Songwriter and artist Keityn shares how he created some of the biggest Latin hits in recent history with Shakira (“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”), Karol G with (“Tusa,” “Provenza” and “TCQ ”), Maluma (“Hawaii”). He shares about writing J Balvin's new album, how Shakira's 'Acróstico' is a testament to her motherhood, his new song with Tiago, how he finds songwriting inspiration and more!
Keithyn
When we did “Hawai” we didn't think about the artist, it was stored for 6 months. I showed it to several artists and they didn't want it.
Leila Cobo
Really?
Keithyn
Hi, I'm Keityn and this is Billboard News.
Leila Cobo
We're glad to have you, because you just won ASCAP Composer of the Year.
Keithyn
Yes, I won Composer of the Year.
Leila Cobo
11 songs, including which?
Keithyn
“Bzrp Music Sessions 53” with Shakira, I think “TQG”, “Acróstico”, I can't remember, can I see a picture?
Leila Cobo
Check out a photo because it's an impressive listing.
Keithyn
Yes.
Leila Cobo
While you're looking at the picture, I want to know how you make a song like “TQG?”
Keithyn
“Monotonía”, “Frágil”, “El Amor su de Vida”, “Amargura”, the one with Romeo “for the last time”, “Según Quién”, “Mi Ex Tenía Razón”, “El Amor su de Vida, ” and this is.
Leila Cobo
Nothing.
Keithyn
There are little things.
Leila Cobo
Among these 11 songs, 8 or 9 were sung by women.
Keithyn
Almost everyone.
Leila Cobo
You're a man in an age where many say women should sing songs made by women, but you seem to have a knack for knowing how to think like a woman.
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