Prince Royce on How Music and Soccer Bring the ‘Passion’ Out in People (Exclusive)
The 30-12 months-vintage crooner is set to headline the 2019 Major League Soccer All-Star Weekend, kicking off the week-long festivities with a free Target concert on Saturday, July 27, at Wall Street Plaza Orlando, Florida.
Shortly after the information of his unique show had been introduced, ET hopped at the smartphone with the Latin heartthrob, who could not assist however explicitly his pleasure approximately being a part of the MLS All-Star activities, in addition to sharing what fans can expect, now not only from his performance, however his upcoming album as correctly.
Prince Royce: I have a manager who I do way see as a fanboy or groupie for whatever until we begin talking about football. He loves soccer, any opportunity, soccer-related; he’s like, “Oh my god, you need to do that!” So, we began running with MLS a while back. I sang the national anthem at a Real Madrid v. Barcelona recreation, an entirely emotional second. Those video games are notable. That was when we began to get into football. I was given into football within the last two or three years following the games due to my supervisor. Little by little, we started operating extra with them and did a commercial these days. I think it is high-quality. I’m honored to be the first headliner in this superb MLS All-Star Weekend. Orlando has proven me so much, love. I accomplish many concert events there; human beings have exceptional electricity, and a huge Latin community exists.
What approximately football do you like, and how has it impacted your existence?
I think it’s extraordinary to have peer soccer blended with the track because they have one similar aspect: ardor. Growing up, I could watch people watch the World Cups; for instance, you notice the bar trashed up, human beings are ingesting, they have their jerseys on, and I constantly question what drives these humans to be so passionate. And you can see that it’s only a great sport, family-oriented and the music is identical. You see human beings in live shows crying, and you spot them singing, and for me, it cannot go to Orlando and feature a fantastic weekend. I’m also going to the game, so I’m excited to get to sit back and chill.
For many people, soccer is a way to de-press and relax. What helps you get inside the proper kingdom of thoughts?
The right state of thoughts, being attentive to music. Sometimes, before a concert, I take a shot or a drink — I do not know if soccer gamers do this [laughs]. But with a lot occurring internationally, when I think about concert events, sports activities, and amusement in wellknown, I suppose it is a place wherein human beings visit to forget about things. To forget about paintings, to overlook any troubles they’re going through. They take their households and kids, which is an awesome component. It’s simply an All-Star Weekend to have fun and enjoy Orlando. Human beings will fly in from all around the United States of America. For me, it is a pride to carry happiness to human beings. That’s what tune brings to people; that’s what soccer brings to human beings. So, I am right here to give more joy to people.