Dominican singer Tokischa revealed details of her debut album 'Amor & droga' during an interview in Marbella, describing it as an honest alternative to her previous commercial hits.
Dominican artist Tokischa, known for pushing boundaries with explicit lyrics and a provocative image, offered a rare glimpse into her personal journey during an interview in Marbella, where she discussed the release of her debut album, 'Amor & droga'. The conversation, held in the coastal town, delved into the creative process behind the album and her evolution as an artist.
Tokischa, who rose to fame through viral singles, admitted that the album was a step she had skipped earlier in her career. 'It was a step I maybe skipped at the beginning, and I really wanted to do it,' she said. 'But because of the way my career was going, I didn't have the opportunity to concentrate on it. I found a space a few years ago where I could take the time and focus on telling a story in this way.'
The album, titled 'Amor & droga', explores themes of love, pain, and addiction. The singer explained that the process helped her heal. 'I started healing a long time ago, when I quit drugs,' she revealed. 'Actually, the album stirred up many emotions, made me feel a lot of things again, and uncovered many traumas. What I gained was understanding that I really did heal, because I didn't go crazy doing this.'
'I feel proud and empowered to be telling this openly,' she added, reflecting on the final outcome.
Unlike her previous hits such as 'Delincuente', which have a more commercial sound, 'Amor & droga' takes an alternative approach. 'The project is alternative, not commercial at all, not like 'Delincuente' and those songs I did, but it's honest. It's real, something I wanted to communicate through my art,' Tokischa stated.
The artist has long been a target of criticism for her explicit content and aesthetic. When asked how she copes with negative comments, she responded, 'By not thinking about it. I can't think about it, because when you think about it, it can limit you in some way. I can't think about what they'll say, what they'll believe. I have to guide myself by what I feel.'
Tokischa traces her rebellious streak back to her childhood. 'I love honesty, I am very honest. I like to say things as they are. Since I was a child, it caused me many problems, at home, with my family... I grew up in a very aggressive environment and I got into trouble many times for being that way. So, instead of shutting me up, it made me stronger. I feel we live in such a fake society... Everything is fake, from food to bodies. I am a rebel at heart because I also like to go against the grain.'
During the interview, she also addressed her relationship with religion. 'I love God, to me He is everything. The Church is a stranger. In the Church there is separation, there is no acceptance,' she said, distancing herself from institutional religion while maintaining personal faith.
Tokischa's debut album marks a significant milestone in her career, which has been built on collaborations and singles without a full-length project. The interview in Marbella provided a window into the mind of an artist who continues to challenge norms, using her music as a vehicle for raw expression. As she prepares to tour with the new material, fans can expect an intimate yet confrontational performance style that mirrors her unapologetic persona.
The album 'Amor & droga' is now available on streaming platforms, and Tokischa is scheduled to perform in select European cities later this year. For those in Marbella, the interview served as a reminder of the town's role as a meeting point for international artists.
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