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María Becerra Releases ‘Quimera’ After Near-Fatal Ectopic Pregnancy

She rebuilt the project from zero around four alter egos as an artistic response to a life-threatening complication.

Overview

  • Quimera arrives as Becerra’s new studio album, released Friday following a complete rewrite that replaced a previously finished record.
  • She recounts nearly dying during a second ectopic pregnancy, spending seven days hospitalized with intensive care and intubation after a severe internal hemorrhage.
  • Becerra says specialists are still running tests to identify the cause of her ectopic pregnancies, and she describes a calmer outlook on becoming a mother in the future.
  • The album’s concept features four personas—Maite, Jojo, Shanina and Gladys—across 17 tracks spanning pop, urbano, R&B, salsa, dembow and experimental sounds.
  • Glamour España put her on its cover and named her Woman of the Year as she readies anticipated concerts at River Plate.