Electronic music has always possessed the power to connect people and convey emotion through its arrangements—and perhaps no other musical genre does this better than Organic/Afro House. Riding on the dynamic and melodic waves of this genre, the duo Enrico & Carmo has been building a solid career in Brazil, having graced the stages of All Day I Dream, Keinemusik and Rumors showcases, and even DGTL in São Paulo.
Now, stepping into a new chapter, they present their debut release, “Me Ama” through ABRACADABRA, teaming up with Lati and Jazuelle, featuring vocals by Kali Mija. The track dives deep and hits right in the feels, soaking up influences from their DJ adventures. So, we had a chill chat with them about it. Give it a spin below and check out what went down:
Hello, Enrico & Carmo. Let’s kick it off talking about the latest buzz—your first official release as producers. Certainly, “Me Ama” carries much of the experience you’ve had as DJs, sharing the stage with renowned artists like Keinemusik, right? What motivated the choice of this specific track as the first official release?
Enrico & Carmo: Sure, we can certainly say that Keinemusik was one of the great inspirations for the track! We have a few other tracks ready that will be out soon, but none of them have as much emotional significance as Me Ama does. We’re happy to have it as our first official song!
The track features collaborations with different artists besides the two of you, including Lati and Jazuelle. How did this partnership unfold, and how did each artist contribute to the sound of “Me Ama”? And where did you find the singer Kali Mija to enhance the vocals?
Enrico & Carmo: We’ve been producing with Lati for some time now, he’s part of our Record Label Dance Different! We found Jazuelle and Kali Mija’s vocals on Spotify and instantly fell in love. We knew we had to make a song with her.
The track is quite deep and emotional, directly connected to Afro and Organic House, a style that is gaining increasing prominence. How do you envision the future of this sound?
Enrico & Carmo: As it’s not a very heavy sound style, we think it has enormous potential to reach more people, even those who don’t like electronic music as much. We think this is just the beginning of the popularization of Afro House, there’s still a lot to be explored within it.
Opening for Keinemusik in Brazil was undoubtedly a milestone in your careers. How has this experience influenced the path you’ve taken since then? What other projects also directly or indirectly impact the sonic identity of Enrico & Carmo?
Enrico & Carmo: For sure, opening for Keinemusik at the Museum of Tomorrow was one of the most special days of our lives. It opened many doors and possibilities for us to play at Line Ups and parties we would never have imagined playing at. Another reference for us is Maz, who is certainly the big name in Afro House in Brazil.
It seems like you’re experiencing rapid growth in the Brazilian scene and gradually reaching an international audience. So, tell us, what are the next steps for Enrico & Carmo? Is there a particular project or goal that you’re looking forward to achieving in 2024?
Enrico & Carmo: Our goal for 2024 is to produce a lot of music and explore Brazil and all the places we haven’t played yet. So wait up for us!
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