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LOS ANGELES, CA June 24, 2008-- It’s been
three years since a one-woman, two-man rap group from East L.A.
shook up the Latin Urban genre with its vivid songs about love,
partying, and life in the barrio. LA SINFONÍA’s debut album EL
DOLOR, LA LUCHA, Y EL TRIUNFO contained the hits “Inseparable,”
“Infiel” and “Abrázame Muy Fuerte.”
It was an album by three performers who were having fun together and
painting scenes from life in East L.A. The honesty was undeniable,
and it became a better-than-expected critical and commercial hit.
It turns out that they’ve been crafting an album that’s stunning in
its imagery and universal in its themes – a masterwork by three
talented artists whose maturity and chemistry have created magic. LA
SINFONÍA is produced by The Co-Stars (Teiarra Marie, Jaheim, Chingy).
A production team grounded in hip hop and R&B, The Co-Stars give LA
SINFONÍA’s music and beats a cutting-edge vibe.
The first single at Latin radio, “No Merezco tu Perdón (Idiota)”
features Vane singing the chorus of Joan Sebastián’s 2000 smash “Idiota.”
It’s the first time the consummate singer-songwriter has granted
permission for his work to be used in a hip-hop song. While the
original “Idiota” is about a shattered romance, LA SINFONÍA has
turned the verses into a re-examination of family ties, as the
prodigal son finally acknowledges the sacrifices his father made to
support his family.
There’s yet another Joan Sebastián classic that the group re-works
for this album – “Gloria” – which derives its inspiration from the
epic introduction to “Secreto de Amor,” when the singer baptizes his
lover with the name “Gloria.”
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contrast to the all-Spanish EL DOLOR, LA LUCHA Y EL TRIUNFO, four of
the 11 songs from LA SINFONÍA are in English, including catchy,
sunny tracks like “Stand Tall” and “Lullaby.” It’s music that
resonates with the MTV3/Mun2 generation to which LA SINFONÍA
belongs.
“Stand Tall” is an uplifting R&B/hip-hop jam that offers
encouragement to young people – as Vane sings, “Nothing can break
our pride, it’s plain to see…nothing can tear us apart but you and
me, so stand tall…”
Meanwhile, the band’s secret weapon remains the passionate vocal
blend provided by singer Vane, and rappers Arsenal (Vane’s brother)
and Seis.
"Mi Virgencita," Vane's solo piece on the album, showcases her vocal
prowess. The song is a dovout prayer to the Virgin of Guadalupe as a
famiy makes its way from Mexico to the U.S.
No group can make you see things through its eyes quite like LA
SINFONÍA. “Make It Home Tonight” is a cinematic, poignant story of
trying to make it “six blocks” to a wife and kids while avoiding the
gauntlet of gang violence as “killer Cali comes to life.” Bass and
snare drums rumble away and Vane wails softly in the background.
Meanwhile, the polemic “Politika” dreams of open borders and more
social investment, adding “hay que rezarle a un santo” (We’ve got to
pray to a saint). But it’s more than a wish – it’s also a call to
action that demonstrates the trio’s awareness-raising leadership and
growing confidence.
Like its fans, LA SINFONÍA has evolved, matured, become more wise.
The glimpses of greatness that the band has always displayed are now
in full view, as the epic album LA SINFONÍA chronicles the
experiences of millions who are struggling towards the sueño
Americano. |
