The Colombian singer Ilona recently shared how one of her greatest musical successes was born: ‘Looking for an end’, a song that became a hymn for millions of Colombians thanks to her appearance in the iconic series of Caracol Televisión ‘your stereo voice’.
“You know that all the songs have a story …” Ilona said when remembering the composition process. The funny thing is that this song was not initially planned for the album. “I was out of the songs that we had pre -produced,” he said.
‘Looking for an end’: Ilona’s song that marked a generation
The idea arose during a trip to Argentina, when they asked to compose a couple of new songs. “I picked up that first idea, I restructured it and showed it to puppy the next day,” Ilona said.
It was then that the producer added “a bridge”, as she describes it, and together they finished shaping her. “This is a hit,” was the immediate puppy reaction.
And he was not wrong. ‘Looking for an end’ became the entrance song of ‘Your stereo voice’, program that premiered on September 5, 2006 and that, with their daily stories, marked an entire generation.
Ilona also recalled how this song was part of other productions such as ‘Love A Palos’ and ‘Women to the limit’.
-Beyond the screen, the song touched deep fibers in the public. “Many people feel identified with that song And I feel super lucky and super grateful to have been inspired to create this song that you have wanted so much, ”said the artist.
Composed between Bogotá and Buenos Aires, ‘Looking for an end’ was more than a musical success: it was the starting point that catapulted Ilona in the Colombian musical radar and became an essential part of the memories of many.
The song transmits a clear message: learn to close cycles. And today, almost two decades later, it continues to resonate strongly among those who listen to it.
Last year, Ilona returned to the world of music with ‘Street stories’, an EP composed of six songs written by herself.
In this work, the singer portrays her soul and experiences, marking a new stage in her artistic career. This launch was made by the hand of Carlos Vives, after signing with his record label, Gaira local music.
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