Spanish music has never burned brighter than it does right now: Rosalía is storming the charts and selling out arenas with her latest record “Lux“, while Aitana is having her international breakthrough moment with the anthemic “Superestrella“. Today, another artist steps forward to cement her place in that landscape — say hello to Sofía Martín.
You might already know her from a few places. Perhaps from her collaborations with internationally acclaimed DJs like Imanbek or VIZE. Perhaps you danced to her European smash hit “Tóxica“, or watched her compete in the 2023 Spanish pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest — where, she now proudly proclaims, she received the fewest points ever awarded to an artist. Or maybe you’ve simply pressed play on one of the songs she co-wrote that are racking up 50 million streams each on Spotify.
Either way, today is the day you will get to know the real her. She returns bolder, sharper, and more fully herself than ever before — with her second studio album,“SPAIN LOVES ME“.
The record was written and produced in partnership with both old and new friends, among them high-profile producers like VIZE (Tokio Hotel, Sam Feldt, Alan Walker) and Oliver Epsom (Robbie Williams and James Blunt). Sofía even worked with international and national Hyperpop royalty on the record as she was able to collaborate with one of PC Music’s earliest signings, GFOTY, on a LVL1 production (Rakky Ripper).
Together, they have created one of the most interesting concept albums we’ve heard in a long time. Across the nine tracks, which include the insanely catchy pre-singles “AMÉN” and her viral TikTok hit “HABLAS ESPAÑOL?, Sofía Martín cleverly explores her heritage and identity, all without taking the topic too seriously.
“I wanted to showcase my own perspective: a Spain that is open, diverse, multifaceted, and free”, Sofía Martín shared with us in an exclusive interview.
The result is a collection of songs that are both personal and catchy, creating a world of their own. “I wanted to play with it—with clichés, pop culture, and irony but at the same time tell a sincere story.” Sofía told us. “For a long time, I felt caught between two worlds. That used to unsettle me because I thought I had to choose or clearly belong somewhere. But at some point, I realized that this very in-between space is actually my strength.”
You can hear her honing in on these strengths on tracks like “I LOVE SPAIN” or “HABLAS ESPAÑOL?”: Witty songwriting that made us laugh on more than one occasion is being perfectly paired with bouncy dance beats. The songs are fun, energetic, and, above all, very well-crafted pop music.
On other tracks on the record, like “MI CASA ES TU CASA” or “BRUJERÍA“, Sofía digs further into her roots, just on different sides of the spectrum. “MI CASA ES TU CASA” places the two singers’ vocals over an insanely sexy-sleazy Eurosummer beat, circa early 2010s. Think Alexandra Stan’s iconic single “Lollipop” and up it a notch, with GFOTY adding just the right flair to it. “BRUJERÍA“, on the other hand, sees the singer belt her heart and soul out over flamenco music. It’s her most personal song ever, as she told us: “I wrote the song during a time when I really wasn’t doing well, and it was actually never meant to be released“, she told us. “It was definitely intimidating to show myself like this, because I’m opening up so much. But at the same time, it also feels brave—and above all, right.“
“SPAIN LOVES ME” feels like the most logical step in the singer’s career: it’s a well-rounded new record that feels both true to her artistry while also playfully expanding on it. We get to hear an artist blossoming in front of our eyes while joyfully experimenting with her music. And we can’t wait to hear what’s next.
Be sure to check it out right here.
And don’t forget to read our interview with the singer. We had the wonderful opportunity to speak to the singer and ask her all of our burning questions. Spoiler: it got very open and honest.
Hola, Sofía! ¿Hablas Español?
No! Do you speak English?
On a scale of 1-10: How excited are you that your second album ‘SPAIN LOVES ME’ has just come out and your first concert is coming up next week?
I’m incredibly happy and proud. So much work and so much of myself went into this album – things you often don’t see from the outside. I’m more like a 5/10 in terms of excitement, but 10/10 in anticipation. Maybe the nerves will kick in later, but right now the joy just outweighs everything else.
The new album plays very lovingly with the Spanish nationality and some clichés. Where did the inspiration come from, and when did you realise, “Okay, this is my topic”?
The project stems from a very real feeling in my life: this sense of being “homeless.” For a long time, I felt caught between two worlds—in Spain I was “the German,” in Germany “the Spaniard.”
That used to unsettle me because I thought I had to choose or clearly belong somewhere. But at some point, I realized that this very in-between space is actually my strength—and also my home.
From that moment on, it was clear to me that this was my topic. I wanted to play with it—with clichés, pop culture, and irony—but at the same time tell a sincere story.
I find the topic particularly important right now because there are many discussions about it in Spain: What is Spain? Who is Spanish—and who isn’t?
With this album, I wanted to showcase my own perspective: a Spain that is open, diverse, multifaceted, and free—where you don’t have to fit into a box to belong.
