"Pitbull Miumiu"—or, as the artist describes it, "the pitbull that meows"—explores the idea of the cowboy who, in interacting with the world, embraces his subjective, fragile, and extravagant side.
Juan Duarte is a singer and costume designer known for his remarkable career in fashion and for his work as a renowned stylist for singers and personalities like Sevdaliza (in her recent hits "Alibi " featuring Yseult & Pabllo Vittar and "No Me Cansaré" featuring Karol G) , Duda Beat, Jup do Bairro, Banda Uó, and Teto Preto.
Born in Catalão, in the state of Goiás, and with a keen eye on mascul inity and its nuances, Juan offers a sonic and visual experience that combines his performative approach to music with his years of expertise in the visual world of fashion.
Guillerrrmo is a music producer, DJ, and one of the standout names in the Reggaeton scene in Brazil. Hailing from Manaus, Amazonas, he is one of the founders of the party "Vacilo," which established a new Latin electronic music circuit in Northern Brazil.
As a DJ, Guillerrrmo has performed in some of the most notable dance floors in the country, including
Mamba Negra, ODD, GopTun, the Novas Frequências Festival, and on a recent tour in Colombia, playing at Club Perro Negro, a venue frequented by Reggaeton greats like Bad Bunny, Karol G, Maluma, and J Balvin.
"Together, with Juan on vocals, lyrics, and melodies and Guillerrrmo on arrangement and music production, they have been exploring regionalities within electronic music since 2020.
In their research, they draw parallels between various Brazilian and Latin musical genres, such as tecnobrega, música sertaneja, drum 'n' bass, and reggaeton, using acidic beats and pulsating vocals."
"Within my socialization, the cowboy has always been seen as the dominant figure. In my songs, I portray the cowboy as the dominated one, subverting the power dynamic and opening space for new layers within masculinity," — Juan Duarte
Juan Duarte, Guillerrrmo “Pitbull MiuMiu” is the first ep by Juan Duarte with musical production by Guillerrrmo. It consists of four tracks that invite the listener on a sonic journey, moving from the contagious rhythm of the dancefloor to the cozy atmosphere of a forró bar, passing through the intensity of rodeo and the sophistication of fashion runways.
The EP is an immersion into a vibrant sound universe, flowing like a DJ set and transitioning through various genres such as Reggaeton, Brega, Pop, Hard Dance, and Latin Club, with lyrics sung in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.
Composition and Vocals: Juan Duarte @juanduarte
Music Production: Guillerrrmo @guillerrrrrmo
Recording: Dada Joãzinho @dadajoaozinho
Mixing and Mastering: Thiago Fernandes @tttigo
Photography: Vitor Duarte @vitor.du.art
Art Direction: Murillo Caldeira @murillo.caldeira
Fashion Editing: Jala @jalinha97 and Juan Duarte
Beauty: Suy Abreu @suabreup
Video: Desacato PM @desacatopm
Editing and Color Grading: Esley Rodrigues @wtfesley
Design: Anna’s Work @annas.works
Creative Consultancy: Júlia Emiko @juliaemikomatsuda
Beauty Assistance: Rodrigo Resende @rodrigoresende_
Press Kit: Juan Duarte