The Final Stretch

Claudia Lenti — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:47:05 +0000

I always held the . It was just a question of un . It was just a question of unlocking the right door. This is more than music, more than fame, more than a revolution. This is the beginning of the future I always dreamed of and one that is manifesting itself ever so beautifully ever since I understood that I was not like them - they were right - I am much much more Con amore, Claudia Lenti La Italiana de la Salsa Thank you to all the amazing people I have met whom understood and saw the vision. When the right souls connect, art takes it’s form and grows into a masterpiece. Thank you Irina @bobsprod (as one woman to another, you just get it and made it possible) Thank you Danny from @bellavespamtl for reaching out & believing in my brand and all that I represent as an Italian woman Thank you to @blanche.du.bois & @iammichaelz & @gloriaa.scrocco for your talent on screen (the laughs we had were so soul fulfilling) Thank you to @patisseriedolcesapore & @carrerasresto for trusting us and lending us your beautiful locations to be able to film this, for your wonderful staff who took such good care of us and for the Antipasto and the Smash Burgers Finally a big thank you to @corinnekay.makeup & @karinamiriello for understanding the role & identity of La Italiana de la Salsa You helped bring her to the screen Che Dio vi benedica #italiana #cinema #pelicula #storytime #boss" aria-hidden="true">

01 - ANTIPASTO - OUT NOW So thrilled to anno So thrilled to announce the introduction of this new chapter ‘Antipasto’ marks the ending and beginning of a season and I am so proud of this body of work as it sets the tone for the rest of the album. The full story will drop piece by piece throughout the next year, as I continue to shed and transform, evolve and grow into the woman I am today, versus who I was yesterday, and who I will become tomorrow. Music continues to be a vessel for me to express, create, dream and inspire and I couldn’t be more thankful. I thank you for your patience, I know many of you kept asking when my next release would be, and after months of working on all aspects of my life & career, I can finally say, I am back La Italiana de la Salsa didn’t come to play. She came to deliver, execute, and succeed, because in my culture nothing goes to waste, not even the waste itself I want to thank my family & close friends for reminding me of where I come from and who I am - most importantly - my value. I want to thank Divino Amore for welcoming me every Sunday when I needed. I want to thank God for answering all those prayers, for removing me from circles I didn’t belong in, for opening my eyes to the truth and for getting me through the process. I also want to thank the following people who made this possible: @eloydavidmora Mix & Master @out.of.fear.music Video concept & direction @peligrosa.aif @peligrosa.aif @auguste_8 Actors : @leitow_nunez @freddyernestovaldesmartinez @osmundocalzado @erick.philippeaux @billylamprou @tonyvincelli A special thank you to my Nonna Tita For giving me her veils, gloves & most treasured vintage items, and also for inspiring me everyday Finally, I want to thank myself. I know now more than ever just what I am made of, because I did it in the most difficult of circumstances and ultimately succeeded. I understood that rats can’t rattle a Queen, hence I left them behind to eat themselves Salute a tutti chi ci vuole male Con il cuore intatto Claudia Lenti La Italiana de la Salsa #italiana #laitalianadelas" aria-hidden="true">

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These pictures are black and white. The story behi Some of those words are becoming this album. Today, I’m running my empire on my own terms My music. My business. My family. A life I’ve worked hard to rebuild, and a peace I’ve learned to protect There’s a woman behind this microphone who fought for the life she’s living now. You’ll hear her in every song, in all the languages, in all her depth, truthfully and honestly - unapologetically (Listener discretion is advised) Call it Vol II, call it a new era, call it wtv you want because the truth is, opinions no longer serve me If the hat fits… Signed, La Italiana de la Salsa #italiana #unapologetically #omertà #tryme" aria-hidden="true">

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Heavy lies the crown. It’s been said that before every triumph, there comes a storm. God knows I have faced many storms, and in those times, I have discovered an endurance that I did not know I had. I have learned to accept the tribulations. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ” – Isaiah 41:10.

I have put everything on the line. There is no refuge in anything I am doing. I question if it is even sane to risk so much of myself just to be able to reach that mountain top. We each have our own aspirations, and although mine involve pushing through this career, it isn’t just about the music – it’s about my happiness. Everything is at stake, and I’ve gone all in. It takes focus, it takes discipline, and it takes serious courage to brace through every thought, doubt, disappointment and rejection. It is literally like climbing a mountain and feeling like every time you get a little higher, you are faced with a bigger obstacle that stands in your way. An obstacle that puts you at the brink of having to decide whether you should continue climbing, or if you should retreat somewhere in the valley.

Why am I blogging about this? Because I am human, I am heart, I am the love that I put into this world. If at the end of the day, my results don’t reflect my efforts (in the eyes of the public), it won’t matter – because I gave it my all, I gave all of my heart, I sacrificed it all. Although I have learned in this time to separate things, as to not put them all in the same melting pot, the truth is, they are all in the same pot. I cannot shut off my mind, nor shut off my heart, and I simply cannot be that person who just goes cold for the benefit of something. It is just not me lol. I don’t want to reach the top of the mountain and find myself alone. The only way I get there, is by doing it the right way – by respecting my core values and not bending them for my own benefit.

Social media isn’t all it is cut out to be, and I am an artist that believes in keeping it real – always. I also know that many of us struggle with these ideas in our daily lives so maybe I can serve as a reminder that this is part of life.

This is the final stretch before 2025. All eyes on me, all pressure on me, all cards on deck, with no refuge and I will keep on until it is completed. I never end a chapter or a phase without having given it my all. This is the phase that I have wanted the most – while not wanting it. It has also taught me a very valuable lesson. Essentially, you hold the key to your life, and to your success, and to your future. There is no knight in shining armor, no miracle waiting at the door – no. You are the blessing, you are the light, you are what you do, you are what you choose and what you give. You are what you allow – and 2025 – be it as it may – will transpire to be the year that I allow it to be. Whoever is on board is welcome to stay, and for those who are unsure, you can secure your place at bay. This is all I can share for now. Stay tuned for what is coming and in case I don’t blog again, I wish you all the happiest of holidays. Remember to value the precious moments with your loved ones, the rest is just noise.

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The Final Stretch