Setting the tone with an immersive synthscape and vocal textures, Mars Valencia opens Last Night in Lisboa with intrigue, dimensionality and an intricate, situational flow.

The opus expands as Mars Valencia raps from his perspective, sharing his wisdom and affirming beliefs. A standout lyric is, “I can never sell out, my aura is too rich…”. The Londoner has an identifiable accent as he conveys his evocative prose, and we appreciate the authenticity that he delivers, and the exquisite quality of his sonic landscape.

Described as “a time stamp of where Mars is currently at in his life. Small milestones being celebrated as well as reflecting on loved ones left behind”, the piece is self-referential and laced with poetic nuance.

The track follows the release of Mars Valencia’s “dark and emotional” EP, Forgive Me, and we experience a more confident side to the protagonist, as he distills his reality.

We learn that Last Night in Lisboa is the start of the Mars Valencia’s Time Stamp Series, and the rising artist tells us that the series is a reflection of where Mars is currently at in his life, and the accomplishments he’s achieved.

The song was written, produced and recorded in Lisbon, and is set to be accompanied by a music video detailing the events of the song. Mars Valencia cites Don Toliver, The Weekend, and 6LACK as some of his influences, although it is clear that the star is creating a universe of his own.

Elaborating on the creative process of the song, Mars tells us, “Seeking inspiration we went on a four day trip to Lisboa, on day two, we started the process of creating the song and music video…”

We connect with the passion and tangible charisma that Mars Valencia conveys with his artistry, as well as the authentic nature of his narrative-driven storytelling. Last Night in Lisboa has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Mars Valencia’s wider discography including Heartless, and anticipate future releases from the star.

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