HEARTFELT AND HAUNTING: SAMORA AND XELIF’S ‘BRUISES PIANO SESSION’ RESONATES DEEPLY
Some songs stay with you long after the music fades. Samora and Xelif’s Bruises Piano Session, released by Boomrush Productions, is one of them. Stripped down to voice and piano, this intimate rendition of Bruises unveils raw vulnerability.
The collaboration came to life when Xelif, moved by Samora’s original track, proposed a pared-down version to highlight its emotional core. For Samora, the song’s profound significance during a time of rising political and social injustice—especially against women—made this approach irresistible.
The result is breathtaking. Samora channels the collective pain and resilience of women, delivering a performance that feels both personal and universal. Xelif’s delicate piano accompaniment lifts the weight of the song’s heavy themes, making space for reflection and hope.
THIS SOULFUL BALLAD TRANSCENDS GENRES, ROOTED IN REGGAE’S ESSENCE WHILE EMBRACING PROFOUND HUMANITY
Released to honour the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2024, Bruises Piano Session transforms into a poignant anthem against systemic injustices. This soulful ballad transcends genres, rooted in reggae’s essence while embracing profound humanity.
ABOUT SAMORA
Samora is a genre-blending powerhouse redefining reggae, afrobeat and dancehall with vibrant energy and soulful charisma. Born in Suriname, raised in the Netherlands, and based in Switzerland, she’s gained international acclaim for her versatile voice and magnetic performances.
Her music fuses modern Caribbean rhythms with pop and soul, delivering catchy reggae anthems, fiery dancehall tracks, and afrobeat grooves that captivate audiences worldwide.
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ABOUT XELIF
Xelif crafts genre-defying soundscapes where dub, classical, jazz, and funk seamlessly collide with global influences. His innovative approach blends soulful melodies with unexpected twists, creating music that shifts between tranquil rhythms and emotional highs.
Xelif’s compositions explore everything from deep melancholy to uplifting hope, inviting listeners on a journey through rich, atmospheric grooves and boundary-pushing musical intuition.
