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GALE, it’s your time to shine; your first album is coming out. How would you summarize the road toward this album?

I’m so beyond excited … I would describe it as a badass cathartic rollercoaster ride. I’m so proud of this album and what it means. I decided to end things with someone who was not good for me, and I was kinda losing myself in the process. This album is a reminder to put yourself first, love yourself, and understand that you’re stronger than you think.

Why is it the perfect timing for you to release Lo Que No Te Dije?

I’ve been preparing myself for this moment. I’m so happy it’s here, and I’m grateful to share my feelings and who I am with the world! These songs are so brutally honest, and I can’t wait to keep connecting with people through my music.

What do you want to show with this album? 

I wanna show who I am and where I stand at this point in my life. I wanna show that there’s so much empowerment and strength in being vulnerable. This album is badass, nostalgic, and like a roller coaster of honest feelings.

We adored the single “D Pic” and would describe it as an anthem that reminds everyone of the importance of consent. What inspired you to write this song?

I love this song so much … I felt like I needed to write it and take responsibility for it. This song is about unsolicited photos. I’ve had several uncomfortable experiences with this, and my friends as well. I went to the studio, and I was like, “This needs to stop …” The song wrote itself in basically twenty minutes.

You’ve written hits for Christina Aguilera, Shakira, and Cardi B. How does your approach to writing differ when writing for other artists when compared to writing for yourself?

Writing for other artists is like acting to me. I’m helping them put in words (and melodies) what they wanna say, how they wanna say it, and I know from the beginning: it’s not my song, it is theirs. On the other hand, writing for myself … it’s such a personal, vulnerable, crazy, exciting, and scary process… I love it, and I’ll never take it for granted.

Looking into the future: what do you want to achieve?

I would love to go touring, connect through my music with people all around the world, and keep on writing new songs for my next project. Even though I’m very focused on Lo Que No Te Dije, my first album, I can’t wait to keep on living and creating because I still have a lot to say.

When can we expect you in Europe?

OMG, today, if I could! I love Europe deeply. I lived for six months in Spain while studying in college, and those were the best six months of my life. So much inspiration, the lifestyle, the places, the fashion, the people, the art! I will let you know, but I’m really looking forward to it.

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