The trio Rev Beats is ready to take listeners on a nocturnal musical journey with their latest single, “Lua e Mar”. The music, which combines elements of trap and funk, offers an atmosphere of adventure and relaxation, perfect for the nightlife scene. This release is just a glimpse of what’s to come on the group’s debut EP.
Rev Beats is made up of Pedro Duque, Rodrigo Duque (aka “calli.”), and Raphael Dieguez (aka “Moitz.”), and they bring a rich mix of musical influences to the project, which includes everything from trap and funk to pop and pop rock. This diversity is evident in the original tracks on the Rev Beats EP, which promises to explore new creative territories.
With “Lua e Mar”, the trio captures the essence of Rio’s nightlife, providing a sonic experience that blends perfectly with the city’s nightlife scene. The full EP is on the way, but until then, you can check out the singles already released, such as “Tudo Tem Sua Hora”, “Te Procurar” and “Viver em Paz”.
“Lua e Mar” is a song that combines trap and funk influences, and seems to capture the essence of Rio’s nightlife. How did you manage to fuse these styles in such a unique way?
Trap and funk are not very far from each other, so just fit some funk beats into the beat. It was designed to have a Latin, tropical and warm vibe, giving the song a Brazilian vibe.
The single’s visualizer presents a ritual of rolling a cigarette, creating a specific atmosphere. How does the visual concept relate to the music?
Well, the song talks about going out at night, something we really enjoy doing, and often, for some of us, going out at night means rolling several cigarettes hahaha. Furthermore, the song contains some references to this, such as “when the green ends it hurts me a lot more” and “dating while throwing a lot of smoke into the air”.
Rev Beats is made up of three talented songwriters. What is the creative process like when you work together to create new music?
Great question! Our creative process is very fluid: We all make beats, so sometimes we can reuse a beat from one of us and write something over it. There was also a time when we built beats together, which took a little longer. But, most of the time, we prefer to leave the beat to calli., our beat wizard (we affectionately call him Fluminho, like the producer and artist Flume). As for the lyrics, we tend to alternate between Pedro and Moitz, usually one giving input on the other’s lyrics. Lately, Pedro and Moitz. have divided the verses of the songs into the compositions.
They have already released a few singles before this debut EP. What can fans expect from the EP in terms of sound and themes covered?
In fact, we are about to release the last single from the EP. So, the EP will be made up of all the singles we’ve already released, plus the next one. I think that in terms of sound, this EP represents a stage of change for Rev Beats, in which our composition and production processes have become more fluid, and makes a connection between our “musical selves of the past” with the place where we want to arrive. When it comes to topics, we always write about what we feel, in a way, even if the writing process is a bit mechanical. So, we have always had a tendency to write about relationships and love, but currently we are trying to write about other aspects of our lives and Lua e Mar is an example of that.
The lyrics of “Lua e Mar” describe moments of fun, adventure and nights out with friends. Do you draw inspiration from personal experiences when creating songs like this?
In a way, yes. But there is always the element of fantasy, possible metaphors and exaggerations. It’s not to be taken literally, but some of us even like more “lively” parties.
What are your biggest musical influences when creating your tracks? Have they changed over time?
Yes, our influences have changed and I believe they will change even more over time. We are very eclectic. One of our old influences, which still influences us in a certain way, is Pink Floyd, for example. Our most general influences are Flume, Daft Punk, Major Lazer, Tropkillaz and lately we have been listening to some trap artists, such as Veigh and WIU.
Rev Beats’ debut EP promises to explore new creative directions. Can you give us a preview of some of these directions and how you are experimenting with different musical styles?
Some of the songs are very old, like Tudo Tem Sua Hora and Tua Voz, which is the next release. Tudo Tem Sua Hora has a little pop rock influence, something we were already used to doing, but with a much more present beat and a piano, which gives a hint of more “classy” pop. Tua Voz, on the other hand, is a very “cute” song, in terms of lyrics and sound, in which we experimented with the element of clipped voices and more peculiar sounds. In Viver em Paz, we got into a lo-fi beats vibe; in Lua e Mar, we ventured into trap and in Te Procurar, something very simple, exploring the “silence” of music, and at the same time, something very radiophonic. And so the Rev Beats EP can be called a great mix.
Music is often a way of expressing emotions and personal experiences. Do you have a song from the debut EP that is especially meaningful to each of you personally? If so, why is this song so special?
Pedro Duque: I’m between Procurar Te and Viver em Paz. Both portray feelings that I identify with and agree with a lot; Te Procurar because I really like the feeling that the song emanates and how we managed to synthesize it in the lyrics and Viver em Paz because of the concept that was worked on between its inspiration, lyrics and beat. I also love Everything Has Its Time. I’m particularly proud of this song!
Moitz.: Tudo Tem Sua Hora is a special song because it was one of the first we composed in this format with the 3 of us producing it together, at the same time as we recorded the ideas inside the computer. The lyrics also have a special meaning, and were written at a special time. It was also the first song where we had the opportunity to record a music video with a professional team.
calli.: Viver em Paz. It’s difficult to put into words why Viver em Paz is my favorite. In addition to being made during a very turbulent and different period during the pandemic, I was involved in one of the things I most enjoy doing during production, which was adding elements and games to actually finish the song and ensure that everything is ok. and complete. I really liked the end result, it’s what I identify with the most.
As composers and musicians, you have evolved over time. What are the biggest changes or learnings each of you have experienced on your musical journey so far?
Pedro Duque: There are so many and I know there will be many more to come. Laughter. About music, we are always learning. Learning never ends. But about the rest, I think the most important thing is not to stop. You can’t stop, regardless of the artist, the style of music or anything else. And if you want to make a living from music, focus on music. You can’t make a living from music halfway.
Moitz.: In my first band, I started playing bass and then I became bassist and vocalist. For more than 10 years I played bass in all the bands I was part of, and now I started playing guitar in all the projects I’m part of. These are just a few examples of so many things that have changed over the years and continue to change. I think the most important thing is to accept the challenges and do your best to achieve your goals and accomplish the things you set out to do. But it’s also important to be open to new things and aware of what’s new out there.
Calli.: In addition to learning and developing the production of beats and mixes, what I am most proud of having gained experience was working with other artists, learning how to record, handle, and conduct studio sessions, thanks to recent opportunities that I have been involved with. Much obliged. At the same time, I know that there is still a lot to learn and experience and I can’t wait to experience it.
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