Pennsylvania’s own Antoniette Costa, an accomplished singer-songwriter announced that her new album, “Pitupatter,” will be available on July 12. Costa, known for her soulful compositions and captivating lyrics, releases “Pitupatter” follows her successful 2016 album, “The Triptyq Sessions.”
Costa’s music blends classical, jazz, and Italian folk influences. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has a solid connection to the Philly music scene, having met her musical collaborators there, including Dice Raw. She also co-founded the non-profit organization Humans of Fashion Foundation, which provided pro-bono support for fashion industry professionals.
As a trained singer, pianist, and harpist, Costa’s debut album “Breakthru” reached the top of Amazon’s music chart in 2006. She gained the attention of Rich Nichols, the manager of The Roots, and released the album “The Triptyq Sessions” in 2016, featuring Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix. The album reached #8 on the Billboard chart.
Costa’s music video for her original composition “Mr. Right,” produced by GRAMMY winner James Poyser, featured a cameo by Margot Robbie and garnered critical acclaim. Her song “Void of a Legend” went viral after its release and, when covered by the French band LEJ, accumulated over 5 million YouTube views.
Just a year ago, Costa underwent neurosurgery to remove a brain tumor. Inspired by the experience, she committed to creating an album celebrating her emotional and physical recovery, including songs she wrote during her illness. “Pitupatter” is a testament to resilience, featuring collaborations with GRAMMY-nominated artists such as Ray Angry, James Poyser, Dice Raw, TK Wonder, Steve McKie, Anthony C. Bell, George “Spanky” McCurdy, and others. The album was executive-produced by Khari Mateen.
“Pitupatter” Track List:
- Pitupatter (co-composers: Antoniette Costa, Steve McKie, Kayla “Black Buttafly” Childs)
- Crumbles (Soldiers Cry) (co-composers: Antoniette Costa, Khari Mateen)
- Brings Me (co-composers: Antoniette Costa, Khari Mateen)
- VTach (co-composers: Antoniette Costa, Khari Mateen)
- Dear Amy (composer: Nina Barbuto; arranged by Antoniette Costa)
- Shattered’s A Weapon (composer: Antoniette Costa)
- Me L’Ha Rubato (Madman) (co-composers: Antoniette Costa, Steve McKie, Kayla “Black Buttafly” Childs)
- Last Of A Line (composer: Antoniette Costa; arranged by Khari Mateen)
- Crumbles (Soldiers Cry) [RAP VERSION] (co-composers: Antoniette Costa, Khari Mateen; [Rap verse]: Written by Karl “Dice Raw” Jenkins)
- Pitupatter [RAP VERSION] (co-composers: Antoniette Costa, Steve McKie, Kayla “Black Buttafly” Childs; [Rap verse]: Written by TK Wonder)
The accompanying “Pitupatter” music video directed by Dave Prokopec (known for Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller videos) is also available. Costa’s concept for the video was a psychedelic musical performance referencing her experience with a benign brain tumor.
“Pitupatter” is anticipated to be Costa’s most personal and impactful work to date, resonating with those who appreciate the intersection of adversity and art.
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