10.0
For many people, music is an important emotional outlet. It can amplify the happiness you feel when you’re at the crest of the wave or numb the pain when it’s all falling apart and everything hurts. So too for Nico de Andrea. When life threw him a set of curveballs, he took to the studio to grieve and counter the sadness. The result is his phenomenal debut album: ‘Love Therapy’. Inspired by his personal experiences with impossible love, conflict and separation, the first album of the French artist extraordinaire is a sonic melting pot of melodic pop, afro house and melancholic undertones channeled through the piano, an instrument Nico has honed since childhood. From the fragility of ‘One Last Call’ to the darkness of ‘Start The Fire’ to finally finding confidence and peace of mind with ‘Dreamin’ 514' and ‘Million Times’, the album presents themes of nostalgia, longing, passion and hope that permeate its twelve tracks. Fundamentally, ‘Love Therapy’ consists of meaningful songs wrapped in danceable afro house rhythms. But beneath the surface, this album shows how music can alleviate the otherwise unbearable pain and help find the light that guides a lost soul home.
Nico de Andrea - Love Therapy 10
Summary
Nico de Andrea is definitely one to watch when it comes to eclectic electronic house music with strong afro house and deep melodic touches. One Last Call is pop friendly feel good track that will always stand out when it comes up in your radio station. Hypnotic dreamy and sensitive has the charm to get you going. Like A Water is warm, sparkling with tropical house touches perfect for summer cocktails and Ibiza compilations. Corazon is moody deep minimal and atmospheric with perfect percussion, guitar licks and sensual melancholic vocals. Nowhere is the more upbeat, driving, anthemic with synthy stabs and mainstage appeal with mesmerizing vocals as always. Ethnica as the name suggests is perfect deep afrohouse track with irresistible groove and rhythm with cinematic touches and mysterious melody in the breakdown that remain in your mind for long. Worst Case Scenario features the beloved Julia Church that has the magic in her voice to add her elegance within the afrohouse grooves, melodramatic strings and moody piano chords, thrilling synths and great sonic environment. Avalon is deep melodic house at its finest with vocals that stand out and manage to attract listeners and clubbers interest straight away. My Everything is pure bliss with Darla sensitive voice crawling under your skin and targeting the soul warming the senses. Start The Fire is already fans favourite with Eli & Fur vocals standing out with great lyrics and melody that gets you going all night long. Dreamin’ 514 is upbeat driving melodic progressive house with pulsating basslines, trancy touches and Dreaming vocal line that encapsulates well the sonic atmospheres. Million Times is smooth perfect to drive late night and put your thoughts in order particularly when you have to make certain decisions. Love Therapy is a piece of art full of emotional melodies, infectious grooves and the finest singers that you can dream off. #PureGold Love iT10.0
Beat and Rhythm10
Basslines and Groove10
Melody 10
Synths 10
Breakdown10
Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment10
Intensity, Drive and Energy10
Sound-design and Arrangement10
Overall Atmosphere10
Goosebumps / Shivers moments10
Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments10
Originality and Inventiveness10
Radio Friendly10
Vocals & lyrics10
You can’t get this memorable track out of your head10
It has potential to become an anthem or a classic10
About Nico de Adrea
Nico De Andrea is a French producer, musician, and DJ known for his emotive blend of pop, Afro house, and techno. With 20 years in electronic music, his tracks like "Disappear," "Hold Tight," and "Wish We Could" gained support from industry giants like Black Coffee, Pete Tong, Solomun, and Diplo, amassing 40 million Spotify streams and airplay on Sirius XM, BBC1, and Radio FG.
Collaborating with BLOND:ISH, Eli & Fur, Themba, and remixing Grammy-nominated artists, Nico's career has soared. He's been remixed by afro/tech scene leaders and 2023 marked his Armada releases, including "My Everything," "Worst Case Scenario", "Ethnica", "Start the Fire", and "Corazon" the summer anthem.
Nico's international presence spans 40+ countries, performing at iconic venues like Pacha Ibiza, Ministry of Sound London, and Cafe Del Mar Phuket. He's shared the stage with Black Coffee, Rüfüs du Sol, and more, conquering the Americas with shows in Miami, Montreal, New York, and beyond, while still honoring his French roots with performances in Marseille, Cannes, and Saint Tropez. Keep an eye on Nico De Andrea this year!
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