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” Enrique thinks that image can become a determining He feels that in order to stay current, it is important for
factor in the success of an artist “But in the end, the song an artist to have his feet firmly planted on the ground
comes first and image is secondary.” It is interesting to and that human contact and direct interaction with
him that the radio continues to be the most important people who are both his audience and his clients is vital.
means of promotion for music and yet in this medium He believes that when performers lose touch they
an artist’s image is not visible. stop understanding their audience and risk eventually
Enrique goes on to say that he does not think that fame losing it,
separates celebrities from the rest of the world.

I am fully aware of how fortunate I have been, especially during times

of financial crisis and I thank God for that. My closest friends are

simple people, who I have known all my life, some of these friendships

date back to my school days. They are people who lead simple daily

”lives, who have children and families of their own.
Excited about the release of his new album, Enrique he while working on the video for one of his biggest hits
thinks it will surprise his audience but hopes fans will "Escape". The couple hasn’t been apart since then
find it different and innovative. He feels that in the music Kournikova is fully aware of its complexity of the
world performers need to adapt to new tendencies and entertainment industry and accepts Enrique role in it
cater to more sophisticated audiences who are looking perfectly.
for new rhythms, mixes and combinations. Getting After eighteen years in the music industry and ten
involved with artists from other musical backgrounds world tours he admits to still getting nervous before
helps Enrique experiment with elements that he may each concert and has not been able to get rid of the
not dabble with on his own. These collaborations are “tickling’ in his stomach before a live performance. But
very enriching although doing them does not guarantee he hopes to never stop feeling this way because he feels
success. that the day the nervousness stops may be the day he
The singer does not find combining his personal and would need to retire, as it would mean he has lost the
professional life complicated he met his girlfriend, Ana desire to perform. However at this stage in his career,
Kournikova, a Russian American retired tennis player, he feels he still has many projects left to do.

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