Marc Biala – “Te Enterré (Y No Volverá)”
Marc Biala – “Te Enterré (Y No Volverá)” – Single Review
I mean, hey, it’s definitely not a bad time to have been learning Spanish if you’re making music. In general, the cross-cultural vibes the Spanish sound creates has been taking over the globe and totally dominating the charts out there, so for sure, if you’re looking for an angle to break your way in, or a new sound to work with, it’d be the right one to choose for sure. According to the notes I’ve got here, Marc Biala just started learning Spanish a couple years ago, and now he’s already got a single to confirm it’s been sinking in enough to sing in it! Much to his credit, the accent and sound all check out, “Te enterré (Y No Volverá)” seems legit enough, and I’d imagine that it provides him with the opportunity to reach more listeners.
So…look…ultimately, I’m all about trying new things and pushing the limits on what we’re capable of doing. As artists, as music-makers, as people…you name it, I’m all about it – TRY DIFFERENT THINGS and see what you can do! You never know unless you give something a shot, right? Plus, if you’re like Marc, and you maintain high standards across the board for your professionalism and what you put into your work, you’re bound to achieve some pretty solid results no matter what it is you choose to do next. It’s no secret there’s still going to be a bit of a learning curve, and the saying ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ is a saying for a reason too – but neither of these things should ever deter anyone out there from putting their hat in the ring to see if there’s something else you can do with the talent that you possess.
I look at it this way…“Te enterré (Y No Volverá)” is a good tune, and pretty much full stop. Do I think that Marc does some things better than other things? Of course, everybody is like that. I don’t know that I can say with full confidence that “Te enterré (Y No Volverá)” brings out the best in his songwriting, or represents the full strength of what he can do in other genres/styles of music like we’ve heard from him in the past, but it’s a completely balanced effort all-around. Like…I wouldn’t even be able to type out a full sentence in Spanish even in the case where I had two years to learn the language, because I’m impervious to learning and no absolutely nothing outside of music – so believe me when I tell ya, it’s certainly impressive to me that he’s here singing and rapping in a whole new language for him. It’s not only admirable, but it again speaks to the level of dedication that Marc brings to the music he’s making.
What I do see from afar…from the outside looking in…is that Biala’s somewhat building his reputation on versatility. From Christmas songs, to Soul/Pop, all the way to Spanish R&B/Rap like we’ve got here, Marc’s already created an extremely wide range of sound within a very short timeframe. On the bright side of the scenario, he’s quickly established that you’ll never be able to predict what kind of music he’ll go on to release next – and on the flipside of that coin, you’ll find the exact same thing. He’s taking on an incredibly tough road ahead by creating such a diverse array of sound & styles – it’s going to work both for and against him in the long run, because of that same level of unpredictability I’d mentioned. Imagine being in the mood for one of his laidback Pop songs or ballads, and you were excited that Marc released a brand-new tune, and you clicked on “Te enterré (Y No Volverá)” to discover it was nothing like you thought it would be, yet it’s the exact same artist – you know what I mean? Again, I’m never gonna be the guy to tell you that you sound pigeonhole your sound or style, or put some kind of crazy limitations on what you should or shouldn’t create – but at the same time, I can certainly recognize that by creating such fluctuation in what kind of music you’re putting out there, it makes it way more difficult for the average everyday listener to stick with each and every move you make. So for sure, we can advise some caution, but like I pointed out at the beginning, it should never deter anyone from exploring what they’re capable of creating. Marc’s been in the game since the summer of last year in the world according to Spotify, so honestly, it’s way better for him to experiment now and find out where his main strengths really are early on into his career, so that he knows what direction will work out best for his sound, interests, and longevity later on down the road as he continues on. As with all singles, I tend to only have them for a very short amount of time before I end up writing about them, so take anything that I say with the proverbial grain of salt. I feel like “Te enterré (Y No Volverá)” is a good step forward on a creative level for Marc, and one that allows him to branch out his sound even futher. I’m probably not as convinced that he’s got a single with the kind of hooks that are gonna last too long over time, and I always have questions when it comes to the sincerity in behind switching things up to a trendier style.
It ain’t a bad effort though…like I’ve told you in past reviews on Marc’s music, the dude is a relentless professional. There ARE hooks to be found in “Te enterré (Y No Volverá),” I’m just not quite sure if they’re strong enough to bring listeners back time & time again like what I’ve heard from him in the past. The beat itself is so completely even across the board, “Te enterré (Y No Volverá)” does feel like it’s missing a bit of its potential by not quite having the pronounced dynamics we need to hear in the music to make it memorable. Most of its strengths and diversity come from Marc’s vocals, but even in regards to that, it still seems like “Te enterré (Y No Volverá)” is a good display of what he can do, rather than Biala at the heights of his A-game. That’s my take on it anyhow…if you feel different than I do, you know exactly what to do – turn it UP and ignore everything I’ve had to say! I fully support you on that. Conceptually, I like that Marc’s “Te enterré (Y No Volverá),” which translates to “I Buried You (And You Won’t Be Back), explore themes of leaving the past behind ya once and for all, and I feel like he’s got a highly relatable track in that regard. I also loved the fact that he’s in such a celebratory spirit about it too – because that’s the way it should be right? When you break free of what’s been holding you back, and bury it forever as you move forward into the future you always wanted…I mean, hell…it should make anyone in that situation want to dance, smile, and sing – right? As always, it’s the well-balanced professionalism of Biala that seems to stand out the most to me, but I did enjoy “Te enterré (Y No Volverá)” overall, and beyond the song, I respect his commitment to trying new things with his talents.
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