Paulo and the Problems return with Lotus Blanc, the third and final single ahead of their upcoming album Stupid Sexy Paulo, set to release July 11th. Out now on Fogwood Records, this hazy, genre-blurring track features fellow labelmate Dude Low and offers a smooth, surreal preview of what’s shaping up to be one of the most sonically intriguing records of the summer.
From the opening seconds, Lotus Blanc pulls you into a lush, late-night atmosphere. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t rush—built on delicate layers of downtempo beats, jazzy chords, and silky vocals that slide between subtle R&B sensuality and dreamy introspection. If the first two singles from the upcoming album hinted at Paulo’s evolving musical palette, Lotus Blanc confirms it: this is a project unafraid to drift into new emotional and sonic territory.
What makes Lotus Blanc instantly captivating is its texture. Every element feels carefully placed but never overworked. The track floats, much like its namesake—a white lotus blooming in slow motion under moonlight. It leans into minimalism, but not in a way that feels empty. Instead, it creates space: space to breathe, to feel, to get lost.
Paulo’s vocals are restrained yet intimate, giving the song an almost whispered quality that’s complemented beautifully by Dude Low’s understated presence. The chemistry between them is quiet but undeniable. There’s no attempt to overpower each other—just two artists existing in the same dreamy soundscape, letting the music unfold.
The instrumentation is elegant without being showy. A gentle electric piano carries most of the melodic weight, with brushed drums and soft synth pads giving the song its hypnotic feel. There are hints of 90s neo-soul and chillwave, but Lotus Blanc doesn’t belong to any one genre. It’s more about mood than structure, more about feeling than formula.
In keeping with the playful-yet-poetic world of Stupid Sexy Paulo, Lotus Blanc arrives alongside another animated music video featuring Nico—the dog mascot who has quietly become the face of this album rollout. The visuals, rendered in a nostalgic VHS-era cartoon style, bring the song’s dreamy surrealism to life in a unique way.
It’s this combination of whimsical branding and emotional depth that makes Paulo and the Problems stand out. There’s a clear creative vision here, but it doesn’t feel forced. The aesthetics serve the music, not the other way around.
Lotus Blanc isn’t just a standalone single—it’s a final signal flare before Stupid Sexy Paulo lands in full. And it does exactly what a final pre-album single should: it deepens the intrigue. If this track is anything to go by, the full project will be a boundary-pushing, emotionally rich experience that invites listeners into an alternate universe—one where you can dance, cry, reflect, and dream all at once.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the Fogwood Records roster, Lotus Blanc is a must-listen. It’s seductive without being obvious, mellow without fading into the background, and poetic without slipping into pretension. A rare balance that not many artists pull off this well.
Lotus Blanc is Paulo and the Problems at their most refined and imaginative. With help from Dude Low, they’ve delivered a soulful, genre-melting track that lingers long after the final note. It’s the kind of song that invites repeat listens—not because it demands attention, but because it gently earns it.
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