SuperstarSelena Gomezhas had a career many artists can only dream of. At only 32 years of age, she’s not only an accomplished musician, she’s also an actress, producer, and billionaire beauty maven. As fans are aware, Gomez began her career in show business as a child actor, with her most notable role being the spunky and sarcastic Alex Russo in the hit Disney Channel TV seriesWizards of Waverly Place.From there, she branched into several aspects of entertainment, but most notably music.
As the lead singer of the bandSelena Gomez and the Scene,Gomez put out many hit singles, such as “Naturally,”" Love Song," and “A Year Without Rain.” In 2012, the band parted ways, and Gomez went on to chart her success as a solo artist. While she has had many successful songs as a solo artist, her breakthrough came with the 2015 hit “Good For You.“Not only did the single cement Gomez as a serious artist, but it also shed her girl-next-door image in favor of a more grown-up artist.
“Good for You” Showed a Side of Selena Gomez We’d Never Seen Before
2015 was an excellent year for Selena Gomez’s career. Not only did she co-star in two major films that year,Hotel Transylvania 2andThe Big Short, but she also topped thebest-dressed list at the Met Galaand achieved her second number-one album withRevival. The lead single from her second solo album, “Good For You”, was also a massive success, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was, to date, not only Gomez’s third single that made it into the top ten but also her highest single debut ever. The over-three-minute track was co-written by Gomez and several other notable artists, such asJulia Michaelsand rapperASAP Rocky, the latter of whom was also featured on the remix.
‘Cause I just wanna look good for you, good for you, oh-oh
I just wanna look good for you, good for you, oh-oh
Let me show you how proud I am to be yours, leave this dress a mess on the floor
Still look good for you, good for you, oh-oh
-’ Good For You' - Selena Gomez
“Good For You” is arguably one of Gomez’s most sultry tracks, which features erotic lyrics and an intoxicating melody. In a December 2015 interview with Billboard magazine, Gomez revealed that the number one thing she felt insecure about, which was the tone of her voice, ended up being the best part of the song. The President of Interscope Records also mentioned in the interview that Gomez wanted the song to be empowering and about a subject she had never discussed before.He also added that Gomez was adamant about the track showing her vulnerability and sexy side.“Good For You” ushered in a whole new era for Gomez, who had previously been known for a more wholesome image. As Gomez added in a subsequent interview with Audacy, she couldn’t connect to the heartbreak theme of the song when she was 14 as she could at age 23. She said that the song and album helped her gain a better understanding of who she was, both creatively and personally, as a more mature artist and human being.
Selena Gomez’s Vocals Have Grown Into a Subtle but Powerful Instrument
Selena Gomez and her fiancé, songwriter and record producer Benny Blanco,are fast becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest power couples. The highly successful pair cemented their status by releasing a joint album calledI Said I Love You First, which features Gomez singing vocals. Since her Disney days, Selena Gomez’s voice has grown noticeably richer and more expressive. While the famous pair have worked on many songs together in the past, their album is undoubtedly their most vulnerable work to date. In arecent interview with Richard Wilkins on Australia’s ‘Today’ show, Blanco described his feelings about making the album with Gomez. “We just started making music in our house as a little fun activity, and then all of a sudden we had one song, then two songs, then three songs, then four songs. And I am like, ‘Oh s**t, we have like an album starting to happen,” he said. “She’s just a joy to work with. It was better than working with anyone else because, at the end of the day, I get to kiss her too.”
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As for Gomez, she revealed what it was like working with Blanco on Spotify’s Countdown. “So, we’d get up in the morning and have a conversation. But our conversation was never led going, ‘What are we going to write in the album?’” Selena said in the clip. “It was a very, like, ‘This is on my mind’…like ‘How does that make you feel?’ kind of thing.” It’s clearSelena Gomez has moved past her Disney image, creating a deeper, more mature soundthat shows she’s grown into her own as an artist.
