Ivelisse del Carmen delivers poetic heartbreak with “Las Mariposas,” a soul-stirring ballad wrapped in the warmth of Latin rhythms and modern production. Rooted in her Puerto Rican heritage yet influenced by London’s vibrant music scene, Ivelisse crafts a hearty tune. The first notes hit like a fading scent, when the touch has lost its spark itself, and memory has no duty anymore.
Her voice is intoxicating, deep, rich, and velvety, gliding effortlessly over the track with both sensuality and sorrow. It starts smooth and sultry, drawing you in with a whisper, then soars with a thick, ethereal weight, wrapping around you like a slow, smoldering embrace. The hypnotic push and pull in her delivery makes every note feel like a delicate balance between longing and acceptance. The backing vocals in the bridge swell like ocean waves, amplifying the song’s emotional intensity and adding layers of depth that make the track feel all-encompassing.
Musically, Las Mariposas dances between classic and contemporary. A bossa nova heartbeat pulses beneath, fused with sleek 808s that add a modern groove. It leads to an intimate and immersive, aching, and easy-to-grasp-and-accept soundscape. Paul Stanborough’s masterful production ensures that every nuance, every sigh, every breath, every aching lyric, lands with impact.
And those lyrics are devastatingly beautiful: “The butterflies don’t get stirred up / I no longer feel them when you touch me.” Watch the love unraveling in the music video of Las Mariposas by Ivelisse del Carmen on YouTube.
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Review by: Naomi Joan