Tempos Dificeis Sempre Passam

Kokoroko release Tempos Difaceis Sempre Passam, a new remix EP reimagining tracks from their acclaimed album Tuff Times Never Last through the lens of some of Brazil’s most exciting contemporary artists. Translating the album’s title into Portuguese, Tempos Difaceis Sempre Passam reflects both the enduring message at the heart of the original record and the creative dialogue between Kokoroko’s expansive musical world and Brazil’s rich, genre-defying music scene. The four-track collection brings together a handpicked group of artists whose individual approaches blur the boundaries between a variety of genres and contemporary Brazilian sounds. The EP also sees the return of acclaimed artist Luci Pina, whose artwork for Tuff Times Never Last is reimagined for this new chapter, creating a visual thread between the original album and its Brazilian counterpart. On ‘Never Lost (Luedji Luna Remix)’, the celebrated Brazilian singer-songwriter brings her unmistakable warmth and emotive vocal sensibility to the track, offering a beautifully understated reinterpretation that deepens the song’s themes of hope, resilience and togetherness. Completing the EP are three further remixes from across Brazil’s vibrant musical landscape. Onome of Kokoroko joins forces with acclaimed guitarist Nyron Higor for a richly textured rework of Da Du Dah, while producer Aleh Ferreira delivers a rhythm-driven reinterpretation of the same track. Closing the collection, Bruno Berle transforms Closer To Me with his signature blend of intimate songwriting, Brazilian groove and experimental pop sensibilities. A1 – Kokoroko – Da Du Dah (Onome Remix Feat. Nyron Higor) A2 – Kokoroko – Never Lost (Luedji Luna Remix) B1 – Kokoroko – Da Du Dah (Aleh Ferreira Remix) B2 – Kokoroko – Closer to Me (Bruno Berle Remix)