Overview

• Caos e Sal and Tão Bonito were released on September 18 as the first statement of this phase.
• In press remarks, IZA cast the pivot as a reconnection with roots, with reggae as a vehicle for consciousness and critique.
• Caos e Sal celebrates ancestry while confronting the arrogance of power, whereas Tão Bonito blends reggae cadence with afrobeat and sensual romance.
• The project’s visuals invoke Kemet, Ethiopia and Maranhão to emphasize a pan-African lineage.
• Coverage notes IZA long flirted with reggae on hits like Pesadão and Brisa, but the new material marks a deeper immersion.