Name: Galaxia de Emociones
Brand: Mendoza.

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ZZK051LP

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-03

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0758358993900

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1 / Black / LP

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Mendoza.

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Alternative / Modern

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ZZK Records

ZZK Records is a homegrown record label and artist collective that emerged from the Zizek Club nights in Buenos Aires. Founded in 2008 by Texan Grant C. Dull, this label has become synonymous with "digital Cumbia" and Reggaeton. Led by Guillermo Canale & Diego Bulacio, ZZK Records showcases a diverse range of talented artists who are pushing boundaries and redefining Latin American music.

With its finger on the pulse of the underground music scene, ZZK Records has established itself as a leading force in the industry. The label's commitment to innovation and artistic expression is evident in every release. From *Cumbia Digital* to *Reggaeton*, their catalog represents a fusion of traditional Latin rhythms with contemporary electronic sounds.

Under the guidance of CEO Andrew Herrera, ZZK Records continues to nurture emerging talent while also collaborating with established artists. Their dedication to promoting cultural diversity and celebrating Latin American heritage sets them apart from other labels. Whether you're a fan of *Tremor*, *Chancha Via Circuito*, or any other artist on their roster, you can expect nothing but exceptional music from ZZK Records.

With her hypnotizing voice and vivid lyricism, Jackie Mendoza makes fantastical, intimate electro-pop propelled by ukulele-based dance grooves. Having grown up between her birthplace of Chula Vista, California and Tijuana, Mexico, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist bridges these two worlds with dynamic soundscapes that pull from Latin pop, electronic music, and indie pop. She creates a musical universe that exists beyond strict borders of genre and geography, giving her the space to traverse the vast expanse of her interiority.&nbsp;

Mendoza first started performing in 2014 as the vocalist for Brooklyn dream pop bands Gingerlys and Lunarette. She then broke out as a solo artist with her 2016 pop hits “Islands” and “La Luz,” which showcased her imagery-packed, yet deeply introspective lyrics. On LuvHz, her 2019 adventurous debut EP that was initially inspired by a painful breakup, she turned her personal experiences into songs that observe greater truths about the world around her. As a result, the project became a broader reflection on varying forms of love, in relationships with your partner, your culture, and the natural environment.

Mendoza expands this approach on her debut album, Galaxia de Emociones (Galaxy of Emotions), which sees her exploring a great range of feelings, from depression, celebration, outrage, numbness, hopelessness, and thrilling love. She uses each emotion as a portal to convey the intricacies of her experience as a queer, first-generation Mexican American woman, who actively defies and criticizes machismo and the Christian culture she was surrounded by. Brought up in the suburban border town of Chula Vista, she recalls being told by her parents to not mix English with Spanish, but speaking “spanglish” quickly became inevitable. It wasn’t until high school, that learning to play ukulele and singing in school musicals allowed her to authentically express herself.&nbsp;

“This album is about finding the courage to not only face my emotions, but also sharing them by singing them out loud.” Mendoza says. The project was co-written and co-produced by Mendoza and Rusty Santos (Animal Collective, Panda Bear), with a contribution from Grammy winning producer and accordionist Ulises Lozano.

As Galaxia de Emociones cruises from shimmering indie pop to accordion-laced electronic norteño, Mendoza proves there is both power and tenderness in embracing the fullness of your being and not doubting your instincts that might have been discouraged by society. She says it all in the opening song, “Natural,” which blooms with spacey synths and twinkling ukulele plucks. “There is no use in controlling what comes natural to you,” she sings in Spanish in a spellbinding loop.

With her new album, she hopes that listeners can connect with her words and look within to explore their own galaxy of emotions.

The project was co-written and co-produced by Mendoza and Rusty Santos (Animal Collective, Panda Bear), with a contribution from Grammy winning producer and accordionist Ulises Lozano.

Galaxia de Emociones 

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