{"id":10288,"date":"2026-08-04T20:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T19:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/lucero-continues-to-reinvent-herself-in-mexican-music-interview\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T20:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T19:55:00","slug":"lucero-continues-to-reinvent-herself-in-mexican-music-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/04\/lucero-continues-to-reinvent-herself-in-mexican-music-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucero Continues to Reinvent Herself in Mexican Music: Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter releasing the song \u201cTodo o Nada\u201d alongside Pancho Barraza last year, and more recently unveiling a new version of \u201cTriste Recuerdo\u201d in the tribute album <em>\u00a1Que Viva Antonio Aguilar!<\/em>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/lucero\/\">Lucero<\/a> is ready to continue her journey in regional Mexican music. The iconic singer and actress has begun revealing tracks from a new album titled <em>Fuertes Declaraciones<\/em>, starting with the song of the same name, released on July 30.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-related-artists \/\/ lrv-u-margin-tb-1 lrv-u-flex u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl-max lrv-u-align-items-center lrv-u-margin-l-00@desktop-xl a-glue@desktop-xl lrv-a-glue--t-0 lrv-a-glue--l-0 u-margin-t-29px@desktop u-margin-t-250@mobile-max u-margin-lr-auto@desktop-xl-max u-max-width-400@desktop-xl-max u-width-100p@mobile-max u-max-width-80@desktop-xl\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  lrv-u-color-white a-font-primary-fancy-m lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-text-align-center a-article-related-module-title lrv-u-padding-tb-050\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tExplore\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"a-article-related-module-wrap lrv-u-flex u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl lrv-u-flex-grow-1 u-width-100p\">\n<div class=\"o-card lrv-u-flex u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl-max u-align-items-center lrv-u-position-relative u-flex-basis-100p lrv-u-padding-b-075\">\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column u-width-80 u-width-160@mobile-max lrv-a-glue-parent lrv-u-flex-shrink-0\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  lrv-u-height-100p\">\n\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/lucero\/\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-crop-1x1 lrv-u-height-100p\" style=\"\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"o-indicator lrv-a-glue a-glue--b-n050 lrv-a-glue--r-0 a-glue--t-auto a-glue--l-0 lrv-u-margin-lr-auto u-pointer-events-none lrv-u-background-color-brand-primary lrv-u-border-radius-50p u-width-20 u-height-20 a-icon-related-artist lrv-a-icon-after\"><\/p>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"c-tagline  a-font-secondary-fancy-xxxs@desktop-xl a-font-secondary-fancy-s@desktop-xl-max lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-color-black u-padding-t-13 lrv-u-padding-b-2 lrv-u-margin-tb-00 lrv-u-text-align-center lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-border-color-black lrv-u-width-100p\">See latest videos, charts and news<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cMexican music has always been present in my heart and my life,\u201d says Lucero, who in her 48 years of career has sung pop, mariachi, banda sinaloense, and now, for the first time, sierre\u00f1o and even tumbado. \u201cI wanted to innovate and dare to do something different without it feeling forced.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cFuertes Declaraciones\u201d is the first single from a 14-track album, set to be released in February 2027 under Seitrack. The LP will include three covers, three collaborations \u2014 with Majo Aguilar, Joss Favela and Los \u00c1ngeles Azules \u2014 and eight originals. Until its release, Lucero will unveil one song each month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lucero - Fuertes Declaraciones (Video Oficial)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xEPFs8ixzSA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSoon to receive her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the artist, lovingly nicknamed \u201cThe Girlfriend of America,\u201d began her career at age 10 as a child actress and debuted in music at 13 with the album <em>\u00c9l<\/em> (1982). Over the years, she placed 16 entries on <em>Billboard<\/em>\u2018s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/charts\/latin-songs\/\">Hot Latin Songs<\/a> chart, including six top 10s. \u201cVeleta\u201d nearly missed the top spot, reaching No. 2 in 1993.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHer latest entry on that chart was \u201cCaminar Contigo\u201d with Joan Sebastian, part of their collaborative album <em>Un Lu*Jo<\/em>, which reached No. 4 on Top Latin Albums \u2014 where Lucero has secured 11 career entries, with three sets landing in the top 10. