Demi Lovato says Rosalía’s new album 'LUX' makes her want to ‘quit music’

Rosalía’s fourth studio album, LUX, has been out for just over a month, yet it’s already impossible to ignore its impact. Critics and fans alike have hailed it as one of 2025’s standout releases.

But beyond the reviews, the album has been creating waves in Hollywood and across the music industry. Demi Lovato, known for her powerhouse vocals, has joined the chorus of admiration. 

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Her response to LUX is nothing short of awe. Appearing on Jack Coyne’s podcast, Track Star, she revealed the profound effect Rosalía’s music had on her own artistic ambitions.

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“This album is so good it makes me want to quit music," she said, "when I heard this album I was like 'maybe it is that deep', like maybe my next album has to be that deep," Demi continued, "hearing this album makes me want to push myself as an artist."

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Lovato, who released her ninth studio album, 'It’s Not That Deep,' just two months ago, described her reaction as part admiration, part creative envy. When asked if hearing another artist’s work had ever made her feel jealous, she explained that the feeling is inspiring rather than destructive, explaining how the album challenged her to aim higher.

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The singer elaborated further, reflecting on how LUX set a new benchmark for depth in pop music. Lovato isn’t the only superstar captivated by Rosalía’s latest work. 

Madonna, long known for spotting unique talent, publicly hailed LUX as proof of Rosalía’s creative genius. “Thank you, Rosalia. I can’t stop listening! You are a true visionary!!!” she wrote on social media ahead of the album’s release. Alejandro Sanz has also praised the album for its audacity and originality.

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The ambitious scope of LUX explains this star-studded admiration. The album was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra and features songs in thirteen languages, including Spanish, Catalan, English, Latin, Sicilian, Ukrainian, and Arabic. 

The music draws on spiritual and historical themes, referencing figures from Saint Rosalia of Palermo to Patti Smith, and blends operatic, classical, and contemporary pop sounds.

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Rosalía herself has described the album as a personal, introspective journey. She emphasized that LUX was created entirely without artificial intelligence, assembled “like a puzzle, like a labyrinth” with meticulous human precision. 

“A white canvas is like looking into an abyss,” she said, explaining the vulnerability and courage it took to create the album. Fans and critics alike have responded to this daring approach with enthusiasm.