Rising talent Ale Campillo delivers synth-infused pop banger “Pues,” an enticing tease of his upcoming EP built on pulsing synth bass and percussive beats. The intricate track layers Campillo’s smooth vocals over a catchy soundscape and personable song writing on facing his inner demons. Approaching the awkward coming-of-age period, the young 20-something musician crafts something relatable drawn from his own experiences, framed by laid-back humor.
Chronicling a drunk night out, “Pues” unravels the tale of a time in Campillo’s life when he simultaneously felt “big in a small world and small in a big world.” Crafted to be anthemic and unapologetic, the track blends gentle harmonies with punchy glimpse of rap as the lyrics explore the precarious edge of early adulthood with equal amounts of heartfelt authenticity and suave charm.
Having found his place in music from early 2020, Campillo’s career has been a step-by-step journey of earworm music which seems to come alive in the nook of dream pop and R&B, seamlessly touching on everything in between in a genre-defying sweep. Now, with the captivating melody of “Pues,” he continues to add to his own definition of pop, one founded on personality and a carefully refined sonic prowess.