Alex Warren opens up about the stories behind his new album Wild Child in this Billboard News Interview—from writing through grief and honoring his late parents to processing the life-changing success of his Billboard Hot 100 hit “Ordinary.”
Alex Warren
You have to think how many love songs I’ve written about this girl, you know? Like, at a certain point she’s like, “Alright, dude. I get it.” Hey, it’s Alex Warren, and you’re watching Billboard News.
Melinda Newman
I’m Melinda Newman with Billboard News, and we’re here with Alex Warren-
Alex Warren
Hey
Melinda Newman
. . . Who’s got a new album coming out.
Alex Warren
That I do.
Melinda Newman
It’s been a while since I’ve seen you.
Alex Warren
I know.
Melinda Newman
And you were just telling us you were surfing this morning.
Alex Warren
I was.
Melinda Newman
So life is good.
Alex Warren
It is, honestly. I’ve been surfing every day since I’ve been here. I love being in California, ’cause all I do is just surf and eat burritos. That’s literally it. I, I’m. . . I wish I was, like, a cool partier, showing up to all the celebrity hangouts. I literally, uh, f–k off and go surf.
Melinda Newman
I think you’re making the right choice.
Alex Warren
Yeah.
Melinda Newman
In addition to the surfing-
Alex Warren
Yeah
Melinda Newman
. . . you’ve had a really unbelievable year. This time last year, you were riding the wave-.
Alex Warren
Yeah, there you go. Alright . . .
Melinda Newman
Of your Hot 100-
Alex Warren
Yes
Melinda Newman
. . . smash,” Ordinary.”
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