0:57

In this Cracks Podcast episode, Colombian singer‑songwriter Juanes opens up about the hidden toll of a decade of massive success. He describes feeling exhausted, depressed, and questioning the purpose of his endless tours, ultimately deciding to pause his career despite lucrative offers. While playing acoustic guitar late at night, he experiences a powerful epiphany that reconnects him to the pure joy of singing and playing, reaffirming that his art is driven by feeling rather than fame or money. Juanes recounts his early fascination with Metallica, which shaped his musical ambition, and narrates his risky move to the United States to seek mentorship from Gustavo Santaolalla, enduring financial hardship and uncertainty. He reflects on the relationship between money and artistic value, emphasizing that true value attracts money, and shares his commitment to fairly compensating the musicians he works with. Host Oso Trava frames Juanes as a uniquely enduring and evolving Latin music icon, highlighting the complexity behind his public persona.

Chapters

More from Oso

2:20
youtube.com

BUSINESS MASTERS LIVE 2026

3d ago
2:31
youtube.com

🌕 María José en Cracks Podcast

3d ago
1:33
youtube.com

🌕 María José en Cracks Podcast

3d ago
1:39:50
youtube.com

MARÍA JOSÉ: Mi RELACIÓN con el DINERO, MATRIMONIO y MI HIJA #405

5d ago
1:43
youtube.com

VERACRUZ EN CDMX

1w ago
1:58
youtube.com

AMOR VS NEGOCIO

1w ago
2:34
youtube.com

RESTAURANTES EN PANDEMIA

1w ago
2:25
youtube.com

¿TRABAJAS CON TU ESPOSA?

1w ago
2:59
youtube.com

¿Por qué DEJE LA UNIVERSIDAD?

1w ago
2:57
youtube.com

GRACIAS ABUELA ...

1w ago
1:00
youtube.com

DESCONECTATE 90 MIN

1w ago
See all content