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Quevedo Celebrates His Canarian Roots on GQ's Summer Cover

The artist from Gran Canaria presents his new album 'El Baifo' as a tribute to his homeland and the island's music scene.

Generic image of an urban artist in a Gran Canaria landscape for a summer magazine cover.
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Generic image of an urban artist in a Gran Canaria landscape for a summer magazine cover.

Canarian artist Quevedo is featured on the summer cover of GQ magazine, paying homage to Gran Canaria and his musical origins.

Renowned singer Quevedo, originally from Gran Canaria, is the star of the summer issue cover for the prestigious magazine GQ. The photo shoot, conducted entirely in various locations across the north of the island, particularly in the Gáldar area, serves as an emotional love letter to the land where he grew up and to the vibrant Canarian music scene.
The production, which involved local Canarian professionals such as photographer Adrián Ríos, coincides with the release of 'El Baifo', the artist's latest musical work. In his interview with the publication, Quevedo describes this album as a return to his origins, the project he envisioned from the start. "It's the album I imagined when I started. On other albums, I've been all over the place," he states, adding that 'El Baifo' represents "that point of returning home" and reflects the perspective "of a local kid," while clarifying it's not a folk album but an urban project with a contemporary take on Canarian roots.
The artist also used the opportunity to champion his island identity. "It's cool to be born in Madrid, but I am Canarian. My people are here, my family is here. I feel deeply connected to the land, the landscape, the beach, the mountains," he affirms firmly during the conversation.
Regarding the collaborations on 'El Baifo', Quevedo highlights the participation of Nueva Línea, whom he considers "one of the most stimulating surprises in the current music scene." He also values the inclusion of figures linked to the festive imagery of the Canary Islands, such as Tonny Tun Tun and Elvis Crespo, regulars at the archipelago's carnivals. The singer also acknowledges the influence of Bad Bunny, defining him as one of his "great musical and personal inspirations."
During the interview, Quevedo also addresses the pressure of fame and social media, confessing to being "the most hated person in Spain" and how constant criticism of his physical appearance affected him, particularly in late 2023. After years of uninterrupted success, he decided to pause to reflect on his career path and reclaim aspects of his personal life. Looking ahead, while he will remain connected to music, he doesn't envision maintaining the current pace of international tours for decades, expressing his desire to "have a family, dedicate time to my children."

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