“Shot to the heart” is about the “un coup de foudre,” the French saying for love at first sight. I wrote it one night while I was thinking about this person, who I had fallen for and listening to gunshots ringing in the neighborhood. The juxtaposition of love and death, when you feel so strongly it’s like you’re being split apart. Your blood..your love.. your tears are one in the same.

Listen here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/shot-to-the-heart

Watch the official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN30f5bACWg

Co-written and produced with Dave Shul
Drums by Ronnie Smith
Mixed by Razteria
Trakworx Mastering

“Fade Away” is about letting go of toxic relationships and being in a flow state, enjoying all that life throws at you. I wrote this when I was going through a situation with someone who I was holding on to knowing that I had to set myself free from the imagined future we shared, releasing myself and him without unnecessary drama, just letting it fade away.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/fade-away

Credits:
Vocals & Mix – Renée Asteria Peñaloza
Production & Guitar & Bass – Dave Shul
Drums & Backing vocals – Ronnie Smith
Trakworx Mastering
Photo by Baïdi Le Noir Photography

My cover of “Qué vendrá,” originally by the amazing French artist Zaz, will be on all streaming platforms December 21st!

My dad inspired me to cover “Qué vendrá,” which combines French and Spanish lyrics. It is about what will be, will be and having the confidence to launch yourself into the world, come what may.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/qu-vendr

Credits:
Vocals & Mix – Renée Asteria Peñaloza
Guitar & Bass – Dave Shul
Percussion – Roberto Quintana
Trakworx Mastering

Photo by Jamie Soja

“Amante imaginario” music video is out now!

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Vt3Q8Gw2Q

Videography – Alex Zajicek
Edit – Razteria
Assisted by Jeremy Snowden
Song credits: Produced and written by Renee Asteria Penaloza, Coproduction/Guitar – Dave Shul, Vocals/mix – Renee Asteria Penaloza, Mastered by Trakworx Mastering

I’m excited to release my cover of “Il cuore è uno zingaro” originally by Nicola Di Bari! My dad inspired me to do this song that I have heard him play for me throughout my childhood. The heart is a gypsy is the meaning of the title.. and I relate to the feeling of a restless heart.. There is so much to love in life and so much more love to discover. The first song I attempted in Italian.. and I hope to have done this beautiful song justice.

Listen here (November 17th): https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/il-cuore–uno-zingaro

Credits Vocals & Mix – Renée Asteria Peñaloza, Guitar & Bass – Dave Shul, Percussion – Roberto Quintana, Trakworx Mastering.

I’m happy to share the new music video for my song, “Ser Feliz!”

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g7IyUrczqw

Videography and edit: Alcide Marshall
Performers: Razteria & Dave Shul
Special appearances by Michaela & Leah
Song credits: Produced and written by Renee Asteria Penaloza & Dave Shul, Guitar/bass – Dave Shul, Drums – Alcide Marshall, Percussion – Roberto Quintana, Vocals/mix – Renee Asteria Penaloza, Mastered by Trakworx

About “Ser Feliz”

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.

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.

Hello! I’m excited to share that I will be performing at the Bay Beats Launch Party in San Francisco @ 2:50pm (full band) on Saturday, October 28th! This launch party features performances from six Bay Beats artists and bands featured on the new free streaming platform, food trucks, the bookmobile and more.

Bay Beats, San Francisco Public Library’s new free music streaming platform, goes live 10/28! After a successful open call for submissions, jurors selected over 100 Bay Area artists to showcase. I’m excited and grateful to share that my album, Tocar las Estrellas, was selected! Discover your favorite new music in latin, rock, folk, rap, pop and more! baybeats.sfpl.org