Already available on all major streaming and download platforms, SMOKE! (NextStop Music Publishing / ADA Music Italy) is the new single by Camilla Pandozziproduced together with Cosmo Masiello (Kmas), in which the dark atmospheres of dark pop intertwine with the overwhelming beats of reggaeton and the catchy melodies of pop.
In fact, the songs of Camilla they are a mosaic of emotions and genres, a reflection of an eccentric, contemplative and visionary personality, which opens up without filters, navigating the waters of dark pop and embracing melancholic melodies that reflect his dreamy soul.
¡SMOKE!, INTERVIEW WITH CAMILLA PANDOZZI
Hi Camilla, welcome back to All Music Italia. How are you?
Hi everyone. I'm doing great, thank you!
Your new single was released on June 14th, SMOKE!. Can you tell us about its genesis?
We teenagers often face complicated times. SMOKE! It's a message I wanted to send to my best friend. He was going through a dark time and needed help, so I decided to help him the only way I know how: through music.
So I dedicated this song to him, which was born one night, sitting in the shower, which I consider “my writing nest”. Through this text I brought out everything I have never been able to tell him, that is, that he should learn to look at himself with my eyes, because he is a special person.
What do the two faces on the cover represent?
The two faces on the cover of the song represent me and my best friend and the message I wanted to give is that, regardless of the distance, the roads we travel and
from the times we see each other, we will always remain next to each other.
These faces also return in the video clip, for the making of which you knocked on the door of artificial intelligence. How did this idea come about?
The idea of using artificial intelligence in my video clips was born from Ex-stasimy first song, which reveals my new musical identity, that is, the dark pop.
I needed something innovative, different and extravagant like my music and hence the idea of AI, which however does not replace man. All the images are in fact taken from the photos that my trusted photographer took of us, Francesco Ciccolella. Starting from these and with the help of Alexander Giglia great artist living in England, we created the video of my dreams!
In this song dark pop meets reggaeton. What made you want to merge them?
The dark pop It's a highly versatile style. So, together with my producer Cosmo Masiello aka (KMas), we decided to experiment by making a fusion between a summer genre like the reggaeton and a more wintery genre and “gloomy” as the dark pop.
I must say that the result pleasantly surprised me. I and Cosmos in the studio we love to do a lot of tests and we never set limits. We fully represent the phrase of Frida Kahlo: “DWhere you build walls, barriers and fortifications, I see boundless horizons”.
What do these two musical genres tell us about Camilla?
These two musical genres represent what I call “Cami's artistic personalities”. My genre par excellence is dark pop, but there is a side of me that always has to emerge and that makes me even a little crazier: the desire to be able to make dark pop making everyone dance. With this song I think I succeeded!
Dark pop is probably the musical genre that most belongs to you. When did you “meet” for the first time?
Dark pop and I have known each other since we were very young. My peers in kindergarten listened to The old farmwhile I was listening to the Nirvana. Growing up, I discovered who is now my favorite singer, namely Billie Eilish. She is a firm pillar for me, from whom I have taken and still take inspiration. And it is she who made me say: “this is what i want to do”.
Since this genre doesn't exist in the Italian music scene, I set myself the goal of being able to import it here too.
Today, what does dark pop represent for you?
Today, for me, dark pop represents my life, both daily and artistic. It is my point of reference and it is that place where I know I can take refuge without fear of judgment.
Which artists represent a beacon for you to navigate the ocean of music?
The artists who helped Camilla to be the one you know today are: Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Lady Gagai NirvanaThe AC/DC hey Metallica.
Looking at the horizon, what do you see? SMOKE! are you anticipating an EP/album?
For SMOKE! I hope the best. This song absolutely deserves to be known by as many people as possible.
For the rest, I hope to reach my goals which, however difficult they may be to achieve, are not impossible. You have to work constantly, commit yourself, but above all believe in yourself!
Of course, there are already some new songs ready, which carry on my project and which you will discover very soon… and which will be transformed into my new album!
Camilla, good luck with everything and good music!
Thank you so much for having me and see you next time!
