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Born in Spain in 1975, Enrique
                                                                                                 Iglesias is the son of
                                                                                                 popular Spanish singer Julio
                                                                                                 Iglesias and Isabel Preysler,
                                                                                                 a well-known Madrid
                                                                                                 socialite.
                                                                                                 Iglesias grew up largely in
                                                                                                 Miami and began singing as
                                                                                                 a teenager. He released his
                                                                                                 self-titled debut album in
                                                                                                 1995 and, like his subsequent
                                                                                                 studio works, proved to be
                                                                                                 an enormous success.
                                                                                                 Iglesias had sold more
                                                                                                 than 60 million records
                                                                                                 worldwide. His most
                                                                                                 successful songs include
                                                                                                 "Bailamos," "Rhythm Divine,"
                                                                                                 "Be With You," "Escape,"
                                                                                                 "Maybe," "Don't Turn Off The
                                                                                                 Lights" and "Hero."

When we asked Enrique if he had               this place at home during the night. When          easy for anyone to identify with; others only
                                              inspiration strikes, I cannot stop writing until   have special meaning for the artist himself.
a magic room to write his songs he laughed.   I almost finish the entire song. I lock myself     He feels that both the Internet and social media
“Where did you hear that? I only wish I had   in my small home studio and often spend the        make the relationship between an artist’s image
a magic room but the fact is that any place   entire night writing.” All the songs Enrique has   and his talent more accessible for anyone while
can turn into a magic room provided you       written have a special place in his heart and are  at the same time increasing competition and
are comfortable and inspired. I usually find  reminders of particular landmarks in his life.     the level of talent needed to succeed in the
                                              Some of the songs contain messages that are        music industry today.

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