Leopold Nunan Drops His Rock Anthem “5 Meters”: A Bold Tribute to Passion and Perseverance
In the electrifying world of independent music, few artists embody the raw determination and vibrant energy of Leopold Nunan. The Brazilian-born, Los Angeles-based performer has already built a reputation for his fearless artistry, theatrical stage presence, and genre-defying sound. Now, he takes a thrilling leap into the rock arena with his brand-new single, ‘5 Meters’, released on November 14th. This track promises to shake up the music scene, standing as a powerful statement of self-belief, resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of dreams.
‘5 Meters’ is more than just a song; it’s an anthem forged in the fire of sacrifice and hope. As the fourth single from Nunan’s debut album, ‘Leo From Rio’, it serves as a pivotal moment in the album’s sonic journey. Departing from his usual blend of Brazilian rhythms and global influences, Nunan channels pure rock intensity in a track sung entirely in English—a shift that marks both a stylistic evolution and a testament to his relentless ambition as an artist.
“I poured every ounce of my passion into ‘5 Meters’,” Nunan declares. “It’s loud, it’s bold, and it’s all heart.” This declaration perfectly captures the spirit of the song, a high-octane rock anthem imbued with the emotional depth and courage of a life story that has crossed continents. For Leopold, this track is the culmination of years of hard work and tireless hustle, from driving for Uber to working at Costco to finance his dreams. It is, as he puts it, “the immigrant story,” a narrative so many can relate to—a struggle for a better life, against all odds.
Written by Beto Brown and produced by the young Brazilian talent Alberto Menezes, ‘5 Meters’ showcases a collaboration that transcends borders. Every note of the song pulses with the intensity of Nunan’s journey, carried by Libra’s searing guitar solos, which perfectly capture the emotional highs and lows of starting over in a foreign land. Anne Montone’s evocative backing vocals add further depth to the arrangement, while Carlos Trilha’s masterful sound engineering ensures a powerful and polished finish. This all-Brazilian production is a testament to the tenacity and artistic excellence of a team driven by a shared dream.
‘5 Meters’ dives deep into themes of displacement, solitude, and the relentless pursuit of belonging in a foreign metropolis. It embodies the pulse of urban life—unforgiving and indifferent, yet brimming with the promise of new beginnings. Leopold’s voice is the linchpin of the track, soaring over the heavy instrumentation with a commanding power that refuses to be ignored. His vocal delivery, influenced by legends like David Coverdale and Brazilian icon Cazuza, fuses rock tradition with a uniquely personal edge.
But ‘5 Meters’ isn’t just an auditory experience. The accompanying music video, filmed in the atmospheric streets of Seattle, amplifies the song’s cinematic intensity. Paying homage to the golden age of Film Noir, the video evokes classic Hollywood elegance with a distinctly modern twist. Nunan wears a vintage Borsalino hat—a gift from his mentor, the late actor Mickey Cottrell—paired with a sleek Halston raincoat and a multi-strand Tiffany & Co. silver necklace. This striking look merges the glamour of Old Hollywood with Nunan’s dynamic, contemporary presence, creating a visual feast that embodies his artistic identity.
Seattle’s moody, rain-slicked streets serve as the perfect backdrop, echoing the song’s themes of isolation and endurance. The city’s gritty beauty and mist-shrouded skyline lend a dreamlike quality to the video, reflecting the challenges and hopes of the immigrant experience. With each frame, Nunan’s performance is electric and visceral, capturing the defiant spirit of someone who has faced his fears head-on and emerged stronger.
As ‘5 Meters’ hits the airwaves, it stands as a rallying cry for anyone who has ever taken a leap into the unknown. It celebrates the pain and the triumph, the darkness and the light, of chasing dreams that seem just out of reach. Leopold Nunan’s journey from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is one of courage, creativity, and unwavering passion, and his new single cements his place as a rising force in the indie music scene.
With ‘5 Meters’, Leopold Nunan doesn’t just share a piece of his heart—he roars it out for the world to hear. Mark your calendars, turn up the volume, and let the anthem of the year light up your soul. This is rock as you’ve never heard it before: honest, unfiltered, and unmistakably Leopold Nunan.
Leopold Nunan is a boundary-pushing, independent artist whose journey from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is at the heart of his music. With influences ranging from Brazilian tropicalismo to global pop and rock, his debut album ‘Leo From Rio’ is a vibrant celebration of his heritage and the immigrant experience. Aided by a grant from the Music Forward Foundation, Leopold has created a bold and genre-defying body of work. With ‘5 Meters’, his first major English-language rock single, Nunan asserts himself as a fearless and inspiring voice in the music world.
