Erick Oscar gives Dime Que Sí, the bilingual love song that he wrote as a flirtatious tribute to the woman whom he calls his love of his life, a lively and romantic touch. By smoothly switching between English and Spanish, he transforms his affection into something bright, warm and welcoming, and the image of the heartbeat which keeps him going provides the song with a clearly personal focus. Instead of approaching romance in an overly serious way, he enjoys it for what it is, producing a piece that sounds like a real expression of happiness between two people.
The song also shows off Oscar’s wide musical background; although the acoustic guitar is still an important element of his musical identity, Dime Que Sí takes on a more rhythmic Latin-pop and reggaeton flavour, thus giving the track the kind of movement that Oscar wanted. The fact that the song is delivered in two languages suits this style especially well, since it adds character and makes the song seem linked to both sides of his musical and cultural background. In terms of production, the style supports the main melody while at the same time keeping the rhythm strong so that the song naturally encourages you to dance.
The most striking aspect of Dime Que Sí is its simple joy. Although Oscar has been writing songs for decades in a variety of genres such as country, Americana, pop, ballads and Latin styles, his aim has always been the same: the music must express something genuine. In this case, it conveys love, attraction and gratitude without overthinking the message. Dime Que Sí is in the end a vibrant musical love letter, merging English and Spanish with acoustic songwriting and Latin rhythm to produce a piece that is personal yet at the same time easy to enjoy on the dance floor.
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