Chicocurlyhead Drops ‘NEVERENDING ROADTRIP’
Setting sail on an introspective journey, Chicocurlyhead seeks inspiration from his past to fabricate ways of overcoming the perpetual cycle of life. On his sophomore EP ‘NEVERENDING ROADTRIP,’ Chicocurlyhead comes face to face with trials and tribulations – addressing them head-on. ‘NEVERENDING ROADTRIP’ arrives through Zarpazo Records under HYBE Latin America and is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
A rich blend of brilliant penmanship and sonic experimentation, ‘NEVERENDING ROADTRIP’ exhibits Chicocurlyhead’s dauntless approach to venture outside of the “norm” in the music scene, spinning genres like pop, R&B, Latin, and many more into an entity of its own. Produced by Rafa Alvarez (Different Sleep), who has worked with artists like Kaytranada and Kehlani, he manages to capture Chico’s West Coast inspiration with his Panamanian roots. The cover art depicts the star’s boundless creativity, illustrating a vast road making its way into a self-titled structure that can best be interpreted as the mind of Chicocurlyhead.
For the EP, Chicocurlyhead takes a drive down memory lane through five exceptionally crafted tracks broaching on personal growth. Among them, indie-pop number “WASTED WEEKEND”, the EP’s focus track, reminisces on the singer’s past relationships – a track he describes as a “healer” for these wistful feelings. Adorned with a mesmerizing trap percussion and dreamy electric guitar melodies, the alt-pop “KEEP IT PUSHING” acts as an anthem – and state of mind – for Chicocurlyhead, reminding himself to keep going no matter what, and most importantly, keeping a promise to his son. “Working, working, working, got no time to kick my feet up,” he croons, “had to lift myself up, I’m just tryna keep the dream alive.” Unwinding a kaleidoscopic playlist, Chicocurlyhead taps into a classic R&B groove with “ONLY GETS BETTER,” pairing romance-tinged verses with sensual basslines and glistening synths.
“NEVERENDING ROADTRIP is a whole new experience for me. I wanted to be as honest as possible with this new project, both with my fans and myself, in a way I hadn’t been before. Every track was created from scratch, and we challenged ourselves to use more instruments and explore different genres. Our goal was to ensure every song had a real meaning and message that people could understand and relate to. The process of making this EP was something I didn’t know I needed, and it revealed things about myself that I needed to know, both emotionally and musically. I hope this project resonates with my fans and many others around the world.” expressed Chicocurlyhead.
‘NEVERENDING ROADTRIP’ also highlights previously released “CUPIDO TE FALLÓ” and “MANY NIGHTS.” Making their debut earlier in the year, the tracks perfectly encapsulated the EP’s essence and what was to come, weaving stories of failed relationships and lessons on putting in effort.
Undeniably, Chicocurlyhead is the embodiment of what it truly means to rewrite the rules of music – impressively dancing with the likes of R&B, pop, and Latin music. With ‘NEVERENDING ROADTRIP,’ he anchors himself as one of the music industry’s most innovative and promising rising stars – hurling him towards global stardom.