Nostalgia can be a tricky thing for most listeners, as a lot of them will tell you that nothing can beat – or even come close – to the original; understandably, there is an intimacy and level of loyalty music fans have when it comes to their favorite tunes, especially the ones that bring them back to a specific period in their lives.
Following his debut single “You Are The Reason” featuring Iskala which is originally performed by Calum Scott, the rising artist Anj is here to break the mold and stereotype, with his all-new rendition of “How Would You Feel” by Ed Sheeran. This new music release features the silky smooth talents of vocalists Ana & Joms, and together, they’ve assembled a nostalgic R&B ballad with plenty of soul and emotion.
“Out of all the instruments, I feel that piano has this undeniable flexibility – I can play different genres, styles, and sounds and easily express my creativity,” says Anj (whose real name is Angelo Neal Salud), when asked about his creative process. When queried about his specific influences, he reveals that music from both the 80s and the 90s is a big part of his creative journey.
“I won’t stop producing music – the journey of recreating that sound that can remind people and bring them back on a trip to their formative years, to happier and simpler times, as they say, nostalgia is a wonderful thing, and it’s nice and very fun to know and discover what a song can sound like in a different time… it takes the timelessness to a whole different level.” – Anj
“How Would You Feel” is released by an international music company evosound, and is now available on all digital music platforms.