Camila Cabello, on the brink of unveiling her latest album C,XOXO, has shared a poignant reflection on her journey as a songwriter, attributing a pivotal moment of encouragement to none other than Taylor Swift.
In an interview with 11-year-old influencer Taylen Biggs, the former Fifth Harmony member recounted a transformative encounter with Swift during her early days of exploring lyricism.
“I was maybe about 16 or 17 when I met one of my songwriting heroes, Taylor Swift,” Cabello recounted fondly, reminiscing about their first meeting at the VMAs a decade ago. “I remember seeing her and Lorde sitting together and thinking, ‘I have to tell them I love them.’ They were both so sweet.”
At the time, Cabello was grappling with creative doubt, struggling to break free from a creative rut. Seeking guidance from Swift, she posed a question that would profoundly impact her artistic journey: “What would you say if you’re having a lot of self-doubt and you feel a little stuck?”
Swift’s response was simple yet transformative: “When that happens to me, [I] just keep writing through it. You just gotta keep going, keep writing through it.”
Reflecting on Swift’s advice, Cabello emphasized the enduring significance of perseverance in creative pursuits. “When you feel those voices of self-doubt, just keep going,” she emphasized. “You will find yourself on the other side of it.”
Since their initial meeting, Cabello has blossomed into a prominent solo artist, with three albums under her belt and a highly anticipated fourth album set to drop on Friday (June 28). Titled C,XOXO, the album promises 14 tracks, featuring collaborations including lead single “I Luv It” with Playboi Carti, and multiple appearances by Drake.
The former Voice coach has also developed a friendship with Swift since meeting the superstar all those years ago. In 2018, the former served as an opener on the latter’s Reputation Stadium Tour, something Cabello called a “full-circle” moment in an interview with Billboard later that year.
“I’ve been a huge fan of Taylor Swift since I was like 13 years old,” she added at the time. “I know literally all of her songs. She was one of the people that really inspired me to start songwriting.”
