For the past few weeks, we have, for the most part, focused on European sounds, however, this week’s breakdown will take a slight shift. While music lovers will not leave the European beats behind, the Latino genre will join the repertoire for the first time, although Europe will still remain as the predominant region, at least for this week.
Opening this week’s breakdown is Irish ace Gavin James (“Hard To Do”) with his new single “Always,” although he has kicked it up a notch joining forces with Norwegian DJ and record producer Alan Walker (“Sing Me To Sleep”) producing a ground-breaking remix for the smash hit. In terms of the overall sound beat and melody, it is almost a chill one, making it possible for the tune to fit into multiple musical preferences. When it comes to the lyrics, the song talks about the vocalist suffering a sudden loss of a loved one who he cannot seem to stop thinking about. The verses “What am I supposed to do without you? / Is it too late to pick the pieces up?” are perfect proof that James is feeling lonely without his partner. Although, the duet are no strangers. James and Walker already put their heads together when in 2017 the record producer released his hit single “Tired.” Only time will determine if this trial will see the same success as the aforementioned collaboration, but for now this track will earn an eight in this week’s breakdown.
The next stop along this week’s globetrotting will take listeners to Italy, which topped last week’s selection. There, Italian hip-hop and rap singer and songwriter GionnyScandal (“Ci Si Vede Sulle Stelle”) will make sure that music fans still get a grasp of European tunes with his new single, (“Se ci sei tu”). It essentially translates to “If you are there,” almost following in the footsteps of James. Through a charming chill piano mixed together with dance beats, the Italian wonder will take music aficionados to a state of melancholy.
However, this is a recommended tune for those endless nights of study or work. “Se ci sei tu il mondo è un po’ meno brutto,” the opening lyrics say, which essentially translates to “If you are here the world is a little less ugly,” hinting at the theme of loneliness and the melancholy that listeners will be drawn to when listening to this track. Overall, this song would earn a nine while also serving as this week’s runner-up.
As the trip comes to a close, the last tune of the week will take listeners out of European borders, as they will travel to Puerto Rican grounds where Pedro Capo (“Calma”) awaits. His new single, “Buena Suerte,” which translates to “Good Luck” in English language, is an ode to Capo finally being able to find the love of his eyes. The theme of the track relates to Capo trying to establish dialogue with the love of his eyes while he enquires what her name is. Through these Caribbean beats, Capo will for sure get listeners on their feet. Hence, this song will earn a 10, therefore topping this week’s musical breakdown.
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