Lisbon multi-Platinum R&B musician Richie Campbell releases his highly awaited new album Heartbreak & Other Stories with a magnificent cinematic music video for lead tune “Heartless”.
Campbell’s soulful fusion of Afrobeat, R&B, and Dancehall is now crashing into wider public consciousness, thanks to collaborations with Brixton’s Sneakbo and Jamaican legends Anthony B, Agent Sasco, Jesse Royal, and Ky-Mani Marley.
Heartbreak & Other Stories is a testament to authenticity and vulnerability, with polished, melodic vibrations and Richie’s refined, rustic voice, connecting him to the Afro musical environment via R&B, Dancehall, Soul, Reggae, and Afrobeat.
“Chapter V” starts the 18-track album, showcasing Richie’s natural vocal skills over a minimalist piano background. “Let You Go” (certified Platinum), “Closer,” and “Love Again” combine crisp percussion layers and dream-like melodies with the lyrical closeness of an artist at ease. “Star” features Grammy Award-winning producer Kel-P (Burna Boy, Wizkid)’s unique Afro/R&B sounds, a sensual backdrop for Campbell’s hedonistic flows reconciling previous romances with a more positive current.
“Run Gimme” ft. Bella Shmurda is lively, while “Silver & Gold” ft. Jah Vinci and “Tsunami” ft Gson (Double-Platinum) are nostalgic afro-swing and soul. His work highlights his expanding influence on Portuguese music.
Unleashed alongside a notably well-produced music video for “Heartless”, Heartbreak & Other Stories is quickly brought to life in an outburst of sharp cinematography, visually depicting a burning lust at the crossroads of a new love interest – an exhilarating chase that ultimately comes to a crashing end.
