VMAN magazine unveils its most recent digital cover story with none other than Maluma. Photographer Daniel Clavero captures Maluma for the occasion, delivering dreamy, aquatic images. Meanwhile, stylist Ugo Mozie takes fashion direction from Nicola Formichetti, curating modern looks from Calvin Klein. When he’s not posing for stunning pictures, Maluma talks to VMAN about his latest album “Papi Juancho” and thrilling VMAs performance.
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Maluma discusses the process behind his new ‘Papi Juancho’ album. “I’m very excited because I’ve been working on this album for the whole quarantine since I had to postpone my tour. I went back to my house in Medellín, and I had a lot of time to think and do the music that I really like. I’m really excited because from the first song to the last one; people are going to feel my essence.” The Colombian singer-songwriter continues, “This is the music that I like doing. Every song is reggaeton, and we have those vibes throughout the whole album. I love different rhythms; I love reggae, hip-hop, R&B, but right now, this album is the music that I really love doing, and that is reggaeton.”
Promoting music during the global pandemic, Maluma expresses, “I’m just performing a lot. I can’t wait to go back on tour, but for now, we had the opportunity to perform at the VMAs.” He adds, “I think that people need this kind of thing. If I can heal a little bit through my music, even if people have to watch it from their homes, it’s always an honor. Even without a crowd, at least I’m helping a little bit and sending good energy to people in their houses.”