A reflection of contemporary times, both in terms of sound, attitude and consumption, the songs that Bad Gyal performs and lives are much more than that. They are that, a product, a guide on how to be, do and say in the fast and visual daily life that the musical universe has become. That would explain, to begin with, that this highly publicized premiere of La joia as the first album of his career is not so much, since more than half of his fifteen compositions were already known, starting with Sexy, released in July 2022, and ending with Lost This Ass, published two days ago.
The proposal of the performing artist, singer and personality from Maresme – who records for the largest global record company and which has been shared at Sónar, Primavera Sound or at the Palau Sant Jordi – balances between different sensory inputs, starting with the visual , then by the textual and with the strictly musical not always in a preeminent place.
The importance in Bad Gyal is what enters the eyes, whether in videos or live on stage, where he expands an uninhibited mise en scène, starring dancing and twerking, rhythms soaked in dancehall and reggaeton flavor and always with a boss attitude, in addition, of course, to inviting dancing. To do this, he also has accomplices such as Quevedo, Tokischa, Morad, Myke Towers or, above all, the producer Guincho, who does what he can, such as sonorously dressing lyrics where the ass is a repeated protagonist.
Jairo Pereira gives a bright and optimistic musical touch to his pairing of New Orleans and Catalan rumba (such as Porque no or Gitanitos y morenos, paying homage to Gato Pérez), yes, with tasty blues, funk or swing aromas. And, furthermore, with a remarkable lyrical and thematic section that he drinks in the neighborhood, with a social and often ironic significance.
Rhys’s productive capacity is paradigmatic, and usually accompanied by a notable qualitative standard. On this occasion, the former soul of the Super Furry Animals delves into personal reflections, not always luminous, but balanced with outstanding sound architectures, sometimes majestic, but full of light and hope.
Radiohead’s hiatus continues to pay dividends as evidenced by this new release from the trio made up of the two radio leaders –Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood– and drummer Tom Skinner, who debuted with the rather icy A light for attracting attention (2022). . Now they exude heartbeat, sunshine and their own musical code like Friend of a friend or Bending hectic.
