“STUPID SEXY PAULO” by Paulo and the Problems

Released on July 11, 2025, Stupid Sexy Paulo is the latest genre-blurring triumph from Paulo and the Problems—a nine-track record that feels less like an album and more like a community jam session captured in real time. Playful, unpredictable, and musically magnetic, this record thrives on the electric chemistry between Paulo and his fellow Fogwood Records collaborators, creating a vivid tapestry of styles that flow freely between eras and genres. From indie rock to R&B, jazz, hip-hop, and funk, Stupid Sexy Paulo is a testament to creative elasticity. But it’s not just about genre fusion—it’s about spirit. The record is filled with personality, humor, and the unmistakable energy of people who genuinely love making music together. From the moment the needle drops on “Cruise Control,” the opening track and focus single, you’re pulled into a soundworld that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

Paulo’s voice floats effortlessly across moods and styles, shifting from laid-back charisma to soulful reflection. Features are used not as accessories, but as essential brushstrokes in the album’s broader portrait. Saynave lights up the groove-heavy “First of the Month,” Dude Low brings an almost dreamlike haze to “Lotus Blanc,” and Mekfly delivers velvet-smooth vocals on the sultry “Summer Rain.” Elsewhere, Allie Crisp and Elise Chantelle add rich textures, ensuring that every song feels like its own fully realized collaboration. Visually, the album is just as alive. Nico, Paulo’s now-iconic animated dog mascot, stars in a series of accompanying cartoon music videos—adding a whimsical, cinematic layer to the album’s character.

It’s this blend of bold creativity and childlike wonder that makes Stupid Sexy Paulo feel not just entertaining, but genuinely refreshing. The album closes on a gentle, soulful note with “Rest Your Mind”—a reminder that beneath the vibrant beats and genre-hopping production lies a core of real emotional resonance. Stupid Sexy Paulo isn’t just an album title—it’s a mood, a wink, a mantra for making music without fear or fences. Fogwood Records has always championed artist-first, heart-forward projects, and Stupid Sexy Paulo stands as one of its brightest statements yet. Bold, funny, vulnerable, and unapologetically itself—this is what it sounds like when the whole family shines.