Carly Rae Jepsen: How The Pop Superstar Handled her Meteoric Rise to Fame, Learned the Art of Collaboration, and Why She Says Friendship Is the Key to a Great Song
Sep 19, 2023
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Carly Rae Jepsen, pop superstar, discusses her meteoric rise to fame, handling pressure, and the art of collaboration. She reflects on the power of singing, early days as a singer-songwriter, and her latest album 'The Loveliest Time'. Also, she shares insights on navigating fame and her vision for the future.
Carly Rae Jepsen's musical journey has evolved over the years, from folk to pop to a more experimental sound.
During the pandemic, Carly wrote and released "The Loveliest Time," an introspective and melancholic record that explored themes of loneliness and healing.
Carly values collaboration and enjoys working with different producers and songwriters to bring her ideas to life.
Deep dives
Exploring Different Musical Styles
Carly Rae Jepsen's musical journey has evolved over the years, from folk to pop to a more experimental sound.
The "Loveliest Time" Album
During the pandemic, Carly wrote and released "The Loveliest Time," an introspective and melancholic record that explored themes of loneliness and healing.
Collaborating with Others
Carly values collaboration and enjoys working with different producers and songwriters to bring her ideas to life.
Evolution as an Artist
Carly's sound and style continue to evolve, and she embraces the freedom to explore different genres and experiment with her music.
Defining Success and Future Plans
Carly's focus is on having a happy and joyful life, and she hopes to continue growing her audience, experimenting with her sound, and leaving a lasting legacy with her songs.
At the beginning of 2012, Carly Rae Jepsen was working as a waitress in Vancouver, BC, dropping off demo tapes and playing coffeeshops in her free time. By the end of that year, she was a global superstar thanks to her hit song "Call Me Maybe". Since then, Carly has become a pop fixture with four chart-topping albums. She joins Guy to talk about how she handled the pressure of her sudden rise to fame and built a career, her secret to good collaboration, and the inspiration behind her latest albums: "The Loneliest Time" and "The Loveliest Time".