The wait is over for Rosalía fans. On Monday, the Spanish singer, songwriter and producer confirmed that “Lux” – the follow-up to 2022’s “Motomami” – will arrive on November 7 via Columbia Records.
The Grammy-winning artist appeared on Madrid’s Gran Vía to reveal the album’s official cover, a photograph of her in nun’s garb against a sky blue background. The journey to Gran Vía was captured on TikTok and Instagram livestreams. (Rosalía was driving and smoking a cigarette on the TikTok stream – which is against the platform’s policies. It’s possible this is why the live stream was interrupted.)
“I’ve waited so long for this day, this moment, and finally, this moment has arrived,” Rosalía said live. Vinyl and CD editions of “Lux” are already available for sale on its website, including a package with a limited edition signed postcard for $34.99.
Before the reveal, Rosalía had spent weeks spreading clues related to “Lux” on social media. Last month, she tweeted “LUX = LOVE.”
Earlier today, a billboard appeared in Times Square showing that “Lux” had a rumored November release date. Most recently, she shared a clip of herself listening to a symphony orchestra with a rosary between her teeth.
Rosalía also revealed during a conversation with Highsnobiety that she experienced personal growth during the process of creating the album.
“I’ve changed a lot, but at the same time I still think about the same things,” she said. “It’s as if I still have the same questions and the same desire to answer them. I still have the same love for the past and the same curiosity for the future.”
Rosalía’s “Motomami” was released in March 2022 and won Album of the Year at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards. The feat made her the first woman to win album of the year twice, following her win for “El Mal Querer” in 2019. A concept album, “Motomami” was produced by Rosalía alongside Noah Goldstein, Michael Uzowuru, Dylan Wiggins and Pharrell Williams.
Following the success of “Motomami,” Rosalía released feature films alongside Bjork, Blackpink’s Lisa and Ralphie Choo. She also released a three-song collaborative EP titled “RR” in 2023 with Rauw Alejandro. The set included popular tracks like “Beso,” “Vampiros,” and “Promesa.”
