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Xinobi returns with ‘La Tormenta’ featuring Meta_, the first single taken from his forthcoming new album ‘Balsame’, and we are over the moon to finally have it out.

It is with absolute delight that Xinobi announces his return and latest full length studio release. The wait for the follow up to ‘On The Quiet’ is worth its weight in gold - an expansive labour of love which now bears it’s first fruits in the form of ‘La Tormenta’ featuring and introducing up and coming new artist Meta_.

Coming off the back of an immensely productive year in 2021, that included Xinobi revisiting the aforementioned ‘On the Quiet’ by re-releasing it as an expanded version, as well as seeing him re-collaborating with Gisela João, their first joint outing since their much lauded crossover single ‘Fado Para Esta Noite’, and adding to his remix roster with remixes for other eclectic artists such as Luca Musto, Omri Guetta & Omer Tayar. He also found time to release lots of his own new music with an EP, ‘Morangos’, on Frau Blau and topped the year off with latest single ‘Helium’. He was prolific to say the least. Since then, he has been in to the studio, at our new Discotexas headquarters in Lisbon, applying the finishing touches to ‘Balsame’.

No stranger to collaborations, on ‘La Tormenta’ he adds yet another – Meta_ - Meta_ is the moniker for Mariana Bragada, who constantly explores the essence of the voice. A hybrid between nature and technology with Portuguese and universal languages dancing in between. She is a singer songwriter inspired by nature, love, and freedom. A weaver of melodies that invites you to connect with your own essence by being present and expressing truth freely.

Upon them connecting and recording ‘La Tormenta’, it became clear that it was a frontrunner to be released as the album’s first single. Throughout the track Meta_ explores a theme that uses witches as a metaphor and reference point for a story of a woman that was burned in the medieval ages. The singles artwork can be seen as a nod to this also, created by none other than Bráulio Amado.

‘La Tormenta’ is about the strength and power of women, who always end up emerging from the darkness. Whether it be in medieval times or more modern times, there are generations of women who always manage to get back on their feet after complicated times. A theme very apt for now. It gets this message across with spiritual and esoteric references like the moon, sacred fires and the tempest (giving name to the track) in which she (as a woman) is the survivor.

The eventual album will reveal plenty more guests over time as Xinobi looks to build on his incredible current momentum, channeling some of his best ever work into an album that upon hearing it, many will agree, is yet another definitive artistic statement.

‘La Tormenta’ is an essential track and the gateway to ‘Balsame’.

Balsame’ is set to follow on April 8th, 2022.