‘We got to do what we love with who we love.” On “I Said I Love You First,” the collab album from fiancés @selenagomez and @bennyblanco, the duo explores themes of love, vulnerability, and their journey as a couple.The album was a way for them to let their guard down with each other, explore their love story, and create music in an entirely new way along with trusted collaborators including @Finneasofficial and @officialcharlixcx. By creating the project almost exclusively in benny’s home studio – an environment neither one had ever created a full project in - Selena and benny were able to reach a newfound level of depth, comfort, and honesty in their shared music.
In this episode of Countdown To, Selena and benny discuss their lives and their love story in benny’s home in Los Angeles, CA. The couple also cruise around the city reminiscing on their favorite dates and the early days of their relationship.
Spotify Music Studios Executive Producers: Isabelle Homola, Sarah Patellos Producers: Ashley Graver, Jana Coffey, Bella Jackson, Sara Madani Additional Editor: Stefano Sanchez
MGX Creative Director: Karam Gill Executive Producers: Karam Gill, Andrew Primavera Head of Production: Blase Biello Head of Post-Production: Harrison Kunz Producer: Maggie Phillips 1st AD: Constantin Preda Key Production Assistant: Andrew Jensen Production Assistants: Kelsey Lorensen, Jake Bergman, Chris Peters Director of Photography: Elijah Guess Camera Operators: Steven Wetrich, Onyinyechi Ogomaka, Selena Webb 1st ACs: Aaron Seller, Carolina Rodriguez 2nd ACs: Sabrina Mendez, George Arevalo Stills Photographer: Tracy Nguyen DIT: Erin Teevens Gaffer: Hiram Borges BBE: Chris Ginnaven Key Grip: Zane Tan BBG: Ashley Petrie G&E Swing: Justin Schultz Audio Mixer: Randall Good Editor: Emily Ventura Post Production Coordinator: Erin Teevens Colorist: Greyson Sawyer Sound Design: Troy Pierce
