Lasso presents his fourth studio album referred to as Eva, a tribute to all the things a lady represents — and its launch date on Thursday (March 16) completely ties in with Girls’s Historical past Month.
Discover
Discover
See newest movies, charts and information
See newest movies, charts and information
“Eva (Eve) is a metaphor,” he tells Billboard of the album’s title. “She’s a lady who represents all these relationships that I’m having along with her. Theoretically, Eve was the primary girl, and I discovered it tremendous stunning and poetic.”
On the 12-track set, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter delivers a mixture of pop, ballads and various tunes, most of them impressed by ’70s and ’80s music. The one collaborative effort is the remix of “Ojos Marrones” with Sebastian Yatra, which got here collectively organically because of the unique tune’s success on TikTok. Lasso entered the Billboard charts for the primary time in 2022 when “Ojos Marrones” peaked at No. 66 on the Billboard International 200 chart and at No. 39 on the Billboard International Excl. U.S. chart, each dated Sept. 17. The tune additionally earned him his first and solely entry on the Billboard Argentina Sizzling 100 chart (dated Sept. 10).
The primary monitor to make it on Eva was “Corriendo con Tijeras,” the final addition was the title monitor, and “Plastico,” “Algodon” and “Los Hombres Son Todos Iguales” had been three of essentially the most difficult tracks to work on, he admits.
However above all, “It’s an album the place I labored loads and they’re songs which have plenty of humanity,” he explains.
Under, Lasso breaks down 5 important tracks on Eva.
Common Music Mexico
“Ojos Marrones”
“Unquestionably, this might be the primary resulting from the truth that this can be a tune that grew to become a worldwide hit and it’s a tune that’s various and has no collaboration — a part of the particularity that it’s not one thing that occurs loads within the Latin scene as we speak. Usually the issues that go viral are reggaeton or some type of collaboration. It’s one thing that shocked me loads and till as we speak I don’t know the way it occurred however I’m honored and really blissful that I used to be in a position to expertise the primary hit of my profession.”
“Corriendo Con Tijeras”
“It’s a pleasant metaphor for a poisonous relationship within the sense that it’s primarily based on a saying that we are saying loads in Venezuela. I actually like phrases and phrases that evoke one thing totally different and fascinating. I consider that’s the work of an artist and composer. I do know operating with scissors is harmful nevertheless it’s enjoyable. There are a few strains on this tune that aren’t solely cool but additionally relatable.”
“Los Hombres Son Todos Iguales”
“It appears to me an excellent phrase [all men are the same] that has some fact. There’s plenty of ache behind it, plenty of satisfaction, plenty of frustration, and plenty of actuality. The tune is an exploration between a boy and a woman who’re every speaking with their factors and their arguments. Each are proper however on the similar time, they aren’t. I actually just like the lyrics that transcend a phenomenal melody and stay with you and that make you’re feeling ultimately.”
“Perdon Pero No Te Perdono”
“It was the tune that my group favored essentially the most. Every of the phrases on this tune is tweetable, they’re highly effective phrases. It has an excellent title and says many issues. It has many hooks and plenty of issues that may get caught to you. There’s one which I like that claims: ‘Who sends me like an fool to attend for love from somebody with a gap of their chest.’ The attractive factor about this tune is that you simply all the time have the accountability as a result of it’s your life and you’ll select who to be with.”
“Eva”
“It’s my favourite tune on the file and to at the present time I nonetheless hear it one million instances and I’m moved. It’s a tune that got here out so quick and I believe the lyrics are top-of-the-line issues I’ve ever achieved. I’m very crucial of myself and I hate 70% of my catalog or extra, relying on whether or not you catch me on a very good day or a nasty day, however this tune has this simplicity and depth that one ought to search for in ballads. It’s a tune that talks about exploring being alone in paradise however what good is it if I can’t share it with somebody? Generally, it’s the essence of the album. Typically you’re improper, and typically you’re proper.”
