Malammore, whose real name is Sandro Feliciano, is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Lisbon, Portugal. “Aurora” is his first album. The album comes out on January 23 and tells the story of his life as a young Black man, his search for belonging, and his country’s cultural resistance. The lyrics talk about love, adoption, thoughts on humanity, and how the artist sees his role in the world. The concept for the album originated from a notebook containing poems, narratives, and my self-perception within this world. It’s a record of the Black experience in Portugal, of belonging and feeling alone, of love and loss.

Sandro, also known as Malammore, was born in 2005 and lived with the Portuguese State for two years until he was adopted in 2008, which was a big change in his life. One of the main ideas in Aurora is to turn the idea of a “black hole” into “the world’s white hole,” which shows a universe that erases identities. He challenges dominant narratives and changes how people see black bodies in society by filling it with the idea of blackness.

The album mixes hip-hop, rap, trap, and spoken word, which is not something that is usually done. Malammore gets the political tone of the project from people like Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Angela Davis, and Fela Kuti. No Icon (Rodrigo Fernandes) did the production, mixing, and mastering for the album at Lisbon Sound Society.

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Ant Thomaz starts a bold new chapter with his new single, “Good Times Roll.” It’s a rhythm-based celebration that leads up to his first solo album. The track is a perfect example of community, movement, and global connectivity. It has a sound that is both big and very personal.

The track centers on the concept of a “Scottish Mardi Gras,” exuding vitality from its opening beat. Thomaz assembled a diverse group of musicians and asked each to bring their own cultural background and musical style to the performance. The result is a lively mix of influences that brings together elements of Louisiana Mardi Gras traditions, Bollywood energy, South African beats, and Celtic subtleties into a joyful whole. The track doesn’t sound crowded; instead, it resonates, letting each influence build on the one before it and creating a groove that feels natural and alive.

“Good Times Roll,” which he co-produced with longtime collaborator Chris Gordon, took almost a year to perfect. The track has more than 60 mixes, which shows how much Thomaz cares about making people feel something instead of just making a sound. The result is a composition that exudes warmth, dynamism, and expansiveness, an invitation to commemorate, contemplate, and reestablish connections.

The track’s lyrics explore how to find peace amid chaos and how to navigate life’s ups and downs with clarity and balance. It means new beginnings and personal growth, and it gives people comfort and motivation. “Good Times Roll” is more than just entertainment; it brings people together and shows that when people share happiness, it can be a powerful force.

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