EM$o's latest single, “Dark Rooms,” is a poignant and uplifting tribute to the woman who turned his life around. After a difficult life in the streets, the Swiss Reggaeton artist struggled with depression and alcohol addiction.
Days would pass, and he would do little more than drink in his home to numb the pain. But everything changed when he met someone special who showed him that moments of happiness were achievable while sober. She empowered him to get healthier, better, stronger, and more motivated.
“Dark Rooms” shares EM$o's personal journey of redemption, offering a glimmer of hope to anyone who may be struggling. The reggaeton track starts with melancholic tones, mirroring the artist's state of mind before his life changed. But as the bright backbeat kicks into the flow, the instrumentals warm around the shift in lyrical tone, representing the new chapter in EM$o's life. The song takes the listener on an emotional journey of a lifetime in just three minutes.
The official music video shot and produced by Tec. and Film artfully unravels as the ultimate redemption arc. It follows EM$o's mental journey from a life epitomized by insular isolation and addiction to finding the motivation to change under the influence of the special woman who turned his life around. The video visually represents the song's message, reminding us that we can all start a new chapter if willing to turn the page.
EM$o wrote, recorded, and mixed “Dark Rooms” in his home studio, highlighting his versatility as an artist. The single was mastered by Slade Templeton at Influx Studios, adding a professional touch to the final product. This level of creative control speaks to EM$o's passion for his craft and his dedication to his music.
“Dark Rooms” is the follow-up to EM$o's debut LP, Differences, released in July 2022. The album has been featured in multiple magazines, and the artist has set up a merch shop, continuing to make positive moves. EM$o's story is one of resilience, perseverance, and redemption.
From growing up in Biel/Bienne, a city notorious for its crime, to battling depression and addiction, he has overcome incredible obstacles to become an artist he can be proud of. Music and visuals have become his therapy, a tool to help him process his emotions and share his message of hope with the world.
“Dark Rooms” is a powerful and uplifting reggaeton track with the visual to match, offering a glimmer of hope to anyone struggling. EM$o's personal journey of redemption is an inspiration, reminding us that it's never too late to turn our lives around.
The song's melancholic tones and bright backbeat perfectly capture the artist's emotional journey, while the official music video represents the song's message. EM$o's dedication to his craft is evident in his creative control over the single, highlighting his passion for music. Overall, "Dark Rooms" is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the transformative power of music.
Welcome to BuzzMusic EM$o! We truly connected with the message on Your latest single, "Dark Rooms" How did it feel to open up about your struggles with addiction and depression in your music?
Hey BuzzMusic, Thank you very much for having me. Music is the only way how I express myself. I am just another man like many others who doesn't talk about his past with other people; I would rather do that with music, which helps in moments of crisis. I still struggle with depression, but at least I managed to fight off my alcohol and drug addiction; I have been clean for over a year now.
Can you tell us more about the person who inspired "Dark Rooms" and how they helped you turn your life around?
"Dark Rooms" was inspired by my girlfriend. Before we started dating, I was an absolute mess. Lonely, lost and wasted are the three things that described me best after I left street life for good. I often found myself with my brain and a bottle of alcohol in "Dark Rooms," trying to fight off my demons. She was like a silver cross for the vampire inside me; the addiction had just vanished. I had no more desire for alcohol with her presence; I just wanted joy and happiness.
You've spoken before about how music became a therapy for you. What role does music play in your life, and how has it helped you cope with difficult times?
Music still is my form of therapy. Creating music helps me forget all my problems and gives me a moment of silence in the storm inside my head.
What have been some of the biggest challenges you've faced as an artist, and how have you overcome them?
My heaviest challenge in the beginning, was the correct pronunciation of my lyrics in English; I live in Switzerland, a German-speaking country with a weird accent. Rapping and singing in English without people hearing my accent was a serious challenge as I first had to learn to speak English fluently and then get rid of my german accent.
Then I had serious difficulties mixing the songs correctly so my music Engineer Slade Templeton could master them and make them sound good. This eventually faded as I took some classes in mixing with the Music Engineer Streaky. The challenge I'm currently facing is having the right exposure to the right people to grow my fanbase. But slowly, the fanbase is growing as I have gained over 20 Followers in the last 2 weeks and had some placements in big Spotify Playlists.
Looking to the future, what can fans expect from you regarding new music or upcoming projects?
They can expect more music, music videos, merch, and content, and I'm currently looking for places to perform as well. The next song is coming out on the 10th of march 2023, and it will talk about my first date with my girlfriend in a dancehall type of beat.