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Nelly Furtado admits that writing her new, all-Spanish album, "Mi Plan," wasn't in her plans at all after finishing a hectic tour to promote her last chart-topping record. "I was physically tired and I wasn't feeling inspired. It was almost as if I lost my pop inspiration to write in English," Furtado said. "I just needed a new outlet, and I found it by writing in Spanish." The 30-year-old singer told The Associated Press at a Miami recording studio that her fourth full-length album, which is set for release Sept. 15 on her own Nelstar Music label, more intimately explores the passion that fuels relationships "I think this album has some of my first true love songs ever. They're not complicated. They're not over-intellectualized, and I found it liberating to be able to sing in the Latin language and to express myself from my Latin soul," said Furtado, the Canadian-born daughter of Portuguese immigrants. The Grammy-Award winner, who vaulted up the pop charts with such indelible tracks as "I'm Like a Bird" in 2000 and "Promiscuous" in 2006, is set to deliver a new fleet of mostly up-tempo, melodic tunes on "Mi Plan." "Manos Al Aire" and "Mas" have already hit the airwaves, and two more songs are expected to be available on iTunes in the coming weeks leading up to the album's release. The 11 songs on the album include collaborations with Mexican singers Alejandro Fernandez and Julieta Venegas, Spanish singer Concha Buika, Latin hip-hop singer La Mala Rodriguez and Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra. And classical singer Josh Groban's cameo on "Silencio" was a "huge blessing," Furtado said. "I thought it was important to sort of showcase on this album an artist that people know more for their English recordings," she said. "So, I thought by working with Josh would actually elevate my point that language isn't a barrier when it comes to music." Source: 9news.com and two new pics of her in the studio: http://furtado.xtreemhost.com/albums/userpics/10003/normal_nellystudio.jpg http://furtado.xtreemhost.com/albums/userpics/10003/normal_nellystudio2.jpg :wub:

Interesting ^_^ Little X. I wasn't too keen on the Promiscuous video though :( Official Tracklisting: 1. Manos al Aire 2. Más 3. Mi plan 4. Sueños feat. Alejandro Fernández 5. Bajo otra luz feat. Julieta Venegas 6. Vacación 7. Tiempo suficiente 8. Fuerte feat. Concha Buika 9. Silencio ft. Josh Gorban 10. Como lluvia feat. Juan Luis Guerra 11. Feliz Cumpleaños Source: NellyFurtadoTwitter So no Juanes duet :( Was hoping for one but ah well.

Released August 24th. This is one of my favourite songs of the year. Amazinggg :wub:

Baby momma. Can't wait for this :wub: I love all her albums. Having a bit of a Kelis fest atm.

I'm so glad you post in here Nimbus haha. Makes me posting all this news seem worthy. Thanks for all your updates it's appreciated :D and Yep definately looking foward to that single. Trio of women! Should be interesting.

She is lovely. Swoon <3 Hey everybody! Great things are happening and coming in the near future. 'Manos Al Aire' my first single has been out for about a month now, and I have received some positive feedback. My second single, 'Mas' will be available on Tuesday July 21st on i Tunes. The videos for both singles have been shot and I cannot wait for you all to see them. I am looking forward to an inteview on July 29th, with MTV's Alexa Chung. Check out the new news section of my Bestfan profile to see a sneak peak from my first video, for the single 'Manos Al Aire'. There is plenty more to come in the next few months leading up to the release. -Nelly Furtado Video is being premiered on Alexa Chung show 29th July ^_^

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/NellyFurtado_Ninhas/Mi%20Plan%202009/countdowntonelMiPlan.jpg Getting 4 songs before 'Mi Plan' is released :o -August 11 - Mi Plan featuring Alex Cuba single -September 1 - Bajo Otra Luz featuring Julieta Venegas & La Mala Rodriguez single -September 15- Mi Plan album release. Album release pushed forward a week too. Wooo.

Really like it <3 Not as instant as Manos Al Aire but I can see this being a grower. Video has already been shot too :o Looking forward to seeing that.

Indeed :P This is for people following the US Pace. Makes it a lot easier and without having to bother with spoilers and everything. AND considering its a whole Season ahead from the UK thread. *leaves thread at least until I'm properly up to date*

Noirin is awful. Sneaky. Bea however :wub: Best housemate along with Freddie. Nice AND entertaining. Best combination innit.

Confirmed via twitter that promo starts today and that the album has 11 tracks ^_^

Watched the pilot. Really enjoyed it :o Looking forward to the next episode. Might just download them online and get to US Pace :D

http://www.fashiongrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/picture-54.png b5FYahzVU44 Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Claireece Precious Jones, a sixteen-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want. Shes pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother, a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is a place of chaos, and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and an awful secret: she can neither read nor write. Precious may sometimes be down, but she is never out. Beneath her impassive expression is a watchful, curious young woman with an inchoate but unshakeable sense that other possibilities exist for her. Threatened with expulsion, Precious is offered the chance to transfer to an alternative school, Each One/Teach One. Precious doesnt know the meaning of alternative, but her instincts tell her this is the chance she has been waiting for. In the literacy workshop taught by the patient yet firm Ms. Rain, Precious begins a journey that will lead her from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self-determination. A difficult watch apparently but looks to be excellent. Praised extremely highly at the Sundance Film Festival. Lead actress is pretty much guaranteed a Oscar nomination I'd have thought.

