Put You On | Jarina de Marco
If you’re looking for an artist who refuses to be boxed in, look no further than Jarina De Marco. Her sound lives somewhere between global pop, experimental electronica, and Caribbean-rooted rhythms, but even that feels too limiting. What really defines De Marco is her fearless authenticity. She moves between languages, moods, and textures with ease, delivering music that can feel bold and confrontational one moment, then intimate and soft the next.
Her journey into music feels almost pre-destined. Raised by musician parents in a Dominican-Brazilian tropical jazz band, De Marco grew up immersed in rhythm, culture, and storytelling. By the age of eight, she was already writing full songs, drawing inspiration from jazz greats and the folkloric traditions her mother helped preserve deep in the Dominican countryside and Brazilian Amazon. That foundation still pulses through her work today. Its raw, rhythmic, and deeply connected to heritage.
Some listeners may already recognize her voice without even realizing it. De Marco has quietly become a force in film and TV soundtracks, with placements in shows like Euphoria and films including F9. Her breakout moment came when her track “Tigre” landed on Broad City, opening the door to a steady stream of high-profile features.
Her early project Malcriada turned heads for its unapologetic edge, earning praise for tackling complex themes with attitude and style. More recently, her debut album Caribbean All Inclusive Luxury reveals a different side, one that is lush, dreamy, and layered with Caribbean influences like dub, reggae, and samba. Beneath its seductive surface, the album subtly questions ideas of paradise and tourism, asking whether “all inclusive” really includes everyone. It’s thoughtful without losing its vibe, which is a balance De Marco seems to master effortlessly.
Visually and sonically, she’s an artist who builds entire worlds. Whether she’s collaborating with boundary-pushing producers or crafting her own aesthetic, everything feels intentional. There’s a surreal, almost otherworldly quality to her work, but it never loses its human core. That’s the magic: she can be experimental without feeling distant.
So if your playlist needs something fresh, global, and a little unpredictable, Jarina De Marco is your next listen.
