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LA-based platinum-certified songwriter Cimo Fränkel released the deluxe edition of his debut self-titled album, Cimo Fränkel on the 2nd of September via Cimo Fränkel / AWAL. The album includes his emotive live cover of Cam’s hit single ‘Burning House’, which premiered on CLASH Magazine. Cimo Fränkel finds himself among the stars, having collaborated and toured with Armin van Buuren on their song ‘Strong Ones’, reaching #37 on Billboard Charts. He has also helped create several global hits, including the Multi-Platinum single ‘Sex’ by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam, which has been streamed globally over 1 Billion times.
What inspired this release?
I don’t usually do covers but when I heard Cam’s version I was blown away and so emotionally attached to it that I just needed to sing it.
What makes this song special in your opinion?
The chord structure feels natural but there were some unusual decisions made in the format. These unusual things actually make the song flow better as a listener even though they are pretty hard to follow as a singer if you aren’t paying attention to them.
What is the lyrical content inspired by?
I don’t know what her original intent was but to me it feels like the singer (me, in this version) is regretting not talking to someone about the why’s and what’s on how a relationship went south. This needs to be addressed before it is too late.
How do you keep yourself inspired?
By always trying something new and knowing telling myself that if it doesn’t work it wasn’t a waste of time but just a road to something that eventually will.
What was your first exposure to music?
My father was in a band when I grew up. He would often take me to rehearsal spaces and have me mess around with stuff.
WHat excites you about your life?
Making music takes most of my time, this excites me because I couldn’t picture it being my main activity when I was younger. It excites me that my involvement in a song can range from doing everything myself to just giving my opinion on what can be better or even not doing anything at all and taking the backseat.
How would you describe your style in one word?
R&B/Pop with 80s/90s seasoning
What are our next moves?
I am working on a new album and it is really coming together quickly. My next move is carefully selecting and curating the tracklist for my upcoming album.
