Tuesday, October 28 marks the release date of Motivo the self-titled first national release from this San Diego-based 8 piece. Blending the best of both American and Latin pop, Motivo sets itself apart from many in the genres with their message of hope and love.
“Since Motivo started playing together seven years ago, we have made it a huge point to keep why we are making music front and center in our minds. We never want our motives to be different than what they were in the beginning – and that is to make cool music that provides a life-changing message. When we had to change our name a year ago (from 180), we kept coming back to Motivo, because our name will keep us accountable,” states Jorge Valdez, vocalist and rhythm guitar player for the group. “We want to make music that can impact your life.”
On the album, the band pulled out all the stops. Credits include some of the biggest names in both pop and the Latin world – Tommy Simms (Bruce Springstein), Buster and Shavoni (Destiny’s Child), Kiko Cibrian (Luis Miguel), and Javier Solis (Jaci Velasquez) to name a few. “The album has really come together, and how could it not with the amazing talent that worked with us! I think that it has a great cross-section of styles that really define who we are musically. There is a little R&B in there, a little pop and definitely some Latin. It’s definitely turning out to be more than we ever imagined.” Jorge Valdez, vocalist for the group explains. “We feel so blessed, and already have achieved so much with this project already.”
Motivo will release October 28 through Crowne Music / WEA Distribution.
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