Interview with Daniel, You're Killing Me

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Discovering a new facet of boleroglam.

Daniel, You're Killing Me —the Mexican duo made up of Daniel Zepeda and Ivan from La Rioja— recently released her fourth studio album, How to Ruin Your Life (with a Forbidden Wound)This is an extended version of the album previously released on November 3, featuring five new tracks, including the lead single. “I never lied to you”a collaboration with Elsa and Elmar.

In a pleasant conversation, Daniel Zepeda told us about the inspiration for this project.

HOW TO RUIN YOUR LIFE (with a forbidden wound)talks about infidelity, lies, love and a lot of drama.”

With a strong influence from Mexican soap opera stories, Daniel, You're Killing Metook a different direction in terms of the themes they would discuss lyrically on the album.This is the first time we have spoken from this perspective, it is important to speak from all points of view,” he said. Daniel.

The source of these intriguing stories is the social environment of Danielwho says that these are true stories, but not his own. “They are anecdotes that people tell me, I can't reveal details, but they are real stories,” he added, laughing.

This was not the only daring move the duo took; in production, they experimented with sound, marking a difference from their previous works.

It was the first time we worked with an orchestra, it was a totally different experience from what we were used to.”

Regarding the various collaborations on the album, he highlighted the name of Rita Payesnaming “Staying Alive Is Not Living” as your collab favorite. “Collaborate with Rita It was great, we got together and she already had an arrangement ready for the song,” he mentioned.

And the jewel in the crown is “I Never Lied to You”he track main with the participation of Elsa and Elmar. This is a story of misunderstandings and infidelities, with a video in which he participates Dhasia Wezka, where they narrate a love triangle. “The chemistry with Elsa “She is always incredible, she is a super talented and professional artist,” said the vocalist.

But not everything was honey on flakes, when talking with Daniel about the difficulties they had had around the recording of How to Ruin Your Life (with a Forbidden Wound)stressed the cost of production.

It's the most expensive album we've ever made. We really invested and put in a lot of effort into it. marketing from the album”.

Talking about future plans for this album, Daniel He said they want to give it as much publicity as possible, embarking on a series of performances throughout the country and South America. “We will be giving concerts in Querétaro, San Luis Potosí and León, and we will also be passing through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile.”

Listen to this charming project that is now available for playback on all streaming platforms. streaming.

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