Raíz

Biography

Swiss born, Portuguese & Angolan singer/songwriter RAÍZ has fused with London’s multicultural music scene to venture into his newfound territory of edgy bangers and millennial pop. The name RAÍZ stems from the Portuguese word ‘root’ and is a direct link to the deep cultural and musical references which inspire each song in the new EP ‘Saudade’. Saudade meaning: a longing for something that has been.

RAÍZ found the gift of time and solitude amid the globe’s isolation, during which he wrote and co-produced ‘Saudade’ via Zoom sessions and back and forth WhatsApps, all in the confinement of his bedroom. What could potentially have been a creatively dark chapter, has turned out to be the most thrilling time for RAÍZ’s music lift off.
Each single introduces the listener to RAIZ’s extensive vocal range; a warm, at times high pitched, albeit authentic & carefully crafted vocal versatility.

Carrying a similar striking falsetto as The Weeknd, inspired by Majid Jordan’s seductive melodies and incorporating Gashi’s 80’s electro-pop productions; RAÍZ has carefully handpicked his influences to release his new contagious and vibrant second single ‘Over You’.