After years of near-complete silence, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo’s name has surfaced again, but not behind a helmet. The elusive Daft Punk co-founder has been quietly credited as a co-writer on a new track from Spanish superstar Rosalía, who released her fourth studio album LUX on Friday.
The track, “Reliquia,” showcases Rosalía’s signature vocal agility over a minimal yet textured arrangement that blends acoustic elements, plucked staccato strings and soft piano with subtle glitch. It’s far from a club-ready cut, but the atmospheric fingerprints of de Homem-Christo can be felt in its nuanced production.
“Reliquia” also marks an interesting convergence of talent, considering OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder is also credited on the track. The pairing suggests an intentional, high-concept collaboration over a casual feature.
The release coincides with rumors that de Homem-Christo may be working on his first solo album in the wake of Daft Punk’s shocking 2021 split. The speculation was sparked by Emmanuel de Buretel, founder of Because Music and a key executive during the robots’ early career at Virgin Records, who dropped a telling remark in a recent radio interview suggesting the producer has a long-form project in the works. “Guy-Man fait son album,” he said, which translates from French to “Guy-Man is making his album.”
You can listen to “Reliquia” below and stream Rosalía’s full LUX album here.
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