Music Lobato, d’A Rappa, deepens reflections on new single: “silence in other aspects”

One of the founders d ‘Rappathe musician and producer MARCELO LOBATO It opened 2025 with a release full of meanings. He published, this Friday (February 7), the single “The Cut”which brings a poetic and dense reflection on silence as an oppressive force.

‘The cut’ It talks about silence in other aspects. As a form of oppression that prevents dialogue, ignores the argument and often becomes a untying, ”the musician told Rolling Stone Brazil.

The concept extends to the animated visualizer that accompanies the release, reinforcing the sensory experience of the work. See below:

Composed of Marcelo next to the brother Marcos Lobato – Both responsible for several letters d ‘Rappa After the exit of Marcelo Yuka – Music has gained an intense arrangement that reinforces its immersive character. The single marks a new moment in the artist’s trajectory and is part of the solo work that he began to sediment during the pandemic.

At first I was conceiving the arrangements in the living room of my house. A makeshift studio was set up and when things calmed down a little, I took this material to my studio, Jimon. THE Zé Nóbregamy longtime partner, divides the production with me. I always liked this mixture of tones. Acoustic, electronics, lots of percussion. A dense sound “, counts Marcelo.

“Silence can be almost like a weapon, an imposition of pain that echoes in relations and society. The letter was born before the pandemic, but it was during this time that I saw the opportunity to start my solo work, a project that is not moved by urgency, but for the right time, “explains the artist, who found it opportune to launch “The Cut” In the current context, “of such an individualistic and dehumanized world.”

Produced by Lobato next to Zé Nóbrega and launched by the Independent Seal Wolf Recordsthe track distances itself from a band’s traditional sound, betting on distinct tones, sound layers and a cinematic approach. “I really like movie trails, I find it interesting how the story travels along with music,” explains Marcelo.

Known for his versatility as a keyboardist, percussionist and vocalist d ‘Rappa, MARCELO LOBATO stands as a multiple expressions artist. In addition to music production, signs arrangements, compose and prints its own identity in your work.

Your last album, Piano chargerhe already evidenced his experimental look, and now, with “The Cut”he further deepens his sound and artistic proposal, delivering a powerful record, which translates concerns and reflections in the form of music.