written by patrick phelan
produced by mark mckee
recorded in los angeles, california

release date: May 11, 2023

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A Color Map of the Sun comes out July 2nd.

Pre-order A Color Map of the Sun now to get the deluxe digital download on July 1, a day before the release, including 3 bonus tracks and the companion album Live Studio Sessions from A Color Map of the Sun, at http://prettylightsmusic.com

This is the first time I am releasing an album as a physical product at the same time as a digital version. I have double disc CDs and full length vinyl records available with amazing hard cover book packaging that looks stunning and contains a 28 page photo booklet documenting much of the making of the album. The second disc of the double CD set contains 13 additional tracks straight off the vinyl acetates that I composed and created in order to make legit sounding samples for A Color Map of The Sun.

Like always, the album will be available in its entirety as a free download on the album's release date via prettylightsmusic.com. For the first time however, I encourage you to purchase a copy of the album. There are two honest reasons for this. The main reason is that as an artist I have always reinvested any success I have directly back into the music, the show and the art that goes along with it. Secondly, this isn't just an album; it is a massive collection of music beyond what is on the CDs that I will continue to put out after the album release. There is an insightful documentary film on the making of this project to be released alongside the launch of the album, as well as a music video for every song. They are all beautiful and uniquely unusual pieces of art.

This "album" is a multi-medium map of my mind and my self. It is personal and honest and I put everything into it. I have stayed on the path of being a completely independent musician and with the help of every supporter and friend, we have transformed a simple idea into a movement, a cultural beacon of light. If you can, I encourage you to purchase a digital or physical copy of A Color Map of the Sun. If not simply support by sharing the music and sharing the idea. If there is any success to be had from this album, it will go back into my rule bending, never ending quest to channel beauty and taste through music and art.

Either way, I made this music for everyone. Support this release and let's show the world how we do. The time is now. - Derek Vincent Smith

A Color Map of the Sun Track List:
1. Color Of My Soul
2. Press Pause
3. Let's Get Busy
4. Around The Block feat. Talib Kweli
5. Yellow Bird
6. Go Down Sunshine
7. So Bright feat. Eligh
8. Vibe Vendetta
9. Done Wrong
10. Prophet
11. One Day They'll Know
12. Always All Ways
13. My Only Hope

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Luego is the vehicle for Los Angeles singer songwriter Patrick Phelan’s songs. He blends genres ranging from pop, folk, hip-hop and rock & roll. As a follow up to 2021’s RISTRETTO, Luego's 6th Studio Album, THE VORTEX, is slated for release in Summer 2022.
 
Where RISTRETTO was a meteoric love story, THE VORTEX tells of the destruction of love. After getting engaged, married, and divorced in a short time frame, Phelan left Los Angeles for Austin and got to work on the biggest songs of his career. Big songs need big influences, including Kanye, Post Malone, & Bon Iver. Stay tuned for release details. 🎧 ⚡️

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