Can't express enough love for this song. One of my favourite singles of the year.

Good news! ^_^ 30 second video preview: 60HneBTcPU8

#11 on the Hot 100. Beat 'It's Like That' at least. Don't see this going Top 5 tbh. Let's hope 'HateU' is as good as hyped. This has grew a bit more now. The Gucci Mane remix is :wub: Video is LOL. Love the guy with the hair dryer and she is looking tighttt.

Good to see Julie coming back. Always was one of my favourite characters. I thought Dylan would come back this season. What else is there for Katherine to do? :/

Released August 10th ^_^ I'm thinking at most a Top 15. Might be surprised though :D

I never used to like 'I Feel You' very much but I've grown to really like it :D Same with 'Give It To Me' and yes I would say 'Island of Wonder' counts although that was probably my least favourite from Folklore :( Fotographia is my favourite.

She is such an ass on twitter. I love her.

Couple more pics from the video shoot: http://furtado.xtreemhost.com/albums/userpics/10003/normal_l_00e118983e6c4fd581615019bb2b5afb.jpg http://furtado.xtreemhost.com/albums/userpics/10003/normal_l_8aa173116dc4452397e83a294dd08551.jpg I'm thinking a bit of walking and driving? :lol: I still love this song. Really looking forward to the album now. NO TENGO ARMASSSSSSS PARA ENFRENTARTE <33 :wub:

^ Excellent :D Thanks again for the updates much appreciated. Neww Pic: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UXXtJmb1kNs/Sl5vN8X7d4I/AAAAAAAAEJs/isbPQcwHjZE/s1600/nf.JPG :wub: And a message from Nelly providing a translation. How very nice of her ;o Hi everyone! I have done my own, creative, english translation for all you fans that don't speak spanish- you can actually sing along in english to every line, line-for line. Have fun with it! This captures the meaning of Manos Al Aire to me, in english, and is for all of you to enjoy. (Note-this is not a literal translation, it is an interpretation) MANOS AL AIRE SUBTITLES ( You) Tú (when you lose your self control) que pierdes el control (and you’re yelling in that tone) hablando en alta voz (you break my heart in two) hieres mi corazón (and I) Yo (try to hear you out) tratando de escuchar (but it’s hard to figure out) no me puedo explicar (how to tell you how I feel) que extraña sensación (You don’t want to understand me) Tú no me quieres entender (you just want to shut me up) y me mandas a callar diciéndome (and tell me I shouldn’t be so surprised) no me debo sorprender (and that I should realize) porque así es la realidad (that this is our love and I) de nuestro amor y yo (surrender) no tengo armas (I have no weapons) para enfrentarte (I put my hands up) pongo mis manos (in the air) manos al aire (I only) Sólo (want to love you) me importa amarte (with all that I have) en cuerpo y alma (like yesterday) como era ayer You Tú (when you lose your upper hand) que perdiste el control (you get so insecure) te dejaste llevar (and you hate the way it feels) por la inseguridad (I have seen you grow so much) Yo que te he visto crecer (but it’s never enough) me puedo imaginar (I tell myself you’ll change) que todo cambiará (Today we repeat the same game) Hoy aunque todo siga igual (you tell me “shut-up” again making clear) y me mandes a callar diciéndome (that if you had it your way) que tienes que dominar (I’d have no say) o será el final (and I can’t live this way) y yo no puedo así (I surrender) no tengo armas (I have no weapons) para enfrentarte (I put my hands up) pongo mis manos (in the air) manos al aire (I only) Sólo (want to love you) me importa amarte (with all that I have) en cuerpo y alma (like yesterday) como era ayer (I surrender) no tengo armas (I have no weapons) para enfrentarte (I put my hands up) pongo mis manos (in the air) manos al aire (I only) Sólo (want to love you) me importa amarte (with all that I have) en cuerpo y alma (like yesterday) como era ayer (like yesterday) como era ayer

Video: MrVZ1-XZwPk Animated Nelly. Shame she isn't in it for real :( Dunno about release dates and the such yet but this is obviously the next single.

Thanks for the updates :D Hopefully she gets going with a promo tour soon.

Michael :o Goshhh. How oldschool. How are you? I seen the topic and thought I'd comment. 1: Maximo Park - Questing, Not Coasting 1-1-2-3-1-1 2: Arctic Monkeys - Crying Lightning New Entry 3: Bloc Party - One More Chance 2-3 4: Slow Club - It Doesn't Have To Be Beautiful 5-1-1-3-4 6: The Killers - Dustland Fairytale 4-6 8: Doves - Winter Hill 6-6-8 9: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll 4-3-4-4-7-9 10: Florence & The Machine - Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) 7-7-5-8-10 8/10. Very very good :o