“Guilty” is a self-produced single by Valeria Miró, a Latin pop-jazz artist from Mexico City now based in London. The sound fuses jazz, soul, funk, and pop with Latin flair, combining musical heritage from her hometown with underground London beats. After collaborating with multiple producers, she began shaping her own sonic narratives to craft music that speaks to the heart. Her influences include folk and neo-soul artists, along with Latin artists who inspire her to embrace and modernize her heritage. The song was written after an amicable but surprising breakup, capturing uneasy feelings from constant check-ins. It was recorded in her Hackney bedroom and mastered at Air Studios, featuring lush vocal harmonies and vibrant percussion.
"Fully self-produced, Valeria masterfully merges the rich musical heritage of her hometown with the underground beats of London. After years of collaborating with different producers, she leapt to shape her own sonic narratives, igniting a passion to craft music that speaks to the heart. “I wanted to produce my own music after seeing the powerful impact production can have on storytelling,” she reflects."
"Drawing inspiration from a myriad of artists, Valeria's musical essence is a beautiful blend of influences. Phoebe Bridgers keeps her grounded in folk, while London's neo-soul luminaries like Lianne La Havas and Cleo Sol spark her creativity. Plus, her Latin obsessions, including Silvana Estrada and Rawayana, remind us of the rich tapestry of cultures she embodies. “Artists like Rosalía and C Tangana inspire me to embrace my heritage while modernising it,” she adds."
"Valeria shares the backstory of “Guilty,” revealing, “This song came to life after my amicable yet surprising breakup. The constant check-ins from my ex made me feel uneasy, prompting me to capture all my unspoken thoughts in this track.” Recorded in her Hackney bedroom and meticulously mastered at Air Studios, “Guilty” is layered with lush vocal harmonies and vibrant percussion, creating an immersive listening experience."
"The takeaway? As she passionately declares, “DON'T TEXT UR EX, DON'T DO IT!” With her journey ignited in a closet in Mexico City and now flourishing in London, Valeria Miró is set to take you on a musical adventure like no other, showcasing the limitless possib"
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