"Gola" is, as the title suggests, an album of stripping bare, removing layers in front of the audience and confronting one's own thoughts, emotions and vulnerabilities. After the poetry collection of 2020, Remi goes a step further with this release, entering deeper into personal space, bringing his most intimate writings. The album was created for years, from the first sketches that go back to the distant year 2020, through periods of loneliness, motherhood, love, moving and global insecurity, until the final form.
Most of the songs were initially composed by the author with the guitar, consciously separating this intimate expression from working in a band. During the process, guitarist Erol Zejnilović joined her as a co-author of the music, additionally shaping the sound and atmosphere of the album, as well as Ivan Arnold, Nenad Kovačić and producer Edi Cukerić. The result is songs that are both simple and layered, quiet but powerful.
Thematic album "Gola" talks about empowerment, women's rights, self-love, intimate relationships, growing up and vulnerability. Its core is summed up in the messages: "Love yourself", "You deserve everything" and "Be kind to yourself". It's an album that doesn't ask for a mask, but an open heart.
Sonically, "Gola" brings a departure from everything we are used to, there is no rapping, there are no genre layers characteristic of the band's expression. Here, Remy exclusively sings, and the minimalism of the arrangement puts the focus on voice, text and emotion. It is this simplicity that carries the greatest sincerity.
The single "Djevojke" stands out as a kind of manifesto of the album, created through the "sister's voice", it brings a message of support, togetherness and inner strength. The song talks about the pressures that society imposes on women to be quieter, smaller, more obedient and opposes the idea of authenticity and personal freedom.
In a world that often tries to separate and silence, Remy offers a different perspective: instead of the old saying "a woman is a woman's wolf", she puts a new one - a woman is a woman's circle.
"Girls" is a call for mutual support to build safe spaces and the courage to be who we are because as the song itself suggests - life is one, without reruns and too short for other people's scripts.
The album "Gola" is addressed primarily to women, but also to everyone who is ready to listen, feel and open space for honesty.
