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Pre-Save: Por un solo hombre

Razteria’s single “Por un solo hombre” (“For one man”) releases on October 20, 2022. It describes her first reflection stamped in her mind when Ukraine was first invaded in February 2022, her gratitude for her life and her empathy for the Ukrainian people who suffer because of the madness of just one man. “Que afortunada soy, queda impresa en mi mente…” – “How fortunate I am, it stays imprinted into my mind…” the reflection of the millions of children who can’t go to school… and all the people who cannot return home. For Razteria, the song describes how the concentration power in the hands of only one man, results in suffering. She states that she believes that there is a common desire to live simple, happy lives and hopes that the conflict can be quickly resolved to minimize all suffering on all sides. “Por un solo hombre” was co written and produced by Dave Shul and features Alcide Marshall on Drums. It was mixed by Razteria and mastered by Trakworx. The music video was shot and edited by Alex Zajicek.

Pre save link https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/por-un-solo-hombre

Video link https://youtu.be/-6KOWH152s8

New Single: Historia de un Amor

Razteria’s reggae cover of “Historia de un Amor” (Spanish for “the story of a love”) was produced in collaboration with NJ-based UK-Jamaican musician Derek Brown and features Waddell Bell on bass, Dave Shul on guitar, Glenn Holdaway on trumpet, Liam Robertson on saxophone, and Joan Reggae Drummer. This classic love song, originally written by Panamanian songwriter Carlos Eleta Almarán in 1955, has been covered by hundreds of artists worldwide in various languages. Razteria’s rendition is accompanied by a music video at the historic Hotel Mac in Point Richmond, featuring a performance by the innkeeper Desiree Heveroh, shot by Alex Zajicek and was edited and directed by Jeremy Snowden.

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Lyrics:

Ya no estás más a mi lado, corazón (You are no longer by my side, my dear)

En el alma solo tengo soledad (In my soul I only have loneliness)

Y si ya no puedo verte (And  if I can no longer see you)

¿Por qué Dios me hizo quererte (Why did God make me love you?)

Para hacerme sufrir más? (To just make me suffer?)

Siempre fuiste la razón de mi existir (You were always the reason for my existence)

Adorarte para mí fue religión (To adore you was my religion)

Y en tus besos yo encontraba (and in your kisses I found)

El calor que me brindaba (The heat that gave me)

El amor y la pasión (Love and passion)

Es la historia de un amor (This is a love story)

Como no hay otro igual (That has no comparison)

Que me hizo comprender (That made me understand)

Todo el bien, todo el mal (All that is good, and all that is bad)

Que le dio luz a mi vida (That gave light to my life)

Apagándola después (And then took that light away)

Ay, qué vida tan oscura (What a dark life)

Sin tu amor no viviré (Without your love, I cannot live)

Pre-Save: Historia de un Amor

Next Thursday, September 22nd, I will be releasing my reggae cover of Panamanian songwriter Carlos Eleta Almarán’s “Historia de un Amor” (Spanish for “the story of a love”)!

Pre-save here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/historia-de-un-amor

“Historia de un Amor” Credits:

Produced in collaboration with NJ-based UK-Jamaican musician Derek Brown
Bass by Waddell Bell
Guitar by Dave Shul
Trumpet by Glenn Holdaway
Saxophone by Liam Robertson
Joan Reggae Drummer
Music Video:
Featuring a performance by the innkeeper Desiree Heveroh
Shot by Alex Zajieck
Edited and directed by Jeremy Snowden

Irie Mag – September Issue

The September 2022 issue of IRIE introducing the animated universe, Stonefrenge, drops today, September 8th at 4:20 pm PST! I am very thankful to be featured alongside artists Dubmatix, Zoe Mazah, Arky Starch, Zoolook. Check out the issue and also the Spotify playlist!

New Single: Touch

“Touch” is a pop afro-beat crossover single by SF Bay area artist Razteria and Bako, an artist from Tanzania. A love song which speaks to the feelings you have when your loved one is far away. The SF Bay area and Dar es Salaam come together through this 100% virtual collaboration as you can hear and visualize in the music video. The song features Dave Shul on bass and guitar and was mastered by TrakWorx. The music video was shot by Alex Zajicek and edited by Jeremy Snowden.

“Touch” Credits: Music & Lyrics by Razteria and Bako Motz

Guitar/Bass by Dave Shul

Mix by Razteria

Mastered by TrakWorx

Official Music Video:

Videographer Alex Zajicek

Editor Jeremy Snowden

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Pre-Save “Touch” with Bako Motz

I’m happy to announce my upcoming single, “Touch,” in collaboration with Bako – an artist from Tanzania! Availabile everywhere on Thursday, August 18th!

“Touch” Credits:

Music & Lyrics by Razteria and Bako Motz

Guitar/Bass by Dave Shul

Mix by Razteria Mastered by TrakWorx

Videographer Alex Zajicek

Editor Jeremy Snowden

New Single: Ambicioso

“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

Music Video Credits:

DP: Alex Zajicek

Editor & Colorist: Travis White

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New Single: Me gusta estar sola

“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.

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