AceShowbiz - Nelly Furtado has revealed her diagnosis with ADHD, reflecting on its impact on her music creation and personal journey. Diagnosed 18 months ago, Furtado believes she has had ADHD her entire life, but her childhood focus on music and instruments kept it in check.

Since then, she has found solace in dance and choreography as a coping mechanism. Furtado emphasized the benefits of discipline for her brain and the positive role it has played in her understanding and acceptance of her condition.

Furtado's ADHD diagnosis has influenced the creation of her new album, "7", which made her create 400 songs in the past four years. She described her musical process as non-methodical, with songs organically rising to prominence.

Featuring her topless on the cover art, tte album, she explained, cannot be consumed simply as background music. Instead, she aims to provide listeners with portals for escape and release. Furtado expressed her deep need for music daily, stating that it is an essential part of her brain function.

Her recent musical comeback includes collaborations with Dom Dolla on "Eat Your Man," and Justin Timberlake and Timbaland on "Keep Going Up." Furtado also performed at Coachella in April and will headline Machaca Fest in Mexico and Portola in San Francisco later this year.

Furtado's musical resurgence comes after a six-year break. In that time, she has pursued various interests, including playwriting, sewing, ceramics, and raising her daughter. However, her passion for music has remained unwavering.

The singer's introspection has led her to appreciate the enduring power of her music. She noted that her daughter's discovery of her music's popularity on TikTok, as well as the continued enjoyment of her songs in clubs, has solidified her realization that her music continues to resonate with audiences.