Milena Casado, trumpeter, composer, and producer, released the new single “SELF LOVE,” the empowering closing track of her forthcoming debut album Reflection Of Another Self, slated for release on May 16 via Candid Records.
The culminating song is Casado’s revelation of what it is like to reach a place of acceptance and understanding. A sonic tapestry, “SELF LOVE” features Casado’s vocals, trumpet, synths and electronics, Morgan Guerin’s synths, Mike King’s organ, synths and rhodes, Meshell Ndegeocello’s electric bass, and Jongkuk Kim’s drums.
“Loving yourself is one of the hardest things to do,” admits Casado. “With “SELF LOVE,” I wanted to capture that journey, what it feels like to reach a place of acceptance and understanding. For me, self-love is still a work in progress, but maybe… this is how it sounds.”
Casado has already generated incredible buzz in recent years through her work with Terri Lyne Carrington, Vijay Iyer, Aaron Parks, Kris Davis, and other guiding forces in the music world.
Reflection Of Another Self is a stunning first statement that is sonically adventurous and a deeply personal exploration of her identity, overcoming personal traumas including experiencing racism growing up in Spain and grappling with her dual heritage, among other profound topics. It is an adventurous and bold statement from a newcomer who has been honing her skill with luminaries and biding her time, constructing a debut album fit for someone destined to upend the jazz world.
