Jícama (Con Sal Version) – Angelica Garcia
Mexican/Salvadorian/American singer-songwriter Angelica Garcia released her latest single “Jícama” back in September, but has redesigned the track, throwing in a “dash of salt” into the beat.
Slowing things down to incorporate a denser, yet minimalist looping style on the new remix. Garcia shares some powerful similarities to artists like Sylvan Esso and Feist on the track; her rich vocals sweeps across the tip-toping electro-bass line leading the way to the addictive chorus.
Proudly pulling inspiration from her Latin roots and her experience growing up in Southern California in predominately Latin communities, Garcia says “’Jícama’ is about not being seen for having a dual identity. When you don’t feel seen, you don’t feel accepted for who you are.”
The song was released alongside a charity initiative of ‘WEAR YOUR ROOTS’ t-shirts and posters available for sale via her website, with all proceeds going to regionally based organizations supporting migrant families in the U.S. (¡MIRA!, Annunciation House, and Immigrant Families Together).
“I come from a line of immigrants so I wanted the proceeds of these shirts to go directly towards supporting migrant families. This effort is for the children of the 600 taken by ICE in Mississippi, migrants seeking refuge in El Paso & families that have been separated at the border. Thank you for supporting.”
Listen to the remixed single here, and compare it for yourself with the original just below.
Original:
