In the crucible of this creative frenzy, “Hard Pop” was born—a testament to Deborah’s boundless ingenuity and her relentless pursuit of innovation. Fusing elements of pop with her signature techno sound, the album is a testament to her ever-evol- ving artistic vision and her refusal to be confined by genre conventions.
“Since this event was so important, I wanted to showcase a lot of new music, but I couldn’t find much that reflected me within the charts, so I started producing a lot of new music – as much as 4-5 tracks a week. I had a lot of ideas, a great desire to hear new things, but above all a lot of nervousness for that famous 7-hour set. After that evening, however, I continued to find ideas and create new tracks, often using sounds or voices from Pop music”.
To understand Deborah De Luca is to understand Naples—the city that raised her, shaped her, and infused her music with its indelible spirit. For her, Naples is more than just a backdrop; it is a muse, a mother, and a religion. Its winding streets, its breathtaking vistas, and its unmistakable rhythm pulse through her veins, infusing her compositions with a palpable sense of longing and nostalgia.
“Naples is a city so full of art that we are all born with beauty in our eyes; whether it is the lands- cape of Vesuvio, the neighborhoods of the city, or the sea. From frying a pizza to serving lemonade with a pushcart. Art is the way we do things. There is a lot of Naples in my album, sound and voice.
Growing up in the gritty neighborhood of Scam- pia, Deborah learned early on to find beauty in the most unlikely of places. In a city marked by its contrasts—beauty and decay, joy and despair—she discovered a profound appreciation for
the melancholic notes that underpin her
music. It is this unique perspective, born from a lifetime spent navigating Naples’ labyrinthine streets, that imbues her work with an unmistaka- ble depth and authenticity.
“In Scampia you can see the lack of “carefreeness” and the precariousness of life... this has led me to have a predisposition for the use of melancholic notes”.
BREAKING THE BARRIERS IN A MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY
In an industry long dominated by men, Deborah stands as a a testament to the power of perse- verance and the triumph of talent over adversity. Yet, for all her success, she remains acutely aware of the challenges that still confront women in the world of electronic music.
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