The Galician-Portuguese singer-songwriter MJ Pérez is pleased to present her new single “Perdín a memoria”, a song that marks the beginning of a new musical and emotional cycle. With production signed by Sérgio Miendes, known for his work with A Garota Não and João Pedro Pais, the theme fuses Galician roots with Lusophone sounds in an engaging groove, between pop lightness and emotional intensity.
Who is MJ Pérez?
MJ Pérez is one of the emerging voices of the current Galician music scene. She began her career in 2014 and has already performed over 200 concerts throughout Galicia and Portugal. She has released four albums, several singles, and collaborations with artists such as CRUA (PT). She has been featured in festivals and main Galician music circuits.
With a strong commitment to the Galician language and culture, she combines her background in audiovisual communication with musical creation, producing her own music videos – some of which have been selected for festivals like Cans or OUFF (Ourense Film Festival). Her discography is diverse and constantly evolving, with works such as Guerrilleira, Casandra, or A Luz Prendida. She has been awarded prizes like Xuventude Crea and Prémios Martín Códax da Música.
In addition to music, she actively participates in audiovisual projects and cultural initiatives, standing out for her creativity and social commitment.
About the Song – Lyrics and Meaning
“Perdín a memoria” is a song written in Galician and French that was born out of a trip to France and speaks about unexpected love, inner change, and liberation. The positive energy of the song evokes previous successes by the artist such as “Ai de min!” or “O fío do que pendo”, two of the themes most cherished by her audience.
Written in Galician and French, the lyrics speak of the need to leave behind fear, laments, and the shadows of the past, and to make room for new possibilities, affections, and paths. The song is an invitation to free oneself from the shackles of the past and open up to the future, with hope and optimism.
The song’s narrative draws an emotional path between pain and liberation, between despair and renewal. The verse “Perdín a memoria” (I lost my memory) is a powerful metaphor for total surrender: to love, to change, to inner journey. Among the symbolic elements, the reference to Saint Anthony stands out, a figure deeply rooted in Portuguese culture. Here, he is invoked as a guardian of affections and new beginnings, in a plea for emotional healing: “Santo António, I make you only one plea…”
Music Video – An old cinema and a new identity
The release of the single is accompanied by a cinematic music video, shot at the iconic Cine de Osebe (Galicia), an abandoned space that gains new life in this visual production. Directed by Iago Vilarinho, Gustavo Dieste, and MJ Pérez, with color correction by Suso Bello (a reference in Galician cinematography), the video transforms the space into a visual narrative full of humor, surrealism, and aesthetic intensity.
“Made in Portugal” Music Production
The production of the theme “Perdín a memoria” was handled by renowned Portuguese musician and producer Sérgio Miendes, known for his work with A Garota Não, João Pedro Pais, and other prominent artists. The creative meeting between MJ Pérez and Sérgio Miendes occurred organically, resulting in a sensitive and carefully crafted musical production.
The production was built remotely, with complementary recordings made in both Galicia and Setúbal, demonstrating the ability to collaborate and be creative at a distance. This approach allowed the artists to work flexibly and effectively, resulting in a high-quality production.
Live Debut
The first live performance of “Perdín a memoria” took place in October 2024, during a concert by A Garota Não at the Auditorio de Galicia in Santiago de Compostela. The Portuguese artist invited MJ Pérez to take the stage and present the song in its absolute premiere, reinforcing the artistic connection between the two and highlighting Galician music in the Lusophone context. This moment marked not only the song’s debut but also the connection between two important figures in music in Portugal and Galicia.
The story of the video dialogues with the music, but proposes a parallel and symbolic interpretation, where the protagonist multiplies herself in a visual game of mirrors, costumes, and atmospheres. The red costume, designed in collaboration with the Galician brand La Mapache, is one of the central visual elements of the music video, and also a protagonist element.
Collaborations and Production
The song also features collaborations with Ailén Kendelman (percussion) and stands out for its delicate production, built at a distance between Galicia and Setúbal. The combination of talents and musical styles resulted in a unique and captivating song that promises to mark the beginning of a new chapter in MJ Pérez’s career.
MUSIC
Song: MJ Pérez
Production and arrangements: Sérgio Miendes
Vocals and classical guitar: MJ Pérez
Electric guitar, bass, and percussion: Sérgio Miendes
Additional percussion: Ailén Kendelman
Percussion recording: Peter Petrowski
French lyrics: Support from Vicente Vázquez and Nastasia Zürcher
MUSIC VIDEO
Direction: Iago Vilarinho, Gustavo Dieste, and MJ Pérez
Cinematography: Iago Vilarinho
Art Direction: Gustavo Dieste
Editing: MJ Pérez
Color Correction: Suso Bello
Costume Design: La Mapache
Makeup and Hair: Yolanda Pérez
Production Assistance: Jose Pereira
Location: Old Cine de Osebe (Galicia)
More from MJ Perez
MJ Pérez, cantora e compositora galego-portuguesa, lançou o seu novo single “Perdín a memoria” (27 de maio de 2025), produzido por Sérgio Miendes, que combina raízes galegas e sonoridades lusófonas com um groove envolvente entre a leveza do pop e a intensidade emocional
O lançamento inclui um videoclipe cinematográfico filmado no antigo Cine de Osebe (Galiza), dirigido por Iago Vilarinho, Gustavo Dieste e a própria MJ Pérez, que transforma o espaço abandonado com humor, surrealismo e estética intensa