Unusual Dressing Room Requests: What Do Artists Ask For?

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Dressing rooms serve a more profound purpose than merely being spaces where artists prepare before taking the stage. For those who have devoted their lives to music and performance, these private retreats become personal sanctuaries where they engage in rituals, foster concentration, and draw inspiration before fully immersing themselves in the public eye. Some of our beloved singers, in their pursuit of perfection and comfort before a performance, unveil intriguing aspects of their personalities through their requests and requirements, which can be as unique as the artists themselves.

Adele

During her Adele Live tour, the British singer consistently insisted on certain items in her dressing room: a dozen European beers, two bottles of red wine, gummy candies, and a tray of sandwiches that must be freshly made, individually wrapped, and free of tomatoes, vinegar, or citrus. Adele was a smoker at the time, so she also needed several packs of Marlboro Gold and lighters. However, she later quit smoking after undergoing throat surgery.

Jennifer Lopez

The actress, singer, and dancer from the Bronx considers her dressing room a place to relax and focus before taking the stage or performing. For this reason, she prefers everything in her dressing room to be white –from the walls and towels to the sheets and snacks.

Shakira

The Colombian singer isn’t known for extravagant dressing room demands. However, she consistently requires a massage table, as she shared with her followers on Instagram a couple of years ago. Another essential for Shakira is a table where she can sit and enjoy a meal with her family, featuring healthy food, water, and an abundance of fruit.

Katy Perry

The «Dark Horse» singer seeks unique decor for her dressing room, including two cream-colored egg-shaped chairs, a matching ottoman, French-inspired lamps, and a refrigerator with a glass door. Additionally, Katy Perry appreciates solitude before her concerts, and she requests that staff refrain from addressing her.

Beyoncé

Queen B doesn’t need just one dressing room, but three. One for hairstyling, one for makeup, and the last one for relaxation. Her list of essentials includes red silk toilet paper, oven-baked chicken seasoned to her taste (only thighs, wings, and breasts), water bottles precisely at 21°C, and an ambient temperature of 25.5°C.

Drake

Drake isn’t very demanding when it comes to his dressing room requirements. He simply needs four dozen sticks of incense, as he has mentioned that this scent inspires him.

Mariah Carey

The Queen of Christmas is well-known for her extravagant dressing room requests. While Mariah Carey‘s preferences have evolved over the years, the most eccentric ones include filling her dressing room with white roses, providing 12 Labrador puppies, and an equal number of sheep. She also once requested forty humidifiers, believing that humidity was beneficial for her vocal cords.

Kanye West

The rapper doesn’t neglect his skincare even while on tour. In his dressing room, he always asks for specific skincare products. Furthermore, Kanye West requires a chef who exclusively prepares organic food, a bed that costs more than $7,000, and if he is accompanied by his daughter North, a separate dressing room for her.

Check out the article in Spanish by Paula Díaz for LOS40.