Emilia sits down with Billboard News over coffee in Miami to talk about her new single “Bodypainting,” the pressure of leveling up after MP3, and what fans can expect from her next album era. She also shares how her collab with Zara Larsson, “Girl’s Girl (Girls Trip),” came together, reflects on performing at Coachella with Luísa Sonza, and explains why Miami has become a key place for studio sessions and finishing album details.
Plus, Emilia opens up about staying grounded in Nogoyá, Argentina, her fitness routine as therapy, fashion week moments and answers unexpected “Hot Coffee Pot” questions—like whether she gets jealous and if she uses a hotel alias.
Emilia
You don’t know. We got an email from Zara Larsson’s team that wants to do a song with you and me [laughs] What? No. Wow. I don’t know if you’re sure about this information you’re giving me. Don’t get my hopes up.
Jessica Roiz
Hi, friend, how are you? It’s been so long.
Emilia
Very well, and you?
Jessica Roiz
So happy to be catching up here over a little coffee.
Emilia
Me too.
Jessica Roiz
I see you with your flow. We’re here today at Studio 24 Coffee. First time I’ve been here.
Emilia
Me too.
Jessica Roiz
[laughs] OK. Welcome.
Emilia
I want to say a… matcha girl.
Emilia & Jessica Roiz
Matcha girl. [they laugh]
Emilia
I got into that, I got in. What do you want? I think — are you for coffee or for matcha?
Jessica Roiz
I’m going to try the tiramisu latte.
Emilia
Me too.
Jessica Roiz
But can you make it skinny?
Cashier
Yes, of course.
Emilia
Very good choice. I’m going to go a bit more traditional, I think. Um, the iced matcha latte.
Cashier
Yes.
Emilia
Can it be with oat milk?
Cashier
Of course.
Emilia
Perfect.
Cashier
Right away, I’ll bring them to you.
Emilia & Jessica Roiz
Thank you so much.
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