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T. Lopea ft Melita – Chartreuse Dreamin’ (2022)

If you are in the mood for a romantic ballad that intertwines the musicality of two artists perfectly, you are in the right place. This is exactly what you will find in ‘Chartreuse Dreamin’’ as T. Lopea’s rich tones dance with the angelic calls of Melita. As their musical styles tangle together, the single glides through a heated, yet slow-burning, tale.

Drawing on the best elements of acoustic rock, the single is a polished collaboration that allows both artists to shine, while fusing their music with a masterful flair. Rising from many long nights spent working together in the studio, T. Lopea and Melita bring her polished, soulful rock to the characteristic rough edges of his music. Together, they have created a single that is restrained, romantic and able to bring the best of both worlds.



‘Chartreuse Dreamin’’ has a really soft folk flow that opens it with a beautiful tenderness. There is a slow rise to the music, like a gentle awakening, joined with a soft caress of cool fingers across your skin. The piano and guitars slowly meander into the relaxing softness of the melody. It is a really beautiful slow-build melody that delicately leads you into the emotion of the vocals. As the single progresses, more instrumental lines join the tender opening strains, before the piano comes into its own. When this happens, the piano glides across the floor of the melody, into a polished burst of glittering emotion. The rock tones of the musical fusion start to reach out from the depths in the latter parts of the track, bringing the wonderful blend of the artists’ musical styles together. Through the melody, they draw you into the romantic journey of the single with a masterful ease.

Against the light tones of the opening melodic line, T. Lopea’s vocals sigh with a smooth depth. Through his performance, you start to fall into the romantic emotions of the lyrics. There is a feeling of falling in love woven into his performance, that slowly turns into a consuming warmth that sinks into your bones. His performance wonderfully sets the tone of the track and the tender emotions that perfectly match the melody. As he floats on the happy emotions, Melita’s angelic vocals softly take his hand, leading us into her performance. The trade-off of vocals creates a wonderful feeling of two sides of a single love story. Melita’s vocals are powerful as they bring a touch of soulfulness, as she captures you in the power of her voice. The vocals come together for a passionate dance that brings the climax of the single against the rock tones of the melody.

Blending acoustic rock and folk tones, T. Lopea and Melita effortless draw you into a slow-burn romance that ignites a flame of affection in your chest in ‘Chartreuse Dreamin’’. The melody has a wonderful movement from delicate folk to acoustic rock that rises for the heated climax of the vocals. T. Lopea’s vocals open the track, only to be gently embraced by Melita’s angelic tones that get a light sprinkling of rock as they converge in an affection dance.

Find out more about T. Lopea on his website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.

Find out more about Melita on her Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.