saaaz
new album - “lov4ver”
Saaaz’s latest album, 'lov4ver', serves as a masterful culmination of their previous works, blending Lo-Fi Hip Hop, Bedroom Pop and Downtempo stylings with profound emotional and spiritual themes. 'lov4ver' is not merely a follow-up, but a grand finale to the thematic trilogy established by 'Aqua', 'Mood', and 'Break My <3'. Where 'Aqua' explored the fluidity of emotions, 'Mood' delved into mental states, and 'Break my <3' focused on the complexities of love, 'lov4ver' unites these threads; presenting a holistic view of love and attachment.
Embracing a spiritual tone, Saaaz infuses the album with numerology and symbolism. The number 4, representing wholeness and the heart chakra, recurs throughout the album and its release dates, weaving a narrative of completeness and inner peace. This spiritual journey is also reflected in the cover art, which pays homage to Saaaz’s past influences, including their first anime love, 'Sailor Moon'.
Musically, 'lov4ver' stands out with its integration of acoustic elements. Saaaz’s folk roots shine through with the inclusion of acoustic guitar and harp, the latter inspired by their life partner and collaborator, injijo. This blend of instruments symbolizes their artistic and personal connection, adding a romantic layer to the album.
Incorporating samples from beloved TV shows and movies, 'lov4ver' captures Saaaz’s diverse inspirations, from 'Dexter' to '27 Dresses'. The result is an album that invites listeners to embrace love in its many forms, and to trust in a higher power; offering a transcendent listening experience that resonates on both emotional and spiritual levels.
saaaz
Sara Patapiou, known by their stage name Saaaz (pronounced ‘S-a-z’) is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and music producer from Devon, England. Beginning their musical journey at just 3 years old, Saaaz learnt how to use early recording techniques and production processes from watching her Dad produce his own music, developing a passion for writing melodies and storytelling through lyrics soon after.
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lov4ver is the perfect example of Saaaz’s innate ability to capture and express feeling through music. From the beginning of the album, Saaaz expertly mixes the driving drum rhythms and cascading melodies of dance music with the soft, subtle wordplay of folk - a perfect microcosm for creating deeply emotive, colourful tracks which Saaaz has become loved and admired for across the world.
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I start every track with the melody… The track isn’t finished unless I feel the song moves me in a certain way’’
saaaz on the writing process of ‘lov4ver’.