Single Review: Suerte by Teff
Review by Sarah Ruiz
Venezuelan Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Stephania Martinez, known by her artist name Teff, has recently released a single titled "Suerte" which translates to "Luck" in English. This song celebrates love through an upbeat tempo and quirky lyrics that convey the good and the bad sides of luck.
Teff is also an audio engineer based in Orlando, Florida. Through her music, she has been able to grow as a songwriter and authentically tell stories about diverse cultural experiences.
"Suerte" embraces the genre of Latin pop with a twist of modern flair. Co-produced by Latin Grammy-winning producer Bernardo Arzola (Berni Studio), with the work of respected percussionist Martha Paredes, guitars by producer & engineer Camilo Rodriguez, and bass by Danny Thomas Gonzales, these artists have come together to create this meaningful single.
The song bursts into life with the sound of the guitar, setting a joyful and upbeat tone.Teff's voice carries the melody, infusing the track with a contagious sense of happiness. As the chorus kicks in, percussion and lively rhythms join the mix, inviting listeners to dance along to the beat.
My favorite part of the song comes in the lyrics, where Teff sings about the overwhelming joy of finding true love. She sings,
“Mi corazón no para de darle boom Todos los deseos chin chin chin chin se me cumplieron la noche en que te vi Buena suerte nunca vi
hasta que te conocí
Ni una galleta de fortuna pudo predecir”
In English, these lyrics translate to,
"My heart keeps giving it boom boom all the wishes chin chin chin chin
came true the night I saw you
Good luck I never saw until I met you not even a fortune cookie could predict"
These words capture the magic of that fateful encounter, where destiny intervened in the most unexpected way. Teff's impassioned delivery conveys the exhilaration of that moment, leaving listeners spellbound as they join her in reliving the excitement of newfound love.
The inspiration for “Suerte” stemmed from the serendipitous way Teff met her husband, Jon. There were times in their lives when they missed each other, and when they finally met, it felt like the universe conspired to bring them together. Teff shares that the song “reflects that feeling of ‘I’ll never find someone’ to those initial moments of connection and the feeling of finding your person amidst life's chaos. It's a celebration of love, chance, and the magic that happens when you meet someone who changes your life forever.”
Teff hopes listeners feel the hope and joy of finding true love. The song's meaning encourages people to trust that when they feel unlucky in life, the right person may come into their life and make everything feel right. Teff states, “I hope this song inspires people to not take for granted the moments that lead them to their loved ones and to appreciate the journey that brought them together.”
You can listen to her new song “Suerte” and follow her on Instagram!