DESAMPA is an emerging musician born in São Paulo, Brazil. Hence the name, which means "From São Paulo". His songs are an infusion of futurism and organic Soul. The artist seeks the creation of something new but at the same time timeless and true. Most blogs characterize his music as dark and haunting.
His music is unique, mysterious and engaging, and also contains sensitivity and feeling, creating a bridge between the human and the electronic. It’s an invitation to reflect on his own perspective of the universe, through nostalgia and ambition, freedom and errors, making musical moments in sincere outpourings made for the world to identify with.
That's why the musician only performs with a mask on. After all, what can a face prove if the message is implicit in the music, surpassing time and geography, making it plural, without sexuality, race or age. Gospel, Soul and experimental electronic music are the main influenc...
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DESAMPA is an emerging musician born in São Paulo, Brazil. Hence the name, which means "From São Paulo". His songs are an infusion of futurism and organic Soul. The artist seeks the creation of something new but at the same time timeless and true. Most blogs characterize his music as dark and haunting.
His music is unique, mysterious and engaging, and also contains sensitivity and feeling, creating a bridge between the human and the electronic. It’s an invitation to reflect on his own perspective of the universe, through nostalgia and ambition, freedom and errors, making musical moments in sincere outpourings made for the world to identify with.
That's why the musician only performs with a mask on. After all, what can a face prove if the message is implicit in the music, surpassing time and geography, making it plural, without sexuality, race or age. Gospel, Soul and experimental electronic music are the main influences DESAMPA uses to compose his vision.
With 3 EPs released up to now, "Err" in 2013, "Hue" in 2014 and most recently - the collaborative release with New York-based beat maker iMC - "///" in 2015, DESAMPA has gained the attention of music blogs worldwide with his haunting vocals and of fashion magazines with his mysterious persona.
In 2015, DESAMPA attended the Red Bull Music Academy Paris as a participant.
"With his utterly arresting voice – equal parts Antony Hegarty (of The Johnsons) and Usher – Brazil's DESAMPA was destined to make inroads in the music world, but he hasn't stopped there. He studies classical piano under master musician Zélia Deri and takes classes in production as well as singing for opera and musicals; plus, his creative visual vision for his heart-wrenching piano ballad “Love?” earned him a nomination for Best Video at the Music Video Festival 2014 in São Paulo. DESAMPA is a big D’Angelo fan, but his music is perhaps most reminiscent of Perfume Genius’ delicate yet fierce chamber pop." - Red Bull Music Academy
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