Latin pop fans, take note, because Sam Vazquez is making herself known in 2026.
Last month, the rising star released her “Quiere Quiere,” a bouncy ballad about encountering unreciprocated feelings and learning to let go, and this month, she’s followed it up with the saucy and infectious new single “Mua Mua Mua.” Both Spanish-language pop tracks discuss romantic relationships, but “Mua Mua Mua” takes a more playful and flirtatious approach, with Sam focused on having fun, without messy emotions like love getting in the way and messing things up. The release is also accompanied by a four-part mini-series following a casual relationship in collaboration with RAM. We had the pleasure of chatting with Sam about both tracks and their contrasting approaches to romance in the interview below.
Sweety High: What were the inspirations behind “Quiere Quiere” and “MUA MUA MUA”? Was they inspired by real-life flirtations?
Sam Vazquez: Different types and shades of romantic relationships inspired these two songs.
“Quiere Quiere” talks about not having your feelings reciprocated and not receiving clear signals, while “Mua Mua Mua” is a cynical and direct flirtation. It’s like saying: “I like you, but let’s be clear, we’re not going to have a serious relationship—just something physical. Let’s have fun.” Both songs tell different stories that happen at different moments in time.
SH: Could you provide a rough translation of the message of the songs for your English-speaking listeners?
SV: “Quiere Quiere” is about choosing yourself first and getting tired of mixed signals.
“Mua Mua Mua” is: “I’m single and so are you. I’m not looking for anything serious—I just like you, and I’d love for us to have fun together, even if it’s only for one night.”
(Image courtesy of Sam Vazquez)
SH: What does these songs mean to you, and what do you hope it will mean to your listeners?
SV: To me, “Quiere Quiere” is about letting go of what no longer adds value to your life, learning to release and choose yourself.
“Mua Mua Mua” is like a tutorial on how to have something casual while being honest from the very beginning—a kind of liberation. I’d love for people who listen to these songs to empathize with others’ feelings when deciding to enter a romantic relationship or simply enjoy their freedom.
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SH: What’s your favorite lyric from each song? Why?
SV: “Quiere Quiere”: “I wish you were perfect, but that’s impossible.”
I like this line because it talks about stopping the idealization of your partner and realizing they’re a person who makes mistakes just like everyone else.
“Mua Mua Mua”: “There’s no love, no one gets hurt.”
It makes it clear that this invitation to spend a night together is an opportunity to have fun without the responsibility of forming an emotional attachment afterward.
(Image courtesy of Sam Vazquez)
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SH: How did you go about creating the fun, carefree instrumentation for these tracks? Why did it feel perfect for the songs’ vibes and messages?
SV: When producing the music that accompanies the lyrics, we always try to make sure the message of the song is also reflected instrumentally—that the music creates the kind of mood where a conversation about the song’s theme could naturally happen.
SH: What can you tell us about your collaboration with RAM? What’s the four-part mini-series about, and when will fans be able to experience it?
SV: This mini-series focuses on telling the different stages of romantic love that a person can experience: wanting a serious relationship, then enjoying being single and more. It captures this emotional rollercoaster, and you can find it on RAM’s Instagram or on my profile as well.
SH: Is there anything else we should know about you or the song right now?
SV: I like being honest in my songs. Sometimes you end up wanting something more from someone, and other times you just want to have fun. Human beings change, and change is part of our nature. As long as we respect others and are honest, there are many ways to experience relationships.
(Image courtesy of Sam Vazquez)
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