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Eylsia Nicolas tells us what’s important in “Money’s Not Everything”

Chicago-born, world-seasoned, and with her fingers firmly on the pulse of music, Eylsia Nicolas’s new single is “Money’s Not Everything.” This fast-paced track comes as a party song and as an alarm. Pooling her deep experience between Chicago and Europe, Nicolas forges a sound that is entirely her own, irresistible, soulful, and firmly planted in the beats that have lain at the center of her musical journey.

Behind this catchy rhythmic combo is a commentary on how society is driven by money. “Money’s Not Everything” sees Nicolas urging the listener to pause and contemplate what we are trading for possessions, gifts God bestowed on us without condition. The song lyrics bring alive a gentle yet strong reminder, the true wealth of life is not always counted in dollars and cents. That experience, in both Chicago and Europe, is evident in the way Nicolas balances classic house influences with fresh, worldly textures, producing a sound that feels simultaneously timeless and futuristic.

“Money’s Not Everything” is a song but also an invitation to dance, ponder and get reacquainted with what’s actually important. Eylsia Nicolas has given us a track that’s as insightful as it is infectious, and it continues to show that music can bear rhythm but also bear weight. If you like beats that make the body move and the soul feel, then this single can be nothing less than blissful listening.

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Gus Ormo finds a gentle balance of sound on latest release “Claroscuro (APAPE)”

Gus Ormo‘s latest release, “Claroscuro (APAPE),” is an instrumental piece built from a carefully selected set of sounds. Clean shakers, piano, bass, trumpet, flutes, acoustic guitars, drums, lead guitar, and tambs make up the track. The vocal element is absent from the foreground; the instruments themselves establish the piece’s character.

The arrangement shows the contrast of its different textures. Bass and piano provide the grounding, with trumpet and flutes supplying the melodic color. Congas, drums, and shakers provide percussion, while the acoustic and lead guitars enrich the instrumental palette. These elements are incorporated into the song’s somber mood, but it remains mostly soft and emotion-driven.

What appeals to “Claroscuro (APAPE)” is its dedication to an instrumental expression that is soft on the heart. It’s not the words that convey the mood; it’s the instruments. Gus Ormo combines strings of rhythm, melody, and texture to produce a piece that sounds deliberately restrained, and each section contributes to the overall musical picture.

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Gus Ormo brings warmth and tenderness on latest release “Latidos”

Gus Ormo’s latest release, “Latidos,” is an instrumental, so it must rely on its musicianship to carry the emotional weight. Instead of a vocal to guide the listener, the arrangement features clean shakers, piano, bass, trumpet, flutes, acoustic guitars, drums, lead guitar, and tambs. The combination is a well-layered musical setting, with a somber character and a soft approach to the heart.

The piano and guitars add important touches to the arrangement, the trumpet and flutes add more color. Percussion, congas, drums, and clean shakers add movement but don’t detract from the gentle nature of the track. The bass anchors the song, while the lead and acoustic guitars provide an additional layer to the instrumental mix.

What sets “Latidos” apart is the quiet emotional intent. Instead of singing of its feeling, the piece creates a solemn and tender atmosphere with its collection of instruments. Still, Gus Ormo’s method stresses the connection between the instruments. It is an instrumental piece that should touch the heart with softness and not in excess.

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