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Latin music collective DARUMAS delivers an irresistibly groovy new single “Wanna Be,” released alongside a music video made in partnership with Bershka, premiered on their TikTok this week. “Wanna Be” // watch here // joins the charismatically captivating bass-driven “Francotirador” – performed last week on the Latin GRAMMY stage // watch here // as the second release since DARUMAS scored the Latin GRAMMY nomination for ‘Best New Artist,’ celebrating an incredible rise since their band debut and first album. 

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“Wanna Be” explores the desire for personal freedom and the push-pull tension in relationships. The lyrics are refreshingly candid, capturing the complexity of wanting both connection and independence. The protagonist is unapologetic revealing feelings that are sometimes contradictory — discomfort when alone yet annoyance when with a partner. Lines like “Para ser honesta me molesta si te vas… también siendo honesta me molesta cuando estás” convey this duality perfectly making the song relatable for anyone who has felt torn between independence and attachment. The refrain “Just wanna be, wanna be, wanna be free” paired with “Un ratito pa’ mí (sí) un ratito pa’ mí” drives the song’s yearning for a moment of self-focused freedom. This line repeated throughout gives the song an empowering tone balancing vulnerability with confidence. 

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DARUMAS have catapulted into the global music scene after releasing their irresistibly groovy self-titled debut album in May. Since their debut this year, the electrifying trio of multi-talented musicians Aldana Aguirre, Ceci Leon and Vedala Vilmond, have claimed Rolling Stone’s ‘The Future of Music’ stamp (+ performed at their showcase in Mexico City). Their debut single “Daruma” took over the #1 position on the #1 radio station in Japan, J-WAVE. The band made their festival debut at Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, followed by Rock in Rio in Brazil, alongside a multi-date supporting slot for superstar Emilia. This summer, the band appeared at the Latin Alternative Music Conference too, marking their New York performance debut. 

DARUMAS 7-track debut project explodes with upbeat bops crafted perfectly for the live music stage, blending sounds from across their diverse musical roots and backgrounds. The band wrote and recorded the project at 5020 Studios in Miami. Early song highlights include Latin pop and disco track “Mago,” reggae-infused “La Llamada,” and as infectious and funky as the rest, their debut single “Daruma,” which introduced the Japanese inspiration behind the DARUMAS band name: a good luck charm that symbolizes perseverance and wish fulfilment. True to their stage name, DARUMAS aims to imbue their music with the same spirit of resilience and positivity that the Daruma embodies. 

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DARUMAS celebrates global musicianship, bringing together Aldana, a sought-after bassist from Argentina, who has shared the global stage with acts like Karol G, Luis Fonsi and Fonseca; Ceci, a vocalist from Miami with Cuban roots and a penchant for R&B, also captivates audiences with her electrifying guitar skills, seamlessly blending soulful melodies with fiery riffs; and Vedala, the mesmerizing voice of the group, hailing from Haiti and living in Chile. The mosaic of their cultural influences and musical styles promises a musical experience like no other. In their own words: “Darumas is a band formed by three amazing girls,” Vedala emphasizes. “We are three musicians from different parts of the world” Aldana shares “…and three very different backgrounds” Ceci continues, “that are all inspired by similar music, and trying to create something new with one another.” 

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AMNPLIFY – DB