Artist Spotlight: Meet Aboutmeemo
Can you tell me more about "Hooded Man?"
The "Hooded Man" track presents itself as a critical and provocative analysis of the contemporary social landscape, where political correctness appears to have stifled freedom of expression and open debate. Through the alter ego of Hooded Man, embodied under the pseudonym Aboutmeemo, profound reflections on the nature of the current cultural and social climate emerge.
The lyrics suggest that Hooded Man represents the dark and intelligent side residing within each of us – a kind of negative superhero that allows us to see the negative nuances of reality directly. It is an entity that surfaces with the awareness of change, realizing that specific events have irreversibly altered individual perspectives.
"Hooded Man" becomes a declaration of resistance, an appeal to maintain critical thinking and not lose sight of the complexity of the human being behind simplifications and forced positivity. The man with the hood may represent dissent, the critical voice that, despite being discredited or hidden, continues to exist and resist in today's society.
Were there any challenges or obstacles you faced while creating "Hooded Man?"
Yes, recording it in my house (a source of inspiration and also a nest of the toxic relationship i was in that chapter of my life) between a night shift and an argument with my partner.
What was your favorite moment in making the music video?
I love to use AI technology for this video, exploiting the current trend of the technology and seeing the lyrics taking life.
Was there a pivotal moment in your life when you decided to follow your path as a musician?
As a musician since a young age, probably 14 years, just like a lot of other people listening to all the stuff that ended up influencing my taste in music and also the way to look at life. But the moment that really triggered me in creating my solo project Aboutmeemo, my musical alter ego, it was in 2015 when I parted ways with the band I was playing with at that moment and I decided that no one, no group of people, no others outside myself and my passion would have forced me to not bring at finalization my music. So I decided to go solo, writing lyrics, composing, and playing all instruments.
What role do you feel emotions play in your music, and how do you channel them into your performances?
EMO tions is the biggest part of my music, it’s all about that, I don’t make music if not with emotions, feelings, passion, and telling whats inside me. Aboutmeemo means exactly that ABOUT THE EMOTIONAL PART OF MYSELF.