It was not until his breezy disco and funk-infused EP Thierry Disco n 2016 that the artist solidified his style and the current position within the scene. Since then, the 27-year-old has been crafting another release, Satin Psicodelic, hich finally hits our digitally interconnected devices on this very day.

Featuring five songs and incorporating influences from progressive jazz, art rock, psychedelia, and avante-garde, Mr Colón began recording Satin Psicodelic in his apartment in Paris, making the finishing touches in California. To him, the final result depicts a world of elusive beauty, focusing on self- reflection, the concept of love, as well as social, emotional, and political malaise.

Overall, Sunni’s productions are primarily informed by visual experiences or sensations, a realm that has always helped the artist translate his sonic vision into a visible one. Take his Manifest 1. exhibition at Brooklyn’s Founders Lab, a multi-sensory experience that presented Sunni’s latest rhythms within colourful tubes that one could sit in, à la James Turrell.

To celebrate the long-awaited release, we sat down with Sunni to chat about the experiences he’s amassed by living in multiple creative hotspots around the world and how those have influenced the sound, and look, of Satin Psicodelic.

What have you been up to this summer?
I’ve been reading some good books and watching films. I recently started playing od of Wa. A lot of work, but definitely a healthy space for leisure.

Tell us about your overall visual direction- what are your main influences, what has helped you shape it and how it’s evolved, particularly with regard to your latest release?
Malick Sidibé and Yayoi Kusama. To be honest, I’m inspired by the daily interactions I have with people. Whether artists or not, we all can share so much with each other. All of these individual moments introduce something new. Satin Psicodelic is that- pure form of my moments.

You seem to be constantly jet-setting between New York City, Los Angeles and Paris. Where are you based at the moment, and how has travelling influenced your work?
I’m currently in Los Angeles, working. Traveling has enhanced my overall palette. I learn a lot when I connect with people.

Tell us about your upcoming project?
The project is a pretty good encapsulation of my life over the past two years. I feel lighter now that I have more music out.

What is your plan regarding music videos for the upcoming album?
I’m working on some as we speak.

Who are some of the most exciting artists and directors that you’ve been working with?
I’ve been meeting and developing relationships with a lot of artists, not necessarily working or collaborating. Not too long ago, I worked with a good friend of mine Majid (from Majid Jordan). I’ve also been working with SebastiAn (French electronic musician that has produced songs for Frank Ocean).

What are some of the most memorable moments from your creative projects, perhaps Manifest 1.0?
I think it was towards the end of construction of anifes, when we finished installing the lights. I remember being so emotional. It was truly a beautiful moment- to see something from the imagination actualised as a physical space. It was at that instant that I realized that anything in this world is possible.

Are you currently plotting a tour? When is the next time we will be able to see you live?
I’ll be doing shows this fall. Follow Sunni’s tour dates here.