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“I had an unspoken treaty with myself to never lie in my lyrics, so, for a long time, when I wrote love songs, I would use genderless pronouns, like "dear" and "darling" - like some kind of granny!”

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Arca, born in 1990, is a talented record producer with a unique musical style that blends various elements, winning the favor of music enthusiasts. more

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