Denmark’s IDA KUDO Reveals Self Worth Anthem 'Proud' Released 4th April 2024
Denmark’s IDA KUDO Reveals Self Worth Anthem 'Proud' Released 4th April 2024
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“Scandinasian-Pop” Newcomer’s New EP Proud
Released 26th April 2024 via Nordic Music Society
Danish/Japanese “Scandinasian-pop” newcomer IDA KUDO is delighted to reveal her new single ‘Proud’, the title track from her forthcoming EP of the same name, set for release on 26th April 2024 via Nordic Music Society.
Raw energy, Asian-inspired harp hooks, and hip-hop elements are mixed with a confident vocal that oozes pathos, strength and pride on the new single.
Inviting the listener into an alluring pop universe filled with catchy songs, quirky sentiments and powerful statements, the main message of the song is that no matter what challenges life throws at you, every human being possesses an innate worth that must be celebrated.
Commenting on the single, Ida Kudo said: "Proud is a call to stand up for yourself no matter what you're struggling with. Sometimes you have to put your foot down and say ‘enough is enough’ to stop destructive thoughts and influences from getting you down. With 'Proud', I want to remind us that we all possess an unshakable worth.”
Continuing the reveal of her new material, Kudo kicked off the EP campaign late last year with lead single 'The Power That Is Woman'. With one eye firmly trained on the power structures that underpin our society, the track saw Kudo proposing that it's time for a new kind of leadership, putting people before profit. Conservation-focused follow up track ‘Let’s Rewild The World’ tackled subjects of consumerism, pacifying comfort, and the underlying pressures of modern society.
Kudo’s messages clearly resonated with listeners at radio, picking up multiple plays from Craig Charles and Amy Lamé on BBC 6music, John Kennedy at Radio X, and also being playlisted on Denmark’s national P6 BEAT radio, with further plays from Amazing Radio, Islington Radio, Total Rock, Germany’s FRITZ, and more.
IDA KUDO’s forthcoming EP Proud is a collaboration between the Danish-Japanese artist (graduate of the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen and BIMM in London), and award-winning British record producer Andrew Hunt (MPG Award for Breakthrough Producer Of The Year), mastered by Stuart Hawkes (Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, Charli XCX), with the five tracks across the EP revolving around empowering messages and socially critical topics
Proud EP tracklist:
01 - The Power That Is Woman
02 - Let's Rewild the World
03 - Proud
04 - Okina Nami
05 - Tigerlily
IDA KUDO online:
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https://www.instagram.com/idakudo
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Drawing inspiration from her ethnic roots, together with producer Andrew Hunt, Kudo has created a unique Scandinavian-Asian sound that embraces hip-hop attitude, a dash of ‘50s orchestration, and chanting tribal choirs, always with her impeccable lead vocal front and centre. Her music is vibrant yet subtle, with a feminine power akin to artists such as St. Vincent, Fiona Apple, and Kimbra.
"We wanted to create something new,” says producer Andrew Hunt. “Sophisticated and credible, yet still pop. The songs are recorded with a musical depth and we worked hard at the songwriting; lyrics with something to say, verses that allowed complexity, balanced with choruses so catchy they’ll stick in your head all day."
IDA KUDO has already made a name for herself internationally with her debut IDA KUDO EP, and her follow up Gold EP, along with several standalone singles. She has supported Sting in Austria, and played at Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, plus JAJAJA in Berlin and London.
Other London gigs include The Lexington, The Old Blue Last, The Paper Dress Vintage and Sofar Sounds. She’s performed at XpoNorth in Scotland, Welcome to the Village in the Netherlands, as well as SPOT, Distortion and Pride in Denmark.
Her music has been played on BBC Introducing, on Danish national radio P6 and she’s had airplay in Germany and France. She’s been featured in GAFFA, Clash Magazine, Kaltblut Magazine and Ja Ja Ja Music amongst others. In addition, her previous releases; ’Gold', 'Jinx' and 'Wolf' have been used in several TV series, including Netflix's 'Selling Sunsets' and in major international campaigns for Starbucks, Victoria's Secret, Facebook, Riott Games and Audi, among others.
