Masadi is a Spanish artist who blends music, poetry, and visual storytelling to explore emotional processes linked to the cycle of life: death, transformation, and rebirth. With a sober, theatrical, and symbolic aesthetic: where the camellia acts as her emblem. Masadi creates intimate songs that dive into pain, memory, and the resilience required to rise again.
All of her releases are part of her upcoming conceptual album, El Ciclo, set to be released in 2026. Conceived as a three-act work, each song expands her universe through minimalist visuals, circular movement, and a narrative that embraces both vulnerability and strength. “Soma,” her debut single, marks the beginning of this artistic journey from wound to rebirth.
With her debut single, “Soma,” out now, we took some time to hear from Masadi. Read below to learn more about Masadi, the story behind “Soma,” and what’s to come.
Hi Masadi! Let’s start with how did your artist name come about?
My artist name is an acronym of my first and last names. It actually came to me in the most unexpected way: during a lymphatic drainage massage. Suddenly the syllables aligned in my head, and I immediately knew that this was my name: Masadi.
What city are you from, and where are you based now?
I was born in Barcelona. In 2021, I moved to Madrid, and now I’m returning to Barcelona after four wonderful years there. Madrid gave me so much personally and creatively, but I felt it was the right moment to come back home and close that cycle.
When did you decide to pursue music seriously? How did you get started?
I started taking singing lessons at sixteen in Barcelona, and my teachers encouraged me to study musical theatre. I trained for six years, but eventually I became very blocked with my voice and with music, so I stepped away for a while.
During the pandemic in 2020, I reconnected with my voice by posting covers on Instagram. That’s when I realised that singing was what I loved most in the world and that I wanted to pursue it professionally, but more from a creative and music-production perspective. That’s why I moved to Madrid to study a diploma and fully commit to this path.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music?
My sound lives within a pop universe, but it blends many different influences. I love mixing textures and aesthetics, yet what ties everything together is my voice: heavily harmonised, melancholic, and sometimes even folkloric. I want everything to feel intimate, as if you were stepping directly into my emotional world. More than a genre, it’s an atmosphere.
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What keeps you creative?
I have so many hobbies. I love crocheting and it’s a form of active meditation for me because my mind is always racing. I also make soy-wax candles, both aromatic and sculptural, and I create decorative pieces out of plaster and cement. I paint, I draw…basically anything that involves working with my hands gives me peace and feeds my creativity, which I later bring into my music.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
Some of my main influences come from the Catalan scene, like Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Judit Neddermann, and Pau Vallvé. Internationally, artists such as Masego, Humbe, BTS, Aurora…really inspire me. I listen to very diverse music, and I think that variety naturally shapes how I create my songs.
What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?
Being able to release my music in an organised way and creating a visual for every single song. Having specific ideas in my mind and watching them materialise exactly as I envisioned…that feels like a massive achievement.
What are some of the biggest lessons that you’ve learned along the way?
The biggest lessons that I’ve learned are: be very careful about whom you trust, set very clear boundaries before working with anyone, and most importantly, trust yourself and your intuition. Your instinct almost always knows the truth before you do.
Now let’s talk about “Soma.” What inspired this song? What is it about?
“Soma” was inspired by a very toxic and painful relationship, and also by a very special book. I felt myself being consumed little by little, and when I read about the fictional drug, “soma,” I realised that this person had become an emotional anaesthetic for me. The song was born from that mixture of pain and revelation.
What was the inspiration behind the cover artwork for “Soma?”
We created every visual in a circular format because my entire project revolves around the cycle of life. In the “Soma” visual, I walk through a dark space surrounded by fabric that moves like ghosts; representing the ghosts of that toxic relationship. I move with a kind of false joy, as if under the illusion of a wellbeing produced by that “drug of love.” So, in the cover, I wanted to reflect that cathartic feeling of ecstasy and that false sense of joy that came from pain.
What was the creative process for “Soma?”
Do you know that frustration of not being able to tell someone everything that you had inside? Because during the relationship you were under their control, and only afterwards do you realise everything you lived. “Soma” was born exactly from that feeling.
One night, at three in the morning, I woke up with those words trapped in my mind and needed to let them out. And instead of writing to him, I sat at the piano and began shaping the lyrics with a very intuitive melody.
Then, I made a first pre-production with Caribbean-influenced rhythms and brought it to the studio, where the song developed a more cohesive structure. I also chose to use autotune as an artistic tool; the idea of distorting the voice felt symbolic in a song that speaks about emotional falseness.
How long did it take to complete the song and music video?
Unfortunately, it took me a long time to complete “Soma” and release it. The composition itself was quick (it’s one of my favourite songs on the album), but the mixing and mastering process took months and involved many people.
The music video, however, flowed very naturally. I worked with “Los Cuatrocientos Golpes” and we connected immediately. Everything (wardrobe, set design, lighting) came together beautifully. I wanted light to be a character on its own. Even the actors symbolised the “soma”: a drug that is both violent and pleasurable.
What message do you hope listeners take away from “Soma” and from your music in general?
The message that I’d love people to take from “Soma” is that no matter how toxic or traumatic a relationship has been, you can still dance through the pain. I didn’t want the song to feel like a dark tragedy; I wanted it to release that internal heaviness and transform it into something sensual and cathartic.
With my music overall, I hope people dare to take risks and step outside the norm. If someone tells you your art is strange or different, that’s okay. With discipline, consistency, and love for what you do, you will always find your path.
What’s next for you?
I’m developing Act II of my project, El Ciclo, which will continue with new visuals and music. I’m also preparing an acoustic EP based on poems written by my great-grandfather with my producer Theo Monteillet at Sol de Sants Studio in Barcelona. There will be more visuals, a fake live session, and many surprises. 2026 and 2027 are going to be incredibly important years for me creatively.
Where can we follow you?
Instagram: @masadi.musica
TikTok: @masadi.musica
YouTube: @Masadi
Spotify: @Masadi
Before you go, let’s ask you a couple of off-topic questions:
What is your favorite food?
My favourite food is Japanese cuisine. Any dish. This year, I travelled to Japan in April, and I never thought I’d be able to go because I struggled with health issues for many years. I enjoyed the food so deeply… Since I was a child, I’ve cooked Japanese dishes without really knowing why; I’ve just always been fascinated by them. Being there in person and tasting the real thing felt like a dream come true.
What symbol represents your artistic universe the best?
My symbol is the Japanese camellia, a flower that represents the cycle of life: death, transformation, and rebirth. This flower can be wilted, closed, or fully open…just like the emotional stages we go through. The camellia reminds me that even in the darkest moments, there is beauty, and that everything blooms again if you give it time.
Thank you for the great interview; wish you much continued success!
