There are songs that are equally enjoyable whether you’re on the beach on a warm sunny day, taking a long walk on the beach as the sun sets or the moon rises, or when you want to dim the lights and have more romantic encounters. For Montreal-based reggae singer Auresia, she has managed to tap into those vibes with her soulful, smooth and ultra-soothing single “Beautiful (Like the Sun We Rise).” Auresia says the song offers hope in an age where romance becomes sadly the exception and not the rule.
“There are too many songs about toxic love; we need to uplift healthy, meaningful relationships,” Auresia says, adding she’s witnessed and experienced “unachored relations” herself. “This song deals with an emotionally mature, spiritual, and grounded man living through his wisdom, provisions, and protection. And then that can be reciprocated with care, love, and devotion. Creating this song was a journey of resilience, inspired by the strength and beauty we all have within. As I sing these lyrics, I’m reminded of every moment we rise, shining brighter after the storms we’ve faced, and to lift each other up.”
“Beautiful (Like the Sun We Rise)” is a brilliant collage of influences and styles ranging from reggae and dancehall to afro-beat, bringing to mind icons like Rihanna and Sade while also recalling the work of Nelly Furtado, Sade, and Shakira. It’s a perfect musical foundation rooted in a beat that is steady but not overpowering as Auresia steers the song to its delightful closing. Add in subtle guitar work and almost hushed, windswept backing vocals, and you have a well-crafted, finely-executed, timeless nugget.
Auresia says the single’s origins began in the town of Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, where a demo was made together with Producer Daniel Barbe. From there, Venezuelan-Colombian producer David Osuna, who was mesmerized by her vocals, offered to produce it while Auresia toured Colombia. Touring through Latin America also inspired a portion of Spanish rap to flesh out the already strong single. Although a short window of time with Osuna didn’t result in the song’s completion, Auresia left a “toxic relationship” of her own, which was a catalyst to return to “Beautiful (Like the Sun We Rise).”
“Beautiful (Like the Sun We Rise)” was written, composed and co-produced by Auresia. Helping out with production was Johnney Bass and David Osuna, who also recorded and engineered the single. The song was mixed by Johnney Bass and Jai Sea (who also mastered the song). “I am so grateful to have collaborated with such a talented team that just came together and through this past summer,” Auresia says.
Auresia provides vocals and acoustic guitar on “Beautiful (Like the Sun We Rise)” and is accompanied by David Osuna on acoustic guitars, pianist David Lines and EL who worked the beat. The majority of the beat was created by Johnney Bass who also played electric guitar, bass, keyboards on the track.
“Beautiful (Like the Sun We Rise)” is the latest release from Auresia, an Edmonton-raised musician of Ukrainian descent who started performing at the age of three. In addition to being nominated for Favorite World Artist at the 2010 Independent Music Awards as well as four Canadian Reggae Music Award nominations, she’s collaborated with songwriters and producers such as Omar Martinez (“Pray” by Justin Bieber) and David Beatty (Nelly Furtado). She’s released several singles and four albums over her career, including her 2008 self-titled debut, 2013’s Risin’!, 2016’s Raíces, and 2020’s Korinnya.
Auresia has played throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Jamaica while headlining festivals in Colombia, Cuba and Canadian festivals such as British Columbia’s Cortes Arts Fest, New Brunswick’s Acadian Festival, Montreal’s Fringe-Pop Fest and international reggae festivals in Ottawa and Montreal. She has also shared the stage with Shaggy, Kymani Marley, Yellowman, and Clinton Fearon, among many others.
Now with a hot new single in “Beautiful (Like the Sun We Rise),” look for Auresia and her song to be a sonic ray of sunlight while making a huge mark in reggae music circles everywhere.
