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Tune Your Hearts to Afro-Pop Sensation Carmolina’s “Living in the Dark,” an Afrobeats Masterpiece with Both Nostalgic and Futuristic Appeal
A huge testament to the power of local traditions and cultures to infuse global trends, Carmolina’s artistry transcends the mere appeal of music. Having lived through multicultural settings, her music reflects this diversity, both in scope and essence, and she’s got the soulful voice of an angle that leads her into the hearts of men, women, and children, earning her a loyal fan base that has only gotten bigger with time. She prides herself on creating music with a personal touch with her overarching goal to not only entertain but also inspire and uplift with her sonic creations. At the risk of sounding exaggeratory, one listening experience from Carmolina is all you need to completely fall in love with her and join her extensive catalog of listeners who are always eagerly anticipating her next project.
“Living In The Dark” is one of those songs that are catchy and addictive as they are captivating and engaging. With this performance, Carmolina puts her best foot forward, getting at the heart of the song with some attractively sensual and seemingly inquisitive lyrics.
The production mirrors an unmistakable Afrobeats foundation, but knowing Carmolina as you do, you really wouldn’t expect her to release something plain and dry without some twists, turns, and flourishes here and there, would you? That’s why this tune exquisitely leans into pop and R&B as her spotlight-stealing vocal delivery tops it off.
Love is a beautiful thing, or is at least meant to be. “Living In The Dark” speaks to this and the need for honesty and openness when it comes to these delicate matters of the heart because if you truly love someone, you owe them the courtesy of letting them know.
A song that Carmolina grew up listening to as both her mom and her now deceased friend wrote a long time ago, she decided to reimagine it in her own artistic vision and identity without losing the core emotional depth it carries.
And it wouldn’t be a Carmolina song without some traditional chants haunting in the background, would it…so, expect nothing different from this sonic tour de force.
And how about you add the track to your playlist? Sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? I bet it does…