It’s a lovely tribute, and something really special to start this new year.
We love all things emotional over here. And so we were compelled to hear wunderkind musician Orsay‘s first release of the year. After a successful 2024 which proved he’s one of the acts to look out for in the future of Afro House, He’s teamed up with the acclaimed Maxi Meraki for “Amado”, to release a sentimental tribute to Orsay’s late father, releasing on Adriatique’s Siamese imprint.
Having been tested on the road not only by their authors but also giants such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, WhoMadeWho, Adriatique, Carlita, and many others, the collaboration gears up to become an early anthem for spring and summer festivals around the world, empirically proven.
‘Amado’
The single is a testament to true love, legacy, and the everlasting impact of those who once marked our paths. “‘Amado’ — ‘loved ones’ in English — is dedicated to the ones who are not here anymore, yet are still so close to our hearts”, says Orsay, who built the backbone of the single with his late father in mind. He recalls, “This track is very special to me because I made it a few months after my father passed away. The original vocal on it was a voice message that he left me and that I used as inspiration to create all the melodies and feelings in the track”.
Powerful both in energy on the surface, as well as its message lying underneath, ‘Amado’ pairs warm and nostalgic piano lines with groovy instrumentation and analogue synths, creating a genre-bender which marries Melodic Techno and Afro House for the ultimate sonic combo. Its hybrid state allows for the piece to be the ideal soundtrack to connect people on a number of dance floors — from the golden sunset lovers enjoying a dancing session by the beach, to the late-night, eyes-closed clubbers chasing highs.
Listen to Orsay and Maxi Meraki‘s heartfelt ‘Amado’, by hitting the ‘Play‘ button on the Spotify player below. Also, click here to support the release on your platform of choice. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on the latest news and views regarding our beloved Dance music industry.