INTERVIEW: Masadi drops new single “Soma”

Based in Barcelona, Masadi is a singer-songwriter and visual creator transforming personal pain into breathtaking art. With origins in Madrid, where she studied music production and composition, her artistic vision sits at the crossroads of sound, image and emotion, offering a fusion of cinematic aesthetics, minimalist production and compelling songwriting. Her creative output stages stories, encouraging listeners to step into an emotional theatre where those painful personal moments becomes acts of strength.

Masadi’s music feels sculpted rather than written, each track carved from her own experience and shaped with deliberate care. Both intimate and commanding, her voice guides listeners through profoundly human themes of grief, healing and transformation, amplified through her visual storytelling. In this space, emotion is seen and reflected in theatrical imagery that mirrors the cycles of loss and renewal.

This year marks Masadi’s arrival as a solo artist on the rise, unveiling her artistic offering in its fullest form. Her upcoming debut album, El Ciclo, is set to deliver a conceptual body of work next year, divided into three acts: Death, Transformation and Rebirth. Structured like a film or a stage production, the album traces a voyage of the self through pain and regeneration and with music and imagery, Masadi explores the arc of loss and the fragile beauty that follows acceptance.

The first chapter of the project arrives with Masadi’s debut single titled “Soma,” the opening track from El Ciclo and the first full window into her sonic world. Inspired by Aldous Huxley’s book Brave New World, “Soma” uses the metaphor of addiction to explore the disorienting pull of a toxic relationship that soothes and destroys in equal measure. Captured in an emotive dance pop setting, the hop of Afrobeat style rhythms and alluring R&B vibes combine to deliver a magnetic soundscape brimming with elegant melodic songwriting and danceable groove.

Set up by Masadi’s airy vocal lines, gently fluttering above the build of instrumentation, the track tumbles into place with the slick rattle of percussion and warm instrumental textures. Flowing with pattering beats and capped by dazzling vocal performance, Masadi stitches a poignant thematic context through a bright fabric of instantly catchy pop-focused music. Progressing through a passage of rapped vocal delivery, the track reaches a stunning finale of shuffling drums and spellbinding vocal leads.

Propelled by infectious rhythms and packed full of intricate, overlapping vocal layers, “Soma” sees Masadi make a spectacular artistic entrance. With her debut record El Ciclo on the way, Masadi is set to continue going from strength to strength on her thrilling musical adventure and we can’t wait to see what she’s got in store for 2026 and beyond.

We caught up with Masadi to find out more about her musical journey so far, her debut single “Soma” and what she’s got lined up for the future. Check out our interview with Masadi below.

Hey Masadi, how are you?

I’m very well, thank you so much for asking.

What’s your earliest memory of making music?

When I was little, I would make up songs about absolutely everything. I spent my days singing and writing in my diary about anything that inspired me, even lyrics about identity or love. Music began for me as something natural, almost instinctive.

Which artists do you draw most inspiration from?

Silvia Pérez Cruz, absolutely. She’s a very important reference for me: the way she weaves melodies, builds universes, and tells stories has a unique sensitivity. I’m also inspired by artists who aren’t afraid to be themselves, who take risks, and who put great care into the visual part of their work.

I’m also inspired by artists who work with a strong global concept ( music, visuals, choreography, narrative) like BTS. I’m very drawn to the way they build complete universes around each project.

How else do you find inspiration for your music?

I find inspiration in anything, even the smallest details. Nature inspires me deeply; going to the mountains or the beach and letting myself be guided by sensations opens creative spaces for me. Ultimately, I think I find inspiration in the everyday and in things that seem simple but hold depth.

What’s been your highlight of 2025?

Definitely releasing my music at last. It has been a battle of years, a long process full of obstacles, and seeing this project come to light means so much to me. There were moments when I was about to give up, but thanks to the people who have been with me from the very beginning, supporting me and believing in me even when I doubted myself… today I can say I made it. Without a doubt, that has been the highlight of the year.

What would you say is the perfect setting for listeners to enjoy your sound?

There’s a concert by Pau Vallvé (another artist who has inspired me a lot) where he performs inside a cave. I find that idea fascinating. I love imagining myself singing in remote, natural places that feel sacred and intimate.

And of course, I also dream of performing at the Palau de la Música or the Liceu in Barcelona. They’re such iconic spaces, and singing there would be a dream.

How has your own style and sound evolved since you started out?

At the beginning my sound was simpler, even a bit childish but I don’t judge that, because it’s part of the process. Over time, both my lyrics and my sound have become deeper, searching for emotional and symbolic layers.

I try to constantly nourish myself: studying, discovering new things, drawing inspiration from random elements of daily life… and allowing all of that to transform the way I create. I feel like my sound has matured alongside me.

Who would be your dream artist to collaborate with?

Humbe, a Mexican artist I admire. It would be a dream to collaborate with him because I love absolutely everything he does: his sensitivity, his aesthetic, his way of understanding music. I feel like we could create something very special together.

How did you find making your single “SOMA”?

Like with every very toxic breakup, I had a huge emotional block that I needed to express. And I think the best way to do that was by turning it into a song. “SOMA” allowed me to vent and free myself.
I didn’t want it to sound sad or melancholic; on the contrary, I wanted something more fun, more catchy. There are many phases within a breakup, and I wanted to reflect that energy. Honestly, it was really fun to create.

What message did you want to get across with this release?

That you can dance through a breakup. That you don’t need to be hard on yourself, because relationships are never easy for anyone.

In the end result, the message is simple: even if something inside you has died, you can still dance through your pain.

What can fans expect from your first concept album, El Ciclo?

To trust the cycle of life, just as I’ve had to. “El Ciclo” is an album full of emotional, sonic, and visual experimentation. It gave me the freedom to play with many elements and, even though the process was sometimes chaotic, I learned that you need to embrace chaos to see it with new eyes.

EL CICLO is divided into three acts. Each act holds its own universe: death, transformation, and rebirth.
I think this album is also an invitation for listeners to take risks: to feel, to experiment, and to try new things.

What’s the main thing you want people to get out of listening to your music?

That they feel something. For someone to listen to my stories and feel identified, accompanied, or inspired… that means everything to me.

If my music can move something inside someone, even if it’s small, I consider that a gift.

Do you have any advice for a new artist wanting to follow in your footsteps?

I’d love to spare them some suffering by sharing something that has been essential for me: surround yourself with loyal people and people you can truly trust and who are committed to you and your project.
But for others to be committed, you also have to be: responsible, disciplined, consistent. There will be moments of doubt (that’s inevitable) but that’s precisely why it’s so important to have a network that holds you and reminds you of who you are when you forget.

Finally, what do you have lined up next?

Right now, I’m letting “El Ciclo” follow its own path. I don’t have anything planned yet in terms of live shows, but I do hope that moment arrives and that I can bring these songs to different places when the opportunity comes. I love the idea of being surprised by whatever comes next.

What I am working on is my next project: an EP I’m not ready to reveal much about yet, but it will be very special. It’s an intimate, familial, generational work. Something rooted in where I come from, and something I’m creating together with my producer Théo Monteillet at Sol de Sants Studio.
I’m really excited about what’s coming, even if it’s still taking shape.

Listen to Soma below