What if your rent reminder were sent with a groove? Paulo and the Problems have just released a new single titled "First of the Month," making financial fear into a full-body bop. Out May 1, 2025, on Fogwood Records, it's the first morsel from their forthcoming album "Stupid Sexy Paulo," if this single is any indication, summer is about to get way more funky.
Marrying buttery old-school R&B textures with a sharp modern hip-hop snap, "First of the Month" doesn't just arrive, it struts. Paulo's indelible vocal charisma rides a bassline that's part retro and part sleek, and acts as a soulful reminder that every month is another opportunity. Then enter labelmate Saynave, whose guest verse lands with effortlessly slick appeals, striking the perfect chill-to-bite ratio.
The song's whimsical romp is accompanied by a cartoonish music video featuring the band's delightful canine mascot, Nico. Think Saturday morning cartoons crossed with late-night jam sessions. Nico isn't a one-off cameo. He's a central part of the visual storytelling. He will reappear throughout the album rollout, with more animated adventures as the Fogwood Records family rallies around a creative, cohesive summer campaign.
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