As Puerto Rico’s independent music scene continues to expand, more artists look to find a voice in the field of electronic music. Among the many who take advantage and experiment said sounds are the west’s own Labajura and Javo Grant, the metro’s Mau Lynx and the diaspora-based Buscabulla and Los Walters. Despite the wave’s young age, musicians are exploring wide and finding their own voice within the many genres of electronic music. One of the few to release an album earlier this year was Jean Nada who, with Algo Fijo, manages to display a variety of influences from synth pop and R&B to psychedelia and experimental electronic music. (album cover) Starting Jean Nada’s debut project are “Indiscreta” and “Arzuaga,” two very sexy tracks that will serve as great additions to anybody’s late night playlists. While the first one displays more of Nada’s R&B influences, the second relies more on synth pop vibes, psychedelia and a danceable beat. From there we are delivered “Asi de Facil,” an experimental tune which fuses Latin and psychedelic sounds with dreamy vocals while maintaining an upbeat energy. Afterwards, Nada provides “Esperando,” a very funky track that is somewhat reminiscent of the vibrancy served by Shpongle. Finally, the first half of Algo Fijo finishes with “Victimas,” a song that follows the mood set by the previous tune while mixing it with a few Latin soundscapes. The second half of Jean Nada’s debut project starts with “Nilsson,” a relaxing and psychedelia influenced song. Then we are taken to the album’s title track, a nicely detailed psychedelic and danceable tune. Afterwards, Nada provides a short interlude where he displays some of his synth pop influences in the form of “Primera Llamada.” Subsequently, he provides “Ultima Llamada,” a very funky and groovy song that will have listeners dancing in one way or another. Finally, Algo Fijo ends with “Estrellada,” another groovy track that serves as a sum of the varied sounds explored throughout the project. While Puerto Rico’s art scene continues to grow, especially in the field of trap, many voices are taking their creativity towards the field of electronic music. Among the few to do so is Jean Nada who manages to experiment successfully with his debut project Algo Fijo, an album that shows sound exploration while displaying the artist’s own identity.
Listen to Algo Fijo on Spotify All of the pictures in this article were found in Jean Nada’s Facebook
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AuthorFernando E. E. Correa González is the author behind over 30 self-published poetry books. He has been published by literary magazines & journals [Id]entidad, El Vicio del Tintero, Sábanas Magazine, Smaeralit, The Occulum, Tonguas and Hound Magazine. Other than writing, Correa is also the host of FENCast, a podcast dedicated to documenting the Puerto Rican independent art scene. Aside from this, he experiments with filmmaking, photography, drawing, painting, multimedia and transmedia. He currently lives in his native Puerto Rico. Archives
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