Everyone has skeletons in the closet; it could be about anything that they wish to keep away from the people surrounding them. CAMO traverses these hidden truths on her seven-track EP Secret.
The record explores stories that touch on why people choose to keep certain things locked away in their hearts and homes, the fleeting moments of happiness that become all the more precious, and the transformative power of emotional growth that encourages one to embrace their true self with confidence.
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At the core of the record is the title track 'Secret' that captures the message the EP embodies. As CAMO says, "Everyone has secrets they keep hidden. These secrets, unless revealed or forgotten, occupy a corner of our hearts." The music video that accompanies the track has a heavier narrative as it portrays the secrets as personal trauma in ways like an abusive household, a disloyal partner, and an individual's struggle to find their own sexual orientation.
These various ways of portraying the umbrella term "trauma" show that there are many reasons why people choose to keep things to themselves without divulging their experiences to anyone. In the video, these stories connect through phone lines, where CAMO listens, reflects, and offers solace through her own confessions.
Looking deeper, the rest of the album also features tracks with hard-hitting messages as the instrumentals and melodies span a vast variety of genres. The song 'You' on the album dives into appreciating God and the people around her who have provided her with a sense of refuge and comfort when times have gotten tough.
Backed up by an unforgettably catchy hook that CAMO delivers flawlessly in a high falsetto tone, she urges listeners to reflect on those who have helped them through hard times on their journey thus far.
Whilst 'You' carries such a delicate tone with an introspective message, the song 'JYP' switches it up, being a booming trap track where CAMO tips her hat to K-pop trailblazer J.Y.P, matching his legacy with witty wordplay and rhythmic confidence with lyrics like, "Hop out of a van, my moves blam, just like JYP."
The creation of Secret saw CAMO collaborate with many talented producers and musicians to capture the perfect sound and bold energy that she always pours into her music. On top of that, she delivers the delicate message through the whole album seamlessly so that it would reach out to listeners — resonating with them through every note and line. Dive into a genre-defying soundscape of sonic catharsis with CAMO's Secret.
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