Chief Cleopatra announces Luna EP and shares soulful new single ‘Fortuity’
In Spring of 2021, Chief Cleopatra released her first single ‘Friends’ from her forthcoming EP, Luna, garnering praise for the jaunty synth-led indie pop sound, which prompted comparison to Santigold.
Cleopatra’s new sonic direction echoes fellow pop experimenters Blood Orange and Thundercat, with the playful instrumentation framing the sultry, soulful, and subtly-powerful style she showcased on her 2020 Chief Cleopatra EP. Luna will find Cleo delving deeper into those psychedelic soul roots and more experimental instrumentation, with featured production by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Walker Lukens and performances by Curtis Roush and Jack O’Brien (The Bright Light Social Hour).
Cleopatra's latest single ‘Fortuity’ is a timeless love song. "I love this song because anyone can imagine this chance encounter with someone who takes your breath away," explains Cleopatra. "The song has a magic to it that the listener can believe in. I automatically thought of a 50’s doo-wop feel on the bass while writing this song, so I’m happy that vibe intensified on the final version. Probably my favorite song off the EP."
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