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Angie Perera Shares Debut Single ‘Rent’
A melodic poem mixed with South Asian percussion and Western bass to create a unique track about saying goodbye to past lovers and acknowledging self-worth.
Singer-songwriter Angie Perera brings a fresh perspective to the music industry. Her debut single ‘Rent’, infused with R&B and pop sensibilities.
The motivational feel-good production on ‘Rent’ features bass, keyboard, bongos, and an assortment of percussion. The diligent instrumentation is paired with Angie Perera’s captivating vocals that will capture the listener’s attention from the very first note.
Like all of her songs, the heartfelt lyrics to this one were written first, and then, with the help of her incredible producer SincerelyMace. They began experimenting with the piano keys, which they eventually turned to make the powerful bass that serves as the song’s foundation. To further connect with her Sri Lankan-Malawian heritage, Angie Perera added layers upon layers of vocals and, of course, her favourite bongos.
Angie Perera combines R&B and pop from South Asia with parts of her varied heritage as a Sri Lankan-Malawian to produce a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. Her song, which has the potential to resonate with listeners all over the world, demonstrates her strong narrative and emotional depth. She has a unique sound and a message that resonates with people, and she is positioned to have a significant influence on the music business
.On the song, Angie Perera says, “If you want to get inside of my head, you better pay rent.”
Following the release of his track “Mamalé”, we caught up with the talented artist known for his blend of funk, soul, and gospel sounds.
– What inspired you to write “Mamalé”, and what message do you hope listeners take away from the song?
I was inspired by my own story, growing with my mom, after my dad past away , I wanted to celebrate all the moms , because they are the back bone of each families . Being a dad today, I wanted show in this song particularily in the clip video , how important it is for a kid to a father figure in his life. The message shared is positivity, love and that , We should cherish life and the people around us .
– Your music seamlessly blends different influences. Can you tell us a bit about your musical background and how different genres have shaped your sound?
I was influenced by Afrobeat growing up in Africa, my dad love s Fella Kuti , when we moved to Canada I discovered soul , Rn’b , gospel with folk music , growing up listening to artist like Steve wonder , Boyz to men , Éric Clapton and singing in a gospel choir had a big influence in my music and shaped it definitely!
– How does it feel to see your music resonate with listeners around the world, and what do you think sets this track apart from your previous work?
I’m humble and amazed, let’s say that English is not my daily language meaning that I’m surrended by French speaking language, I decided to write in English and that gave me more possibilities and allow my music to travel to more places that I could have never imagine
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