Sydney Artist BOY SODA Releases Deeply Personal Debut Album SOULSTAR

Sydney-based neo-soul and R&B artist BOY SODA, also known as Brae Luafalealo, has released his highly anticipated debut album SOULSTAR, which showcases a deeply personal and genre-blurring sound influenced by soul, jazz, hip-hop, funk, and pop. The album explores themes of love, heartbreak, grief, and generational trauma with emotional honesty and sensitivity, reflecting BOY SODA's artistic maturity and vulnerability. SOULSTAR is seen by the artist as a blueprint of his identity and a culmination of several years of creative growth, aided by his move from Terrigal to Sydney where he found his artistic community. The album features production primarily by ARIA-nominated producer Finbar Stuart, with contributions from fellow R&B artists, and includes tracks that convey intimate moments and complex emotions, such as the jazz-infused "Blink Twice" and the bass-driven "Hit The Road!". BOY SODA emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection in his music, focusing on tasteful and meaningful musical choices rather than overproduction. Overall, SOULSTAR is a bold statement of self-discovery and emotional truth for the 27-year-old artist, marking a significant milestone in his rising career.