Leopold Nunan links with Andrea Ferraz

Leopold Nunan is a Brazilian-American artist, also known as Leo From Rio, who’s spent decades moving between music, dance, acting, voice work and performance art, developing a creative output unlike any other. Born in Brazil and now based in Los Angeles, Leopold brings together the traditions of his homeland with the energy of rock, samba, electronic music and global pop, creating work that’s exciting and thoroughly original. As a teenager in Brazil, Leopold embarked on a career in modern ballet and appeared in plays that received the prestigious Sharp and Coca Cola Theater Prize.

By 19, he’d released his first single, “I’ve Got It,” through Rio’s Utter Records imprint, founded by Andre Gismonti, offering an early indication of an artist already moving confidently between different forms of expression. His knack for collaboration and performance has remained central throughout his career, playing alongside artists such as Lady Miss Kier of Deee Lite, Chaka Khan and Sheila E at Long Beach Gay Pride, while headlining major stages across Los Angeles and appearing at events including the LA County Fair, DTLA PROUD/LA Pride, Queer Mercado, WEHO Pride, The Hollywood Carnival and Brazilian Carnaval.

Leopold also directs his own music videos, collaborates with designers and has continually reinvented his image across music, performance, television and voice acting. His 2024 album, Leo From Rio, brought many of these influences together in an emphatic debut funded by the Music Forward Foundation, connecting Brazilian cultural stylings with the energy of the global stage.

His singles have continued that spirit of experimentation, with tracks like “Ballin’ in Beverly Hills” arriving with a video featuring New York-based drag queen Pietra Parker, while “Banzé” was filmed in Rio with Indigenous Xingu leader Anuiá Amary. “Feeling Like Myself Again” features his Drag Mother, the icon Lorna Washington, while “Multiple Personality” turns transformation into its central visual idea, with Leopold changing his appearance 47 times throughout the video.

Now, Leopold Nunan collaborates with Brazilian vocalist Andrea Ferraz on their new single titled “Ready To Go,” a disco pop anthem designed to kick start the summer with colour, confidence and infectious sonic energy. Drawing on the atmosphere of Studio 54 while embracing modern pop, the track lands as a celebration of life, friendship, freedom and movement which revolves around the simple pleasure of being alive and making the most of the moment. Produced by Leopold alongside Ferraz and DJ and producer JackEL, the track combines an analogue aesthetic with a slick modern energy, creating a meeting point between disco’s enduring style and contemporary nightlife and streaming culture.

Kicked off by the crisp snap of drums, lively vocalisations bring in a bright arrangement of pulsing bass notes and flashes of flickering instrumental elements, resulting in an instant groove. Rolling with the intricate interplay between Leopold’s expressive voice and Andrea’s alluring vocals, the track glides with catchy melodic hooks and danceable rhythm to serve up a spectacular pop music experience packed full of intoxicating energy and memorable songwriting wrapped up in impactful production.

Drawing on both the individual talents of Leopold Nunan and Andrea Ferraz as well as the readily apparent creative chemistry between them, “Ready To Go” delivers an epic collaborative outing that’s more than the sum of its parts. As Leopold continues to shine on his decorated musical adventure, he’s sure to win over more and more listeners around the world with his unique and utterly captivating musical vision.

Listen to Ready To Go below

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