Roy Makoy breaks through uncertainty with debut single “31”

Roy Makoy debuts his first single, “31,” with unapologetic candor. Stepping into the spotlight with a pop-rock anthem about the manic transition from childhood to adulthood, and as a Salvadoran entering the global pop stage, Makoy unflinchingly addresses the pangs of your late teens and twenties. He elevates the irony, the late-night escapades with friends, and even the “toxic optimism” that was an armor against dissatisfaction buzzing just below the surface. 

"31” is so powerful because it encapsulates that ubiquitous moment when confidence wavers and life is both infinite and fleeting. The driving guitar riffs and bright, crisp percussion thump like a heartbeat, while Makoy’s vocals are raw and experience-worn, laced with a note of rebellious optimism. It is a sound that speaks to anyone who has been confronted with that query, “Now what?”.

As an initial attempt, “31” serves as a declaration of intent. Roy Makoy is here to articulate this in-between space in life where doubt and hope meet, and even though it is an early effort, we can tell that his artistry is just beginning.