Child of SP, a fresh new artist hailing from Brazil, has burst onto the scene with his latest single “Issues.”
Released earlier this year, this emotive hip-hop-soul track explores the cultural divide at the heart of Child of SP’s work. Akin to chart-topping hits, Issues features Child of SP’s vulnerable vocals, layered beautifully over RnB-style harmonies and spaced out drums. The result is an ethereal and emotional single that evokes both distance in its production and in the characters depicted in its lyrics. Penned as a retrospective on a relationship, Issues chronicles Child of SP’s experience after moving from his native Brazil to Europe. Despite ultimately not working out, the song reflects on the lack of animosity and the way the pair worked together to heal and problem-solve in the face of growing distance between them.
“We have issues, but we can work it out,” sings Child of SP. The single also comes with a visually-striking music video directed by Peter Moutinho. The video expertly blends stylish black and white footage with vibrant colors, following Child of SP and his partner as they navigate the city, with unspoken distance between them. While relatively new to the music scene, Child of SP has already made waves in the industry as the first Brazilian artist to exclusively sing in English and secure a major label deal for his first single “Smoke.” He has also had the privilege of opening for notable acts such as Tyga and Akon, fulfilling a childhood dream for the artist whose first ever album purchase was Akon’s “Konvicted.”
Issues is available now on all major streaming platforms, showcasing the talent and potential of this promising new artist from Brazil. Keep an eye on Child of SP as he continues to make a name for himself in the competitive world of music.