Los Angeles, CA (February 2019) – Recording artist and songwriter, Drea, releases her powerful music video for “La Paz,” the singer’s first single of 2019 and first bilingual single release.
The video features two connected environments, one representing the physical struggle of post-traumatic stress disorder and the other symbolizing the broader, shared emotional elements of the human experience. The stunning choreography, created by Drea, tells a story of the complicated relationship between divine hope and despair while showcasing the artist’s skills as a captivating dancer and performer.
Filmed and co-directed by Chris Koehl, the video was co-directed, produced, and choreographed by Drea. The video was shot in the new rain room at FD Photo Studios in downtown Los Angeles.
Drea on the “La Paz” video: “I know of several people, myself included, who spend their darkest moments on the shower floor. This space, like this song, has become a place of struggle, of surrender, and ultimately of resolve for me. As I listened to the song, I kept coming back to this physical and emotional space of the shower as the foundation for this video. I also knew I wanted to use dance in the video, as dance has been an essential source of healing for me through my personal struggle with post-traumatic stress. I came across the rain room while searching for studio locations for the dance portion, and in that moment, the theme for the video came full circle in my mind. Through these two settings revolving around each other throughout the video, I wanted to show that while despair and the aftermath of trauma are very personal, we are never as isolated or alone as we often feel.”
Watch the “La Paz” Music Video here:
https://youtu.be/KA0JqgDlQNQ
About the Single “La Paz”:
Drea has released her first single of the year, and her first bilingual single, with dark-pop banger ‘La Paz.’ Another powerful collaboration with Los Angeles DJ Kayja, this gritty track showcases a moving vocal performance by Drea, from each verse to the impactful Spanish chorus. ‘La Paz’ is now available across all digital platforms as of Friday, January 18th, 2019.
Drea on ‘La Paz’: “’La Paz’ grapples with post-traumatic stress and the despair that lingers in the aftermath of trauma. Pain and despair are part of the human experience, and I believe we all deal with these feelings to some extent at various points of our lives. Although there is a definite feeling of desperation throughout the song, it is important to recognize that ‘La Paz’ is not without hope. ‘La Paz’ reminds us that it is often in these moments of despair, cowering on the shower floor, that we encounter the depth of our strength.”
Stream “La Paz” here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2NUzxlBjpIpxgIagZcP6eA
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About Drea:
Amy Dorman, professionally known as Drea, is a songwriter and recording artist living in Los Angeles, CA. Born and raised in Minnesota, Drea was surrounded by music growing up, and this influenced her love for singing, writing, and performing.
After college (and after gaining a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies), Drea decided to pursue her passion full time, which opened up doors for her in the realms of music, television, and dance in her hometown Minneapolis. It soon became clear that a move to Los Angeles was on the horizon, and a day after her lease in Minneapolis was up, Drea drove 2,000 miles to a city where she had no friends or family, no job, and no place to live.
Shortly after arriving in LA, Drea began working behind the scenes at several prominent recording studios and an indie record label, learning the ins and outs of the industry while finding her footing as an artist. In 2016, Drea paired up with producer Raz Klinghoffer (who goes by artist name Hamster) and released her debut EP “No Vacancy.” A collection of power pop songs, No Vacancy garnered buzz in Huffington Post, Impose Magazine, and several other blogs, podcasts, and even dance videos around the world.
“No Vacancy” was followed by Drea’s debut music video for her song “Take Me Home.” Choreographed, cast, and co-directed by Drea, the video highlights the importance of female sexual freedom and was premiered by the Women’s International Music Network. Drea was invited to walk the red carpet with The WiMN for the 2017 She Rocks Awards.
After being dropped by her manager shortly before the release of the “Take Me Home” music video, Drea pressed ahead independently and turned to her longtime collaborator, producer and DJ Kayja, as she delved into her next project. With Kayja, Drea released the single “Hometown” on February 2, 2018, her first release since “No Vacancy.”
“Hometown” premiered with female-centric powerhouse publication Inspirer Magazine, and has been featured in playlists and blogs around the world. The single was followed by the empowering break-up anthem “Parachute,” released on Halloween 2018 via the Women’s International Music Network and Indie Music Women.
Drea hit the ground running in the new year with her release of “La Paz” via Buzz Music LA on January 18th, 2019. The accompanying music video, co-directed, produced, and choreographed by Drea, is set to release in February 2019. Drea has another single in the works to be released in spring 2019 with a music video and is writing and recording collaborations with producers in Los Angeles and abroad.
A survivor of sexual assault and a lifelong dancer, Drea launched Reclaim Movement on January 31, 2018, an open level dance class working to empower women who are survivors of sexual assault. In May 2018, Drea launched her first event as the founder of the For Her Concert Series, a live music event organized, staffed, and performed by women that benefits women in need.
Drea serves on the board of directors for The Ladybugs Movement, a non-profit campaign which works to bring feminine hygiene products to homeless women in Los Angeles. In October 2018, Drea was elected as the youngest board member for LA-based non-profit Project MuszEd which works to provide opportunities and resources in music education for underprivileged youth.