tidal pink (s/t album)

Last month Ivan Flores (@serlofmusic) and I released a 12 track debut album. This was my first time releasing such a collection of music, and it has been an amazing experience creating and performing.

We started this project about a year ago, with no intention to create a full-fledged album. Secrectly, I knew we would make something beyond the scope of one song for the fun of it. We worked almost weekly, composing one week and mastering the song by the next. If you are familiar with Serlof (Ivan), you would know he is incredibly talented. A highly skilled gutairist, pianist, producer and performer. I have been so lucky to not only call him my friend, but music partner as well. I feel like Ivan and I have a special connection to build off of each others creations, and construct a perfect concept.

I was able to finally take all of those years of writing songs in my head, singing in the shower, and passionately sing karoke, to use. I have always had an interest and passion for music, but it was difficult to follow through with something that meant a lot to me. I had the barriers of perfecting playing an instrument, learning music theory or finding people who enjoyed the same music as me. Working with Ivan on this album allowed me to naturally create, without the obstacles that previously dettered me.

So, we created a fun pop album, ranging from raggaeton beats, 80s synths, and edgy hyperpop influence. It was fun to write about whatever came to mind: like my high school boyfriend for ‘sour candy’, body image and self esteem for ‘battle’, depression and anxiety for ‘paradise’, and a few other themes including love, sex, humour and acceptance. This debute album had a bit of everything, and when I performed for the first time, I felt a high like no other.

I hope that music can take me many places I have never been before, meet other creative people, push me out of my comfort zone, and be the best version of myself. This is the beginning of a very special journey. °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･