Mireya Ramos Discusses Her Solo Album 'Guerrera', Musical Roots, and Creative Process

The Genesis of 'Guerrera'

• 💖 The album 'Guerrera', translating to 'warrior', is a deeply personal project born from a breakup and a need to feel empowered.
• 💡 Ramos aimed to empower herself and other women through the music, collaborating with friends and artists who offered support and love.
• 🎶 The entire album served as a therapy session, helping her process difficult emotions and experiences over two and a half years.

Musical Influences and Violin Mastery

• 🎻 Ramos's journey with the violin began at age six, inspired by a crush and her father's mariachi band.
• 🌟 She trained classically but sought to develop a unique style, influenced by jazz violinists like Regina Carter and Stephan Graelli, aiming to sing through her violin and improvise.
• 🌎 Her mother, a passionate singer and record collector, was a significant influence, instilling the belief that music is for everyone and can be expressed in countless ways.

Genre Fluidity and Artistic Evolution

• 🎵 Ramos effortlessly blends genres including cumbia, salsa, mariachi, jazz, R&B, soul, and hip hop, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
• 🎤 She explored different vocal colors and techniques on 'Guerrera', drawing inspiration from artists like Mariah Carey and Erykah Badu to express a wide range of emotions.
• 🎤 A dream come true was incorporating a gangster rap alter ego into a song with her brother, fulfilling a long-held desire to explore hip-hop.

Collaboration and The Power of Music

• 🤝 While 'Guerrera' is a solo project, it remains highly collaborative, with her band members described as friends and family.
• 🌟 The album's creation was a beautiful process of bringing people together through music, with friends holding her hand through the emotional journey.
• 🗣️ Music is seen as the universal language, enabling connections and collaborations with people from all over the world.

Live Performance and Album Themes

• 🎶 Ramos and her band performed "La Respons" and "K" live, showcasing the emotional depth and musical richness of her work.
• 💔 "La Respons" is a song about taking accountability in a relationship, inspired by Jose Jose and co-written with her brother.
• 😔 "K" originally a ranchera, was reimagined as a melancholic rendition for 'Guerrera', reflecting feelings of wanting to return to a relationship despite a firm decision.
• 🌟 The album 'Guerrera' explores themes of healing, emotional resilience, and embracing life's joys despite personal struggles.