Feid is in his aspect on the COLORS studio. The Colombian artist took over the colourful area for his efficiency debut in opposition to a tinted backdrop in his signature inexperienced hue. After closing the European leg of his “Quickest Tour,” FERXXO steps into a brand new period by debuting the primary single off his subsequent file, “PIDA LO QUE QUIERA MAMI.”
Whereas teasing the music earlier this yr, FERXXO offers followers the primary official pay attention with an intimate and daring stay efficiency on COLORS. “I selected “PIDA LO QUE QUIERA MAMI” as a result of I really feel prefer it captures my essence as an artist and what followers can anticipate subsequent from me,” he tells Hypebeast.
We sat down with Feid to be taught extra about his COLORS efficiency, his connection together with his followers, and what we will anticipate from him subsequent.
Hypebeast: Feid, your COLORS efficiency of “PIDA LO QUE QUIERA MAMI” was charming. How did that have really feel for you, and what made you select this explicit music for such a particular present?
“This was such a cool alternative for me. I selected “PIDA LO QUE QUIERA MAMI” as a result of I really feel prefer it captures my essence as an artist and what followers can anticipate subsequent from me. Performing it in such an intimate setting, the place the music is basically the main target, made it tremendous particular. I cherished having the ability to join with the music in that approach.”
In case you needed to describe this new chapter in your inventive journey in 5 phrases, what would they be?
“Private, roots, genuine, morning, and followers.”
Throughout your COLORS efficiency, the inexperienced backdrop actually stood out. How vital are visible components like this in your stay reveals, and what do they add to the general expertise?
“Visuals are tremendous vital to me, particularly in terms of my stay reveals. I really feel like they bring about a lot persona to the expertise – whether or not it’s the present itself or the mission as an entire. I’m at all times fascinated by the visible components whereas I’m creating, as a result of they assist construct a whole world across the music and actually immerse the fan in it.”
Your sound blends reggaeton, lure, and pop with ease. How would you describe the evolution of your music over time, and the place do you are feeling you’re creatively at this level in your profession?
“I really feel like my music has positively advanced over time and actually displays what I’m listening to or what resonates with me most in that second – type of like what period I’m in creatively. Proper now, I believe I’m at a degree in my profession the place I’ve been considering quite a bit in regards to the starting, once I was simply beginning out on this business, and going again to these roots that actually began all of it.”
There’s at all times a way of sensuality to your music, however it’s additionally deeply emotional. How do you strike the fitting steadiness between these two components in your songwriting and stay reveals?
“I believe we discover that steadiness as a result of it’s actual life. In on a regular basis moments, you possibly can really feel sensual and emotional on the identical time. That’s simply a part of being human. For me, each of these components are a pure a part of who I’m, in order that they present up in my music in a real approach.”
Are there any upcoming initiatives, singles, or collaborations we must always preserve a watch out for? What can followers anticipate from you within the subsequent few months?
“There’s plenty of stuff coming. I’ve been engaged on new music, some particular collaborations, and a mission which means quite a bit to me personally. This subsequent chapter actually dives into who I’m proper now, each musically and personally. The brand new mission captures that – it’s intimate, reflective, however nonetheless has that vitality folks know me for. I can’t share too many particulars but, however followers can positively anticipate just a few sudden strikes. It’s going to be a giant yr.”
You typically reference your Colombian roots in your music. How do you keep grounded in your cultural heritage whereas experimenting with completely different sounds and pushing your inventive boundaries?
“My Colombian roots are every part to me. It’s simple to remain grounded in them as a result of, to begin with, it’s who I’m – but additionally as a result of I’m consistently surrounded by folks and issues that replicate my tradition. Whether or not it’s the meals I eat or the music I hearken to, I carry that with me wherever I’m going and in every part I do. So once I’m being inventive and experimenting with new sounds or genres, I’m at all times fascinated by how one can make it really feel genuine.”
When it comes to your upcoming album, are there any new sounds or instructions that followers won’t anticipate from you? Is there a style or type that’s been calling your title currently?
“I don’t need to give away an excessive amount of, however I positively recommend everybody preserve a watch out for some easter eggs on the market. All the things that’s coming is basically for the Day 1 followers. I’ve been reminiscing quite a bit in regards to the early days of my profession, so I hope they really feel that and join with what’s subsequent.”
Your type has at all times been distinctive and iconic. How would you describe your private trend and the way does it affect the best way you method your music and general inventive expression?
“I really type myself more often than not. It’s one in all my favourite methods to precise myself outdoors of music. After all, we at all times must throw in a signature inexperienced, some glasses, a hat. However greater than something, it’s about being myself and feeling assured. That’s what issues most to me. Once I really feel good in what I’m carrying, it reveals in my perspective, in how I carry myself, and in my music too.”
In your COLORS efficiency, there was an unbelievable sense of ease, but you additionally maintained a deep reference to the viewers. How do you mentally and emotionally put together for a present that requires each confidence and intimacy?
“I’m fortunate as a result of I really feel like I’ve a extremely particular reference to my followers, so it’s simple to really feel that closeness to them. With regards to confidence, it’s all about ensuring I really feel good – whether or not that’s having a clear match on, loving the music I selected, or being proud of the visuals we created. When all of that feels aligned, it offers me a way of peace and lets me simply be current within the second.”
