Selena Gomez celebrates her 32nd birthday: best songs of her career
23 july 2024 в 02:13
Selena Gomez is now 32 years old!
From Barney & Friends to Only Murders in the Building, Gomez continues to bring joy to her fans year after year. She is not only admired as an actress and performer, but also respected for openly discussing her struggles with mental health and raising awareness about these issues. When she turned 30, she mentioned how she embraced «growing up» and «stopped caring about what people say», - becoming more reflective with age and solidifying herself as a true role model.
But no matter how much the former child actor is okay with life moving forward, we want to «Slow Down» and remember the work she has released over the years, especially her songs.
So in honor of our «Same Old Love» for Selena, let’s take a look at some of our best songs that helped shape her career and remain fan favorites.
«Come & Get It», - released on June 19, 2013, was the lead single from Gomez’s debut solo album «Stars Dance». This track marked a shift to a more mature sound, blending pop with Indian and tribal influences. The song, written by Gomez, was a commercial success thanks to its infectious chorus and vibrant sound, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
«The Heart Wants What It Wants» — an outstanding track from Gomez’s compilation album «For You» (2014), released on November 6, 2014. This emotional ballad explored themes of heartbreak and longing. The song, written by Gomez, Antonina Armato, David Jost, and Tim James, showcased her amazing vocal performance.
Released on September 10, 2015, this song was the second single from Gomez’s album «Revival». This mid-tempo track combined synth-pop and R&B, with Gomez’s emotional vocals. Co-written with Charli XCX, Ross Golan, Benny Blanco, and Mikkel S. Eriksen, the song explored disappointment in recurring relationships and resonated with listeners due to its infectious chorus and powerful message.
On June 22, 2015, Gomez released the lead single from the album «Revival», - «Good For You», - featuring rapper ASAP Rocky. This sensual pop song showcased a more mature voice and confidence from Gomez. Co-written by Gomez, ASAP Rocky, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and Nick Monson, the song touched on themes of self-empowerment and sensuality.
This song — a powerful ballad from the album «Rare», - released on October 23, 2019 — discussed self-discovery and healing after toxic relationships. Co-written by Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Matthias Larsson, among others, it was praised for its sincere emotion and minimalist sound, allowing Gomez’s vocals to shine.
Released on October 25, 2017, in collaboration with Marshmello, this song combined EDM and pop, with Gomez’s vocals conveying vulnerability and a desire for connection. The atmospheric sound and emotional lyrics received positive reviews, and it became a commercial success, reaching high positions on global music charts.
On January 14, 2021, Gomez released «De Una Vez», - focusing on healing and self-love after a breakup, with lyrics like «Ya no duele como antes, no» (It doesn’t hurt like before). The song blended reggaeton, pop, and R&B, with a dreamy sound and emotional vocals.
This song was included in the album Revelación. Thanks to her Spanish-English EP, she received her first Grammy nomination in 2021 for Best Latin or Urban Album.
I know many songs truly don’t need an explanation, but this one just had to be on the list
From Barney & Friends to Only Murders in the Building, Gomez continues to bring joy to her fans year after year. She is not only admired as an actress and performer, but also respected for openly discussing her struggles with mental health and raising awareness about these issues. When she turned 30, she mentioned how she embraced «growing up» and «stopped caring about what people say», - becoming more reflective with age and solidifying herself as a true role model.
But no matter how much the former child actor is okay with life moving forward, we want to «Slow Down» and remember the work she has released over the years, especially her songs.
So in honor of our «Same Old Love» for Selena, let’s take a look at some of our best songs that helped shape her career and remain fan favorites.
«Come & Get It», - released on June 19, 2013, was the lead single from Gomez’s debut solo album «Stars Dance». This track marked a shift to a more mature sound, blending pop with Indian and tribal influences. The song, written by Gomez, was a commercial success thanks to its infectious chorus and vibrant sound, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
«The Heart Wants What It Wants» — an outstanding track from Gomez’s compilation album «For You» (2014), released on November 6, 2014. This emotional ballad explored themes of heartbreak and longing. The song, written by Gomez, Antonina Armato, David Jost, and Tim James, showcased her amazing vocal performance.
Released on September 10, 2015, this song was the second single from Gomez’s album «Revival». This mid-tempo track combined synth-pop and R&B, with Gomez’s emotional vocals. Co-written with Charli XCX, Ross Golan, Benny Blanco, and Mikkel S. Eriksen, the song explored disappointment in recurring relationships and resonated with listeners due to its infectious chorus and powerful message.
On June 22, 2015, Gomez released the lead single from the album «Revival», - «Good For You», - featuring rapper ASAP Rocky. This sensual pop song showcased a more mature voice and confidence from Gomez. Co-written by Gomez, ASAP Rocky, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and Nick Monson, the song touched on themes of self-empowerment and sensuality.
This song — a powerful ballad from the album «Rare», - released on October 23, 2019 — discussed self-discovery and healing after toxic relationships. Co-written by Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Matthias Larsson, among others, it was praised for its sincere emotion and minimalist sound, allowing Gomez’s vocals to shine.
Released on October 25, 2017, in collaboration with Marshmello, this song combined EDM and pop, with Gomez’s vocals conveying vulnerability and a desire for connection. The atmospheric sound and emotional lyrics received positive reviews, and it became a commercial success, reaching high positions on global music charts.
On January 14, 2021, Gomez released «De Una Vez», - focusing on healing and self-love after a breakup, with lyrics like «Ya no duele como antes, no» (It doesn’t hurt like before). The song blended reggaeton, pop, and R&B, with a dreamy sound and emotional vocals.
This song was included in the album Revelación. Thanks to her Spanish-English EP, she received her first Grammy nomination in 2021 for Best Latin or Urban Album.
I know many songs truly don’t need an explanation, but this one just had to be on the list
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