As of yesterday, the rapper wow is among the Argentine musicians recognized with the Golden Gardel Award. This was the decision of the jury representing the Argentine Chamber of Producers of Phonograms and Videograms (CAPIF) in the Gardel Awards. “The album was born in a pandemic, with uncertainty. But the music, at that moment, was the light. So let’s trust what we do, let’s trust the music, let’s not get distracted by colored mirrors”, celebrated the musician on stage.
The 24th edition of the Gardel Awards 2022record award dark ecstasy as the album of the year, in addition to obtaining the categories best alternative rock album; Best Rock Song for ”that they get better”, producer of the year for Facundo Yalve; Best Urban Music Collaboration”I’m changing skin“, beside Nicky Nicole and recording engineering.
Under the pseudonym evlay, Facundo Yalve He established himself as one of the youngest and most respected music producers in Argentina, at just 28 years old. The career of the musician, composer and sound technician stands out for collaborating with figures from the new scene such as Bizarre, Nicky Nicole, Louta, Ca7riel Y Tiago PZK. In addition to producing the winning album, it is an international benchmark for producing artists such as Raww Alexander Y Danny Ocean.
In this aspect, the singer highlights the album, the connection with your producerthe search for inspiration and recognition: “It always cost me a bit and it costs me with my music, that’s why it’s good to have participated in different categories such as rock and urban music, because I think the album goes through all of that a bit. For me It is always good to get together and share with people who make very diverse music”, he noted.
“In these situations of adrenaline, of a lot of information, of a lot of data, of incredible things that are happening with Argentine music, and this sensation of new movement, I say that we must take advantage of it to continue trusting in what we do,” he said. Valentine Olive, the singer’s real name, and added: ““Surrounding yourself and being with people you love is the most beautiful thing that can happen, isn’t it? And working so hard with my family and friends, who are involved in all of this… That’s why the award goes to them, too.”
An unprecedented event in urban music, which is also accompanied by the positioning of other artists of the genre who accompanied the young winner. Nicky Nicole with his urban music album “Part of me” and Thunder with “dance crip”, as best urban music song. A song by the singer, a native of La Boca, who pays tribute to a band that cultivated the hip hop sound in the 90s, Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas.
After his commercial debut with “Caravan“, which propelled him to popularity with a massive song collection, featuring all thirteen tracks from dark ecstasy explore new sounds and textures, ranging from rock to electronics, with his impressive voice and in search of more nuances.
In the eight categories that the rapper was involved in, he was able to sustain the Gardel, beating historical exponents of national rock in triples. “God raises them” of Andrés Calamaro, “The Shining Well” of Vicentico Y “the wild years” of Fito Paezwere the albums of the legends of the national scene, who also competed for the golden award.
In this way, the new urban sound and musical regeneration raises the golden statuette in the local industry. In statements to the media, the singer acknowledged: “I feel that there has been progress over time, at least for my taste.” New voices already consolidated as Thunder, Nicky Nicole, Mary Becerra are positioning themselves to occupy the legacy of the statuettes, which at the time have recognized Charlie Garcia Y Andres Calamaro.
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