Love requires communication. It will all fall apart if you expect them to read your mind every time.

Stream

Read Your Mind (Prod. by SneakBeatz)

Orange

Orange (feat. Tim Hall)

Download Euphoria http://www.audiomack.com/album/ballad/euphoria-3

Full Moon

Lemonade

"Stories" is a song for anyone who is setting boundaries and wants to feel good about it. It's about shedding the old and moving forward in a way that aligns with who we want to be, and who we want to allow access to. It's a feel-good song with soul and good energy.

Written by Petrus Pereira, Telma Pereira, Tshisuaka “Waka” Tshimanga
Produced by Larrenwong
Additional production by Jay Muse
Additional guitars and organ by Aidan Carroll
Mixed & Mastered by Zach Steele
Photography by Alex Fort

Stories

...girl you got me faded.

Written & performed by Ballad
Produced by Jay Muse
Mixed by Jay Muse

Croix

Faded

Now we're alone again. Don't it feel overrated?

Written and performed by Ballad & Durand Bernarr
Produced by Aidan Carroll
Additional BGV and Vocal production by Jamel Smith
Mixed by Ellis Tucker
Mastered by Zach Steele

Alone Again

Alone Again (featuring Durand Bernarr)

You don't want to end up with a list of regrets...

Performed by Ballad
Produced and mixed by Jaye Locke
Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman

Playing With Fire

Soul-Fi is the culmination of soul, the greats who have inspired and influenced Ballad, Ballad's own modern stylings, unique flair, and his timeless tone, imbued with a touch of his cultural roots. On Vol. 1, Ballad gives his listeners a taste of his depth and versatility with songs like “Orange” and “Lemonade”, songs that have influenced the resurgence of “Hairy Coochie Music”. A term that was popularized when "Orange" went viral and black Twitter dubbed that the genre of his music, in the midst of an "R&B is dead" conversation. Soul-Fi Vol. 1 is only the beginning of the journey, a journey laced deep with emotions and the affirmations Ballad needed to hear throughout his own. Affirmations he wants to instill in each listener who takes the journey with him, new and old.

Merch

Intro

Aprendi

Is It Enough

All We Need

Written & performed by Ballad
Produced by Jay Muse
Mixed by J. Rob

Give It All

The wait is over. Suite ’89 is finally here! After releasing the EP’s first single, “Do It Like You” featuring Nitty Scott MC, back in 2015, Ballad is excited to deliver the much anticipated project to his fans with a promise that “there’s way more to come”. Boasting a selection of slick melodies, ear-gasmic harmonies, undeniably on-point songwriting and the perfect chemistry between Ballad and the EP’s main producer, Jay Muse, Suite ’89 is R&B in its purest form. With not a trap drum in sight, the feeling felt when listening to it is pure, it’s a reminder of what R&B used to sound like and an insight into what it can sound like when a genuine love for the genre is involved. Whether it’s the euphoric “Sweet Lovin’” - a track that hears Ballad’s vocals act like a synth floating over a bed of guitar licks - or the bold and beautiful “What To Say To You” - which sounds like an extension of Lloyd’s classic 2006 hit “You” - listeners will be engaged from start to finish as it effortlessly switches tempos and topics. Without question the highlight of the EP, “Jasmine” holds a special place in Ballad’s heart. The one track that those lucky enough to hear the EP before its release highlighted as a stand out, it’s also a record various other artists and industry folk have expressed interest in using as their own. Compiled of some passionately expressive vocals and a beat that builds with individual instrumental goodness, you can understand why Ballad didn’t want to let it go. With Ballad and Suite ’89 in rotation R&B has never been in better hands.

Suite '89

I Don't Care

Sweet Lovin'

Jasmine

With Outcome's blessing, I jumped on the remix.

Be You For Me (Remix) Ft. Ballad

Produced by Illuid Haller

“Wondering” is inspired by a past relationship. After lovers part ways, they find themselves in a space where they’re left to pick up the pieces. I was in that space. Our paths may no longer be the same, but the love is unconditional. It’s okay to find yourself “Wondering” sometimes.

Wondering

For, Lost Thoughts is Ballad's most personal project to date. Since the release of his last EP, Croix, Ballad experienced a transitioning period in his life where he ultimately learned some of his biggest lessons in love. Laced with vulnerably, every word uttered from Ballad tells a story, his story. The project includes his single release "Wondering", which is a slow ballad dedicated to a love lost. 

In the words of Ballad,
 "This felt like therapy for me, like I needed to get out all of these emotions that life has taken me through"

From joy, love, heartbreak, and acceptance, Ballad eloquently takes listeners through his journey of growth and healing on For, Lost Thoughts. 

All songs written, arranged, recorded and mixed by Petrús Pereira*

Produced by Jay Muse (@mr_jaymuse) **

Photography by Alex Fort (@alexfortphotography)

Styling/Direction by Farrah Evita (@farrahevita)

Artwork by Jay Muse


* ”Wondering” mixed by Chris "C-Minor" Fonseca and mastered by Chris Ascher

** “Wondering” produced by Illuid Haller 
“If” features additional instrumentation by Lipe (@iamlipebeatz) & Evan Cenat (@kaidon_music_urlocalsamurai)

Atlantis

Wrong

Outro

I present to you "Black Body". This is a collection of songs that paint a vivid picture of how I feel right now. It also serves as a celebration of black music, black art and black bodies. Dive in and listen with no interruptions. Let it help you release, and paint your own picture. May this bring some love and light into your world. All proceeds will be donated to black causes. Much love.
Written and Performed by Ballad
Production by Jay Muse, Dave Menz
Saxophone by Tim Hall
Mixed By Petrus Pereira
Mastered by Jeremy Burton
Artwork by @onelyricdesigns on Instagram
*blackmanburning features additional lyrics by Destiny Polk

Afrofuturistic Centric Dream

I Won't Move (Feat. Tim Hall)

blackmanburning

Movin'

You Look Good

"Baby Baby Baby!" is all about having fun and celebrating Black women.

Baby Baby Baby!

Baby Baby Baby! (Produced by Jay Muse)

How to Love

How to Love (Produced by Jay Muse)

Written, recorded and mixed by Ballad
Produced by 30HertzBeats & David Buchberger
Additional production by Jay Muse

MrLoveBallad

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