“I think it would be really fun for Timbaland and I to do a Vegas residency of ‘Loose,'” Furtado shared with NME. “We could play the album from beginning to end, because I do think it captures the world we were in at the time.”

Las Vegas residencies are now very popular for music stars to perform their greatest hits live. Furtado and Timbaland, who have worked together on many hit songs over the years, like their recent success “Keep Going Up” with Justin Timberlake, view this as a chance to connect with their fans again and honor their musical legacy.

“We didn’t want it to sound perfect. We wanted it to sound real,” Furtado explained. “The idea was [to lay] my trippy, melancholic, bittersweet melodies and lyrics over Tim’s heavy beats and make a dreamy type of mix within that.”

Beyond the excitement of a potential residency, Furtado is gearing up for the release of her first album in seven years, titled 7, scheduled to debut on September 20. She credits her 20-year-old daughter, Nevis, who served as an A&R on the new album, for helping to shape its direction and maintain her artistic integrity.

“She’d literally be like, ‘Mom, why are you using auto-tune on this song?’ You think it sounds cool but it doesn’t,” Furtado shared with NME, highlighting her daughter’s candid feedback and influence.

Furtado talked about how “Loose” was made, saying it was deliberately not perfect to express genuine feelings better than a perfect sound.

Nelly Furtado’s journey to 7 and Las Vegas residency with Timbaland

7 is a special album for Nelly Furtado because it reflects her personal journey. Since her last album in 2017, she has been a mother to two children, which changed her life in a big way. Even though she took a break from making music, she found a new sense of purpose and creativity. Nelly was inspired by the lively feeling of performing live on stage, and this influenced the sound and vibe of her new songs. 7 shows how her life experiences and passion for music have shaped her latest work.

“Something told me I needed to get back in,” Furtado revealed. “I knew I wanted to make an album that reminded me of the vibes and energy you get at a soundcheck when you hear your voice coming back at you loud from the speakers.”

Eminem’s respect for Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is known for her ability to constantly reinvent herself and her music. Her recent record-breaking Eras Tour represents the various successful stages of her career. Swift has seamlessly transitioned from country to pop music, as well as indie and alternative styles.

Her ability to stay relevant and connect with fans from various musical genres has been a defining feature of her career. Eminem’s reference to Swift in the interview appeared to acknowledge her success in this area, even as he reflected on his own.

The interview clip quickly went viral on social media, particularly among Swift’s fans, known as Swifties. A Taylor Swift fan account on X (formerly known as Twitter) shared the video, causing huge debate among fans. Many Swifties were overjoyed with Eminem’s seemingly positive remarks about Swift.

One fan wrote, “Eminem sent Taylor flowers after Kanye stormed the stage and ruined her VMA speech. He’s always liked her.” Another user commented, “I knew Slim Shady would love Taylor.”