Not unlike yesterday’s Buzz On artist, Nneka, Debi Nova draws on a diverse musical and cultural background to make a seductive sound all her own.
The Costa Rican singer has been a staple of the Los Angeles music scene for a couple of years now, adding her alluring vocals to tracks from Ricky Martin, Sean Paul and Black Eyed Peas.
She made an intoxicating collaborative EP with the late J. Dilla’s brother, Illa J (Sounds Like Love, released last May), before moving on to begin recording solo material in earnest. On her debut solo album, titled Luna Nueva, due out in March, Nova makes what she describes as, “Tropical Soul.”
Indeed on songs like “Drummer Boy,” the usual beats of R&B and pop are subverted by the energy of Latin rhythms, while “Need 2 Be Loved,” shows off her incredibly playful vocal dexterity.
Check out music from Debi Nova at her MySpace, follow her on Twitter at @Debinova and watch her “Sounds Like Love” video with Illa J below. Plus, stay tuned for her “Drummer Boy” video, coming soon!
