Suffering! Lucas Pretti addresses LGBT+ breakup in new single ‘Marlboro”

The singerLucas Pretti will release a new single next Thursday, the 17th; ‘Marlboro’, referencing the cigarette brand — including on the cover of the new production — was written after a delicate termination process, reflecting on the difficulties of relationships, especially between members of the LGBTQIAP+ community, as Lucas emphasized through his advisor.

The day after its release on audio platforms, the music video for ‘Marlboro’ extends the single’s visual identity with images that recall the freedom of a troubled breakup, featuring a country setting and even a bareback horseback ride. Despite the country setting, Luke has established itself as one of the main recent revelations in Brazilian pop.

According to the singer, being an LGBTQIAP+ representative of the genre that has other notable references, such as John, Cazuza and Pablo Vittar, strengthens the community with a strong bond: “These artists are very respected, and this helps with the acceptance of the community as a whole”, he stated.

Different references

National pop is not the only one to be integrated into its references; gifted as a child with an iPod filled with Black Eyed Peas and Taylor Swift, The musical style shaped the creations of the Minas Gerais native from Belo Horizonte, listing international influences: “Frank Ocean and Omar Apollo They are two artists that move me a lot. Their songs make me feel understood, like they are feeling the same as me.”

Regarding the most recent composition, the sensitivity of these references is reflected in the lyrics: “In any relationship, there comes a moment when we realize that it is costing us a lot, you know? And then, no matter how painful it is, the right thing to do is let it pass, deal with the decision, with the pain and happiness of having lived through it, even if it doesn’t continue”, he concludes.