The singer-songwriter, DJ and producer pulls from a variety of different styles to create his own signature blend of Latin R&B — and in this performance of “Espérame,” he leans into his soul influences
Venezuelan singer-songwriter, producer and DJ Ferraz draws from various elements and sonic styles to create his signature blend of R&B. And in “Espérame,” one of the tracks from his 2021 album Fino, he leans into gentle, lilting soul.
In this episode of Global Spin, Ferraz delivers a laid-back live performance of his song. Flanked by his gear and set against a plain white backdrop, the singer accompanies himself on electric guitar.
This minimalist, self-contained performance proves that Ferraz can create a sound-world all his own. Ferraz incorporates elements of Latin folk-rock and bossa nova into his performance, with classic R&B rhythms kicking in in the chorus.
Funk, house and hip-hop further influence Ferraz’s music-making process, coming together to form a style of R&B both versatile and pliant.
As one of the singer’s more reflective and laidback tracks, “Espérame” exemplifies his easygoing, luminous vocal delivery — a signature element of even his bouncier tracks, like 2022’s “Seratonina.”
Ferraz debuted in 2019 with his Rumbo album, and continued to grow his sound and style with the release of Fino two years later. Most recently, he put out Remixes FINO, a collection of reimagined versions of the songs from his Finoproject.
Press play on the video above enjoy Ferraz’s soulful “Espérame” performance, and keep checking back to GRAMMY.com for more episodes of Global Spin.
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