.
“I always do what I love (…) I wanted to get a role that I would fall in love with and that was what happened to me with “Flowcalle”. When I read what it was about, I automatically spoke to my manager on the phone and told him that I wanted to do it, ”she said during the virtual conference.
The film “Flowcalle” premiered on March 4, 2022, so the artist revealed what the film will be about so that the public comes to see it: “It is showing the history that many artists live, both men and women all over the world. what we had to go through to get to where each one is, and each artist has a different path”, he said.
The movie was filmed in the Dominican Republic. Although the cast members were mostly strangers to Farina, she says it was an amazing experience. “The best was everything. Worst? I have nothing to speak ill of the people, the country, or the production. I fell in love with all the people I met”, she said, very happy and excited about the premiere.
What would you say to young people who dream of being on stage?
The music industry is one of the most demanding and hard-fought in Latin society. Many young people struggle to achieve their goals and for an audience that listens to them. Farina also had difficult moments where he thought to let go of his passion for creating songs and had an inspiring message for his listeners.
“It hurts me a lot to see many talents that I say: ‘This one is tougher than me’; and that they don’t have these opportunities and that hurts my soul and breaks my heart to see artists who fall by the wayside, to see artists who leave. At a very difficult time in my life, I wanted to remove myself, ”she revealed, moved to recognize the path that artists travel.
Farina believes that strength, faith and persistence are the key to being successful: “Show yourself on social networks that you are here for that. Upload your songs. Try to attract attention in a good way with your art and without fear. You have nothing to lose (…) you have more to gain because someone is going to see you, they are going to believe in you”.
Inspiration to compose music
Farina takes into account that the context influences the songs. In addition, she believes that today’s youth can have a hard time being inspired and she briefly recalled how she started composing music since she was a teenager.
“I would go on YouTube, find tracks that I liked and start writing. If something heartbreak was happening to me, I cried and all with tears I wrote, ”she revealed. However, when he moved to San Andrés, things changed, since the environment gave him another type of inspiration: “It is an island where only reggae and dancehall are heard (…) I went to all the parties and was inspired that, I was inspired to talk about parties, “he said.
Farina reflected on human motivation
The composer recalled the beginning of her career and the way she had to push herself and get ahead on a day-to-day basis. However, she also considered that the human being mostly works with fear and makes mistakes.
“Fear for love. If we don’t go out to work, we are afraid that our electricity will be cut off, that there will be no market for the house. Knowing how to handle that fear and knowing how to enjoy things. Do things with love and try to put those fears aside, “Farina advised his followers.
Currently, she tries to stay calm in difficult circumstances to avoid bad decisions: “Many times, out of fear and being on the run, and to please everyone, I would make a number of mistakes. Those mistakes have made me be the woman I am and I owe them and thank them for those mistakes”.
Evolution of Farina in his musical career
The international composer is proud of everything she has been achieving through her songs and was aware of the change she had overcome over the years. Farina’s beginnings as a public figure occurred in “Factor X” and since then, after 15 years, the Colombian has earned the recognition of several countries.
”Extraordinary. Apotheosis. Pyrotechnics. My evolution is impressive. I can’t even believe it, but it’s been many years of working, of listening to a lot of music, of living. It is not the same, the Farina that people met in that contest than the Farina of now, ”added the singer, recalling her process in this area.
What is missing in the entertainment industry to offer gender equality?
The Colombian singer considers that the woman commands this item; However, she advised that the female gender should be more linked and she needs to risk more on stage to leave fear behind.
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“Equality is done by ourselves together, united. (…) Accept each other as we are and that each one shows herself as she is (…) and respect each one what the other does. I think that the key is in ourselves”, said the ‘Fine Girl’. She asked to eradicate social prejudices: “Not paying attention to what they will say or to the rules that others have invented”.
Farina comments on the dispute between Residente and J Balvin
This Thursday, March 3, Residente and Bizarrap premiered a song linked to J Balvin and other international artists, which increased the rivalry in the urban genre. During the press conference, Farina was asked what she thought about the singers.
“They are both my colleagues, I respect them both, they both deserve respect for their careers and for what they have achieved. I cannot divide myself into any side, because I have no candles at that funeral, ”he sentenced, demonstrating the consideration he has for Residente and J Balvín. “I have respect and love for both of them, who have been gentlemen with me,” he added.