Hailing from Los Angeles, 12AYO is mixing Latin beats with catchy pop-rock tunes. The multifaceted artist who is a musician draws inspiration from his cultural background to create songs that are uplifting and anthemic. Described as “bringing together the rhythmic and emotional elements with stories of the marginalized,” 12AYO is providing an exciting new global sound.
In his single “Stuck”, the artist 12AYO once again manages to deliver a powerful emotional experience. The mesh between his vocal skills and his ability to sing in both English and Spanish is undoubtedly one of the key strengths of his music. The track is supported by sophisticated yet warm production that includes rich instrumentation, vibrant synths and Latin influences in the rhythms, and it easily moves between genres. The melody is a vulnerable yet catchy melody that builds up in intensity and has a danceable rhythm throughout the verses and massive chorus. 12AYO has a very intimate and emotional sound that is expressed through every single note.
Guitar is the one that is responsible for the sense of relief being brought in amid the emotional chaos – the lines are melancholic, winding and subtle making the atmosphere more intimate. With each verse, 12AYO expresses its fearlessness, but with a sincere vulnerability, so every listener can relate to their own struggles. “Stuck” is a new testimony to this LA artist’s capability to create works that are a mixture of cultural influences, musical styles and raw emotions but are still cohesive pop pieces. It leaves us with a melancholic yet compelling piece of music suitable for introspection or unification of fans from diverse backgrounds through shared human experience.
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