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/t\/interview\/\" id=\"auto-tag_interview\" data-tag=\"interview\">interview<\/a> with <em>Billboard Espa\u00f1ol<\/em>, the singer behind the pop hits \u201cElectricidad\u201d, \u201cCu\u00e9ntame\u201d and \u201cYa No\u201d delved into her connection with Mexican music, her daughter Lucerito (who is also a singer) and her enduring bond with her ex-husband <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/mijares\/\">Manuel Mijares<\/a>, with whom she has continued performing throughout the years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Even though you\u2019re a pop star, you\u2019ve sung regional <strong>Mexican<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>music since the early days of your career.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMexican music has always been present in my heart and my life. I\u2019ll never get tired of saying that it\u2019s the most beautiful music in the world. Early in my career, I recorded \u201cTriste Recuerdo\u201d and it was a huge success. That\u2019s why it was such a gift for me to participate in Antonio Aguilar\u2019s album with that iconic song. I thanked Pepe [Aguilar] so much because it\u2019s such an honor for me to sing this iconic piece. It\u2019s very important that the audience hears these songs again in new versions and that younger generations discover them. I also have two albums with banda produced by Luciano Luna and several with mariachi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>The late Joan Sebastian often said publicly that you were his muse and someone very special to him. You even recorded an album together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<em>Un Lu-Jo<\/em> was a wonderful album with my dear friend Joan. He had something perhaps platonic for me \u2014 we can admit it now. I had the privilege of enjoying his talent and his friendship during his final years. Shortly after we made that album, he passed away, but he left behind a magnificent legacy. In almost all my projects, I like to include something from Joan; it adds a touch of good luck to my work. This time is no exception, as I included \u201cMe Gustas\u201d [on the new album] in a more intimate and acoustic version.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>The title <em>Fuertes Declaraciones<\/em> <em>(Strong Statements)<\/em> hints at a different side of Lucero. What can fans expect from this production?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIt\u2019s a different album in my career, definitely. I wanted to innovate and dare to do something different without it feeling forced. That doesn\u2019t mean doing things that don\u2019t suit me or singing lyrics that don\u2019t align with who I am. You always have to respect your age, your essence, your image and what the audience expects from you. This album brings innovation \u2014 a refreshed and recharged Lucero. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>The lyrics are bold, something we haven\u2019t heard from Lucero before. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIt had to sound modern, like what\u2019s currently trending in regional Mexican music, but naturally in line with my age and style. I felt very comfortable doing what I did without forcing anything. I was incredibly fortunate to work with great songwriters like Amanda Coronel, Horacio Palencia, Iv\u00e1n G\u00e1mez, Geovani Cabrera and Aureo Baqueiro, who is also the producer. I believe we succeeded in showcasing a mature Lucero singing about love, heartbreak, life and women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>What\u2019s it like being the mother of someone as talented as Lucerito, who\u2019s also a singer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tI love that my daughter invites me to share her projects, although I also try not to get too involved because, in the end, she\u2019s carving her own path. She\u2019s pursuing what she wants to do and stepping away from mom and dad, as she\u2019s already a woman creating her own identity. I loved being close to her during her recording sessions, and she\u2019ll be presenting her work very soon. I admire her and offer advice when I can because, at the end of the day, she\u2019s mature enough to make decisions about her project, which I\u2019m sure the audience will love.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>What\u2019s the secret to maintaining a healthy relationship \u2014 and even working together \u2014 with Mijares?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tI think we\u2019ve been fortunate and smart to enjoy the good things in life in a beautiful way. Being married and then separating many years ago doesn\u2019t mean fighting; it means remaining friends and partners for our children forever. That\u2019s why we can work together \u2014 because we admire each other, get along well, and continue to support one another\u2019s projects.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ubpass.co\/billboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2HpFicp.png\" alt=\"Billboard VIP Pass\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/latin\/lucero-upcoming-album-fuertes-declaraciones-interview-1236308921\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After releasing the song \u201cTodo o Nada\u201d alongside Pancho Barraza last year, and more recently unveiling a new version of \u201cTriste Recuerdo\u201d in the tribute album \u00a1Que Viva Antonio Aguilar!, Lucero is ready to continue her journey in regional Mexican music. 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