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Origin of "Colors" Song
- Eric Burton started writing "Colors" over ten years ago when he was learning guitar.
- The song came to him on his uncle's rooftop, inspired by a beautiful New Mexico sunset.
Formation of Black Pumas
- Adrian Quesada had instrumentals ready and was looking for a singer when he connected with Eric Burton.
- They immediately felt musical chemistry and formed Black Pumas together.
Guitar as a Main Hook
- Eric Burton's guitar playing is nuanced and rhythmic, creating a hook that needed space in the arrangement.
- They used sparse instrumentation to let his guitar part breathe and stand out.