Diane Warrenhas written hit songs for the soundtracks to movies fromMannequintoArmageddon.
She has three original songs in 2023 movies, but her song forFlamin Hotis especially personal.
Warren said she wrote The Fire Inside because she related to the movies subject.
Eva Longoria directed the film.
When I wrote the song, it was kind of like my anthem too.
The fire inside is a double entendre.
On the surface, Montanez was motivated by the spice of Latin food.
But Warren said the real fire inside is the passion any artist has to persevere.
Becky G recorded the song for the film.
Even as a legendary songwriter, Warren said she still has doors slammed in her face.
So she has become tenacious to make things happen.
Warren and Longoria were working in the same building when Longoria was developingFlamin Hot.
Warren was persistent, if perhaps a bit too early.
I am kind of annoying, Warren said.
Im annoying in the right way.
Im annoying because I care.
I really want to be a part of something.
Once Longoria had shot the movie, she relented and showed Warren a cut.
She began writing the song the following day.
Becky G is the latest artist to make a Diane Warren song her own and Warren chose her specifically.
Im casting the artist, Warren said.
You have to be authentic to the movie.
Warren also wrote the song with Latin rhythm to reflect the Montanez family.
It was natural, intrinsic to the song, Warren said.
I wrote it with that kind of beat.
Flamin Hotis streaming now on Hulu.
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