Selena Gomez opens up about the inspiration behind her music
She has a new documentary called My Mind & Me
Last updated 10th Nov 2022
In early November, Selena Gomez released her new song 'My Mind & Me' followed a day later by her documentary film of the same name. The film follows Selena as she travels around world, talking about her feelings, and music by the singer features heavily in the film, including the title song.
What is the inspiration behind Selena Gomez's new music?
Now, the singer has opened up more about the inspiration behind the music on her new album, saying it's about personal experiences that fans don't know about.
Speaking to Seventeen, the 'Lose You To Love Me' singer said: "To be honest, I'm now telling stories that people don't know. People I've dated that people don't know. Experiences I've had that people don't know. I've created this private life that's just mine."
She continued: "Now I have to tell these stories and people are going to ask a lot of questions…If I'm being completely honest it's been really difficult. I'm really used to go going into a setting with the same people in my circle and banging out music."
What is Selena Gomez's new song called?
Sharing a black and white close-up photo of the top half of her face, Selena told her fans: '“My Mind & Me,” my new song from the upcoming film on @AppleTVPlus, is out November 3rd at 5 am PT/ 8 am ET/ noon GMT. 🖤 You can presave it now.'
The new song, also called 'My Mind & Me', is featured in the trailer for Selena's new film due out on 4th November, where she can be seen travelling the world meeting people from different walks of life.
Since Selena announced her new single, which is the follow-up to 'Calm Down' with Rema, fans have been eager to hear more with one writing: 'SELENA PLEASE WE WANNA HEAR IT RN', (sic) British singer Pixie Lott also commented: '💛💛💛💛💛'. Meanwhile another fan wrote: 'Yayyyy!! Can’t wait to hear this and watch the documentary! ♥️'. (sic)
Is there a trailer for My Mind & Me?
Yes, there is a trailer for Selena Gomez's new film. The trailer was released on 10th October and features clips from the movie as Selena travels around world and talking about her feelings. She can also be seen meeting an old school friend and her kids.
"What makes me happy is connection, and it helps me get out of my head," she says in the trailer, as the lyrics to her song play in the background. "My Mind & Me, we don't get along sometimes, it gets hard to breathe, but I wouldn't change my life."
When is the song 'My Mind & Me' released?
'My Mind & Me' is out now, it was released on 3rd November at midday GMT.
When is the film My Mind & Me released?
My Mind & Me is available on Apple TV+ now, it was released on 4th November 2022.
Now take a look through some of Selena Gomez's biggest collaborations:
‘Send It On’ with Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato
Cast your minds back to 2009, when Selena teamed up with fellow Disney stars Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers to bring us 'Send It On'.
‘One and the Same’ with Demi Lovato
Best friends Selena and Demi paired up again in 2009 to release the pop tune 'One and the Same'
‘Good for You’ with A$AP Rocky
In 2015 the singer collaborated with American rapper A$AP Rocky to bring us the melodic 'Good for You'. The rapper has teamed up with other big names such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Mark Ronson and Rihanna.
‘I Want You to Know’ with Zedd
That same year, the star paired up with Russian-German DJ Zedd on the song 'I Want You to Know', with the dance tune climbing up the U.S and UK Charts.
‘We Don't Talk Anymore’ Charlie Puth
Charlie is known for his gorgeous vocals, and this song is no exception! Teaming up with the star in 2016, 'We Don't Talk Anymore' quickly hit the U.S and UK charts.
‘It Ain't Me’ with Kygo
Moving to 2017, Selena teamed up with popular Norweigan DJ Kygo on 'It Ain't Me'. Famed for the hit dance remix 'Higher Love', Kygo has collaborated with massive names like Rita Ora, Zara Larsson and Ellie Goulding.
‘Fetish’ with Gucci Mane
The American rapper has worked with a plethora of stars such as Travis Scott, Quavo and Drake, and in 2017 Selena joined that list. The sultry track really showed off the pair's talents, and was a huge hit with fans.
‘Wolves’ with Marshmello
Collaborating with electronic music producer and DJ Marshmello in 2017, Selena released the chart topper 'Wolves'. Marshmello has collaborated with various artists to build a collection of popular electronic tunes, including Bastille with 'Happier' and Anne-Marie with 'Friends'.
‘Taki Taki’ with DJ Snake, Ozuna and Cardi B
The singer then collabed with DJ Snake in 2018, bringing us the Spanish bop 'Taki Taki'. As well as Selena, the song also featured the talents of Cardi B and Ozuna.
'A Sweeter Place' with Kid Cudi
Selena teamed up with American rapper Kid Cudi on her track 'A Sweeter Place', which featured on her 2020 album 'Rare (Deluxe)'.
'Let Somebody Go' with Coldplay
Coldplay and Selena Gomez teamed up on 'Let Somebody Go'. The song was originally announced to be part of Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' album in October 2021. The song was announced for release on 7th February 2022.
'Calm Down' with Rema
September 2022 saw the release of Selena's collaboration with Nigerian singer/rapper Rema, in the form of single 'Calm Down'. With the help of going viral on TikTok, the track was a hit with fans and peaked at Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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