Alejandra Guzman Releases Confessional Power Ballad “Lado Oscuro”

 

Alejandra Guzmán is facing her dark side…

The 52-year-old Mexican musician, singer, composer and actress comes face-to-face with her demons in her newly released single “Lado Oscuro,” a confessional power ballad that finds her as vulnerable as ever.

Alejandra Guzmán

“We all have that side, the dark side. Even the moon has a dark side,” the Mexican rock icon tells Billboard. “[In ‘Lado Oscuro’] I am talking about myself and what I’ve learned in life. I am talking about making peace with my own demons instead of taking care of them or hiding them.”

Known for her anthemic rock en español tracks like “Eternamente Bella” and “Mala Hierba” and characterized by her hoarse vocals and fierce, rebellious attitude, Guzmán is set to release a new album this year. Without revealing much, she previews it will stay true to her “old sound with a new Alejandra” twist.

Guzmán Records Her New Album, “Primera Fila,” in Mexico City

Alejandra Guzmán’s next project will have fans in the front row of the action…

The 45-year-old Mexican singer/actress has recorded her new album, Primera Fila, at a Mexico City concert that Guzmán called “very special, very different.”

Alejandra Guzmán

Mexico’s “Queen of Rock” gave the audience a mix of songs, some old favorites and some new tunes, during the recording of the album that will feature 16 numbers and go on sale in November.

During the filming – which featured audience cues for applauding and cheering –

Guzmán had to repeat some songs. But that didn’t stop the crowd from enjoying Guzmán’s music, including duets with Dani Martin, Beatriz Luengo, Luis Fonseca and Draco Rosa, with whom she sang in English.

At Churubusco Studios, Guzman debuted songs like “Quitatelo,” “Entre los Dos” and “Como Ladrones,” while singing well-known numbers like “Eternamente Bella,” “Volver a Amar,” “Hacer el Amor con Otro” and “Yo Te Esperaba.”

The latter song, written for her daughter Frida when Guzman was pregnant with her, was one of the more emotional moments of the concert and was performed in a quiet, intimate atmosphere.

During her career, the Latin Grammy-winning singer has sold 15 million albums worldwide.