Rumia has seen soaring success as an up-and-coming artist. Following her debut album Forget Me Not in 2022, she now returns with her latest single, 'Emergency' - blending trip-hop fusions with raw instrumentals and classic jazz sounds.
Hailing from Spanish and Portuguese cultures, Rumia moved to Berlin to pursue her musical aspirations and study music composition. And she's going worldwide - with 3 upcoming show dates in Seoul this month and much more music to come. Her global artistry holds a mirror to her fierce artistic vision, and her sound is recognisable anywhere: tender vocals embody the highs and lows of all feeling, while experimental textures bridge the gaps between an organic feel and futuristic qualities.
‘Emergency’ is a call-and-response to Frank Sinatra’s “It Was A Very Good Year”, the track is written from the perspective of the girl Sinatra sings of. Both sonically and lyrically, the track nods to the past while being firmly rooted in the present, fusing soundscapes of longing and expansive storytelling. The Berlin-based singer delves deep to draw from her own experiences of mental health struggles, crafting a character that yearns for human connection and escape.
The new track sees Rumia depart from her usual solo creative process, this time teaming with Denis Granan to submerge electric piano within a gritty atmospheric feel. The lyricism touches on the complexities of mental workings, particularly located in the chaos of teenage years. On the track, Rumia shares, “I feel deeply connected to this song because it reflects my personal experiences with mental health struggles and the search for solace. There's a strong sense of introspection and vulnerability in it, and I'm proud of how it blends different musical eras to create something both meaningful and timeless. For me, this song is not just an emotional expression, but also a creative achievement.”
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