Hot Chocolate, a powerhouse in Sri Lanka’s music scene for over five years, has just released their highly anticipated new album, “Anuragaye”. Available now on Spotify and Apple Music, this five-track album showcases the band’s evolution, blending their signature energetic roots with a refined musical approach.
The album kicks off with the title track, “Anuragaye”, followed by “Mulawee”, “Awemi Loketa”, “Kaasiya Dapan”, and “Duwilla Akase, each exploring themes of sensualism and passion offering listeners a relatable and thought-provoking journey through life and relationships.
With the dynamic duo, Tehan Perera and Dasun Madushan, the band has captivated audiences with a unique blend of multiple genres of music. Hot Chocolate’s title track, “Anuragaye”, promises to be the next IT song for music enthusiasts in Sri Lanka. Whether it’s for singing your heart out during night outs or expressing your deepest feelings, this song is set to resonate deeply with listeners. With Kasun Welgamage on guitars, Dishad Lankesh on vocals and guitars, Dilshan Samuel on keys and synths, Tharindu Bimsara on drums, and Niman Anne on bass, along with the synergy of young talented musicians, Hot Chocolate’s “Anuragaye” is set to leave an indelible mark on Sri Lanka’s soundscape.
The ‘Anuragaye’ album is a collaborative effort featuring melodies mixed and mastered by the talented Asira Fernando, and lyrics penned by Dinesh Jayaranga and Ansaf Ameer, crafted by the skilled hands and minds of the soulful Hot Chocolate artists. Renowned director Chamil Pathirana from “Thaala Roopa”
Productions will debut the music video for “Anuragaye” on June 14th bringing out a cinematic experience that portrays the emotional depth of the song. Await this captivating release! Adding to the album’s allure, celebrity photographer Rafaella Fernando has captured the inner core of the musicians with an artistic concept that perfectly embodies the spirit of “Anuragaye” with her iconic lens.
The album will also be released on vinyl, a novel idea that brings back the tangible aspect of music lost in the digital era.
Dive into this musical journey and experience the evolution of one of the country’s most dynamic bands. You know what they say… a Hot Chocolate can always lift up your mood!
Listen to Anuragaye Audio Album Now –
Anuragaye – EP – Album by Hot Chocolate Band – Apple Music
