The song combines the emotion of emo with the lightness of reggae and is part of the EP ‘Uma Parada Different’, which hit platforms this Friday (13)
In a bold and innovative mix that inaugurates the Reggaemothe singer Julies and the band Hevo84 released the track “Look at Me”. Mixing the emotional intensity of Emo with the softness of Reggae, the song is a highlight on the EP A different stopwhich arrives complete on digital platforms this Friday (December 13).
Produced by Los BrasileirosGrammy winners alongside Karol Gthe EP presents a contemporary approach to reggae pop in six tracks that explore new sounds and approaches within national pop.
The proposal to Julies and Hevo84owner of emo hits “My Life is You” and “Dark Steps” — featured in the soap opera Workoutfrom the TV Globo — is unique in the Brazilian scene. The union of two seemingly contrasting styles results in a sound that combines the sentimental and loving depth of Emo with the lightness and charm of Reggae.
We wanted to bring all the emotion that Emo carries in its essence, but in a lighter way, with the pop touch characteristic of Reggae. The result was remarkable: guitars with drive and bends typical of Emo counterpoint the magical cadence of Reggae. It’s something you don’t see much around here. The marriage of these influences was incredible”, he explains. Julies.
The partnership between Julies and Renne Fernandesvocalist of Hevo84is a reflection of 15 years of friendship celebrated with artistic collaboration. The friends’ first composition in almost two decades, the creation of the song had a natural and quick process, confirming the connection between the two.
We had never composed together before, despite so many years of partnership. When we started ‘Look at Me’the song took shape in less than an hour. It’s a celebration of everything we’ve experienced as friends and musicians,” he shares. Julies.
A different stop
The EP A different stop is a milestone in the career of Juliesbringing compositions that explore themes such as love, self-knowledge and reflections on life. The project includes successes such as “Calm”a single released in October also produced by Los Brasileros and co-authorship of Deko and Tertius of Pollwhich gained important highlights in the national media. The track combines pop and reggae in a message about trust and surrender in love.
Another highlight is “I’m Serious”a song that explores the complexities of a relationship with an engaging and captivating melody. The music “Who knows”partnership with Sofia Gayosoalready has more than 1 million plays on digital platforms and celebrates the encounter and the possibilities that life offers, while “Lance or Romance” mixes the lightness of reggae with the romanticism characteristic of the lyrics of Julies. “Everything More Beautiful” ends the EP with a happy and optimistic track, conveying a message of valuing life and the little things.
This EP is a closing of the cycle, a way of bringing together everything we released in the last year, but it is also a starting point for new sounds and experiments. Each song has its own story and energy, and I hope people feel that when they listen”, comments the singer.
Source: Rollingstone
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