We remember that you kicked things off in early 2025 with “Escondite Inglés” and teased a few songs. A few months later, the first official single from the new album, “Te Olvidé,” was released. Take us through your thought process: What happened to the other songs, and how did the switch come about?
To be honest, I didn’t have a clear plan at the beginning. I just wrote songs because I love doing it.
Many of them worked out, but this time, it was important to me to work with a clear concept. In the end, the songs on the album are the ones that really fit into this world. The other songs aren’t gone—they just belong to a different chapter right now.
If we remember correctly, the album was actually supposed to be an EP. How did it end up becoming a full-length album instead?
Officially, it’s an EP, but to me it feels like an album. In terms of concept and the work that went into it, it’s a complete project.
In the video to “I LOVE SPAIN,” we see you as a small child, and “BRUJERÍA” sounds like something completely new for you. What was that like: Was it fun to show these sides of yourself, or was it also intimidating?
“I LOVE SPAIN” is, for me, almost the heart of the project. The song takes me back to my roots, and to that feeling I had even as a child—that sense of being in between, but also that deep love for Spain.
“BRUJERÍA” shows a completely different side of me. I wrote the song during a time when I really wasn’t doing well, and it was actually never meant to be released. I write a lot of songs just for myself, without knowing if anyone will ever hear them. When I finally showed it to my team, everyone encouraged me to finish it.
It was definitely intimidating to show myself like this, because I’m opening up so much. But at the same time, it also feels brave—and above all, right. And in the end, this vulnerable, honest side is also part of who I am as an artist.
Overall, the new songs seem much more self-deprecating and also more laid-back to me than they did on your first album two years ago. You just have to read the lyrics of “AMÉN” or “I LOVE SPAIN.” Was that a conscious decision, or did it come organically, for example, through your collaboration with your producers?
I think that’s just part of who I am. I’m a very optimistic person and often try to take things with a sense of humor.
Especially with a topic like this, I wanted to consciously bring a sense of lightness to it. At the same time, I’ve learned to express myself more clearly and to play with language more.
Talking about “AMÉN”: You can play guitar and studied music. How did that prepare you for writing songs like “Hablas Español” or “AMÉN”? Do you ever have to laugh at yourself while writing?
To be honest, studying music doesn’t necessarily make songs like these any easier. On the contrary, it’s precisely these seemingly simple, direct, and funny lyrics that are often the hardest. I find it much easier to hide behind metaphors or write classic love songs. The challenge here was to write something that’s clear and accessible, yet still has a strong message.
And yes—I really do laugh at myself a lot while writing and get excited when I come up with a good punchline.
With “AMÉN,” the religious aspect was an additional challenge because I knew exactly what I wanted to say, but also that it could be interpreted in different ways. In the end, though, it was important to me that it felt right—and that it was fun.
Especially in today’s music and in the industry, I feel that we women can and are allowed to express ourselves much better.
You have a collaboration with GFOTY and LVL1 on your record, among others: how did you pick them?
In this case, it was a bit magical: I’d had this idea in my head for years and had created countless versions of it, but it never quite felt right.
The album was actually already finished, but one day, when I was really busy and hanging out in the studio, I decided to give the song another shot. Suddenly, everything fell into place—I wrote my verse and built a new production. I then sent the song straight to my creative director, Chema Díaz—just on a whim. And that very same evening, he forwarded it to the two artists. Within a few hours, everyone was on board, and a few days later, the song was finished.
That was one of those moments when you realize: Some things just take time—and then happen at exactly the right moment.
You went back to Benidorm for the album and video shoot. What was it like for you to go back there after your participation at the Bendiform Fest in 2023?
Nice. I’m from nearby and have a lot of memories there. It almost feels like a little piece of home. I got an incredibly warm welcome—and this time I was even able to bring my dog back with me.
Let’s suppose “SPAIN LOVES ME” really takes off: Would you venture into “Germany Loves Me” next?
Maybe that’s the plan.
You sing “I love Spain and Spain loves me”: what do you love most about Spain?
The people and the mindset. That openness, warmth, that zest for life. And yeah… the food, too. And maybe the paella as well.
If you could recommend one track from your album to the readers of this interview, which one would it be and why?
The intro. You’ll understand why when you hear it.
You once shared in your Instagram Stories that you’re taking dance lessons now. Do you have the steps down for the concert yet?
Good question… let yourself be surprised.
Last but not least, a look into the crystal ball: What can people expect from Sofía Martín in the coming months?
Lots of festivals, solo concerts, new music, and travel—even outside of Europe. And then we’ll see where “SPAIN LOVES ME” takes us.
Any last closing words?
Today I understand something else: My home isn’t a place, but the moment when I arrive at myself—and where I’m loved just as I am. Maybe I don’t always know where I belong, but I know who I want to walk with. Thank you to everyone who is part of this journey.
Spain loves me and I love you.
And we love Sofía Martin!
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