Guerdy Abraira, a celebrity of “The Real Housewives of Miami” group, after all, revealed a surprising event during a recent podcast recording, which quickly transformed into a duet with the legendary 80s singer-songwriter Brenda K. Starr. Abraira’s light-hearted Instagram post was the result of her publicist’s rapid proposal of doing a podcast that gradually turned into her “calling and incorporating the ‘famous 80s star in the coming and it being my concert.’”
In the video that accompanied the post, the two are performing the “I Still Believe” song of Starr together, and at the same time, Abraira is jokingly inquiring if her enthusiasm is “delusion or devotion.” She is already very excited about the interview, which she labels as “amazing,” and also posts good things about Starr.
Brenda K. Starr, who is mainly known for the 1988 hit “I Still Believe,” was not only a popular figure in the 80s but also an early career builder through her mentorship and support to Mariah Carey during the last phase of Carey’s career. Thus, the cross-reality television fame of the 80s music icon has finally transformed into a surprising heavyweight pairing for the fans that were no longer able to follow and reap.
The unplanned musical interlude managed to gain deep and positive responses from Abraira’s audience online. One of the comments among many was from a user who immediately said: “I swear we need dates, cities, and meet n greet dates booked – this made my heart happy.” There was an almost unanimous feeling among the audience that they would like to see this collaboration perform live and not only in the recording studio.
Another user also highlighted that Starr’s music is always new and he said, “Now I have the song stuck in my head,” implying that the short video had evoked the 80s memories. The comment section was full of reactions similar to this one where users confessed that they had been singing the old tune even hours after watching the post.
One of the most detailed replies came from another follower who simply put the massive excitement into one sentence: “OMG I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! And you sound good girl and Ms. Brenda is still legendary hunny! Now I will be singing that song all day.” This comment not only acknowledged the powers of both women’s voices but also referred to the continuing impact of Starr in the music industry while confessing that the catchy nature of the song was such that it would stay in the listeners’ minds all day long.
Apart from her reality TV career, Abraira is the managing partner of the Guerdy Design event planning firm, which she co-founded. Recently, she has also been very active in terms of media presence. She views podcasting as the next step in her journey of establishing her brand as a strong one beyond the Housewives series and at the same time allows her playful click with Starr as evidence of her capacity to explore new entertainment areas.
The sincere rapport forged by these two ladies while singing was a clear indicator that the podcast interview would go beyond just the surface issues. Abraira’s way of calling the experience “amazing” had already suggested that there had been deep conversations going on between the recordings which would ensure a large audience when the full episode releases as an overflow of easy listeners.
This collaboration between the world of reality and music royalties is also another typical example of a trend where the Housewives cast members are always ready to grab whatever opportunities lie beyond the franchise. For Starr, it is another chapter in her three-decade-long career where she is going from the 80s nightclubs to mentoring artists and now incorporating the digital media world of today that is youth-influenced.
Positive responses from viewers about this ear pleasure show that they are craving for cross-industry partnerships where stars from different entertainment fields come together. While the audience is waiting for the full podcast episode, the little musical moment has already made a big impact in creating the buzz and reminding everyone why some songs become so iconic and classic that they transcend generational gaps. The upcoming interview will be a fun yet informative experience when it is released to the public. Her husband’s support has been evident throughout her career. Additionally, her book launch was another memorable event that showcased her creativity. She was recently spotted in New York City with fellow celebrity Renee Graziano.
