“Ambicioso” is a Beatlesque track about the wild ambition of the heart when in love. Listen now on all streaming platforms!
“Ambicioso” Credits:
Lyrics co-written by Colombian-Venezuelan poet Orlando Muñoz Garcia
Music co-written and produced by Dave Shul
Percussion by Roberto Quintana
Mixed by Razteria
Mastered by Trakworx
Cover art by Jamie Soja
“Me gusta estar sola” (I like being alone) was written in the winter of 2022 in my solitary moments, having chosen to be alone during the holiday season. It is an intense contemplation of the sheer enjoyment of solitude that is necessary to the creative process. It is also a double edged sword, as in solitude you sacrifice moments together with friends and family.
Co-written and co-produced by Dave Shul. Drums by Jay Lane. Mixed by Razteria Mastered by Trakworx. Cover art by Jamie Soja. Video edited by Sheila Da Silva.
“Respira” (Breathe) is a latin pop track about going with the path that life takes us on, the twists and turns, accepting, loving, and enjoying each breath. Listen now on all streaming services, and watch the official music video. Music credits: Co-written and produced by Dave Shul and features Jay Lane on Drums. Mixed by Razteria and mastered by Trakworx. Music video credits: Alex Zajicek (Videographer) Travis White (Editor)
Happy Earth Day! Feliz dia de la Tierra! My new track “Madre Tierra” (Mother Earth) is a tribute to the magnificence of the World, sung in Spanish with a few words in Quechua, an indigenous language spoken throughout South America. I was inspired by the complex, nuanced lyrics and theme of the anthemic song “Latinoamérica” (Calle 13), written by René Perez Joglar now known as Residente @residente together with Eduardo Cabra and Rafael Ignacio Aracaute. Instead of speaking about Latin America, its people and environment, the song’s imagery is focused on the natural world as a whole. Link in bio to listen.
“Madre Tierra” Credits:
📸: @capitanwalas
Co-written and co-produced by SF Bay area musician @dave_shul_guitar
Drums by @luvrzlane
Mixed by Razteria. Mastered by @trakworxmastering
With butterflies in my heart, bitter and sweetness, the 2 extremes that so delicately balance out my state of happiness, which floats in a world that drowns in pessimism. I feel very fortunate in my life, my family, my friends, the love of music and creating sounds together with other deep souls. I hold a space for those who are struggling physically and mentally, and I hope that I can bring a little light through my optimism. Today, symbolic for me for many reasons… I am proud to present “Ser feliz” – – to be happy, a song about growing up and finding your happiness. Created with Dave Shul, Alcide Marshall (drums), and Roberto Quintana (Percussion). Photo by Soja Photography.
Con mariposas en mi pecho, encuentro un equilibrio entre lo amargo y lo dulce, aquí está mi felicidad, flotando en un mundo ahogado en pesimismo. Me siento muy agradecida… mi familia, mis amigos, mi amor por la música y mi capacidad de crear juntos con almas gemelas. Guardo un espacio para los que están sufriendo físicamente y mentalmente, y espero traer una lucecita a través de mi optimismo. Hoy día es muy simbólico para mi… y quiero tomar la oportunidad de presentar “Ser feliz”, una canción en que cuento mi historial y como encontré felicidad. Una canción creada con Dave Shul, Alcide Marshall (batería) y Roberto Quintana (percusión).
“Cada día” is a sexy, eclectic latin pop song with minimalist instrumentation and sensual vocals in Spanish. Let me know what you think!
Music/Lyrics/Performance/Recording/Mix by Razteria
Drums by Jayme Arredondo
Guitar by Dave Shul
Mastered by Trakworx
My new track “Imposible” features lyrics that were adapted from a song written by my dad, Carlos G Peñaloza. He was 19 years old in Cochabamba, and he wrote it for his first love. He could never talk to her because he was too shy, and so was she! A composite of impossibilities. ⠀
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My friend Zezé also wrote a piece of the lyric! “Imposible” is the first of a series of singles in Spanish to be released this year that are co-produced with Dave Shul. You can listen to “Imposible” now on all streaming platforms – and check it out on IRIE Mag’s Jan 2022 Spotify playlist
Thankful to have worked with Swede of 808 Mafia again for a remix of “I feel naked”!
Watch the music video here. (Warning: 18+ only)