Olivia Prado Embraces Confidence and Movement with New Single “Up n Down”

Los Angeles-based pop-R&B artist Olivia Prado has released her latest single, “Up n Down,” the newest preview from her upcoming EP, Dirty In The Sand, out on 26 August. Full of warmth, energy, and undeniable movement, the track captures the confidence, playfulness, and femininity that define Prado’s sound.

Inspired by dance, rhythm, and the feeling of being completely in the moment, “Up n Down” was created as a song designed to make listeners feel good. Prado wrote the track during a spontaneous creative moment at home, turning movement and self-expression into the foundation of the song.

“This song was inspired by movement, dance, and groove,” Prado shares. “I actually wrote it while dancing around my apartment. I wanted to create something that makes you feel confident and empowered without trying too hard. To me, it feels cool, stylish, and unapologetically feminine.”

Originally from California’s Bay Area and now based in Los Angeles, Prado combines the nostalgic influence of early-2000s pop with the smooth textures and intimacy of modern R&B. Her music feels both familiar and fresh, drawing from the sounds that shaped her while creating a style that is entirely her own.

Influenced by artists such as Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, and Britney Spears, as well as contemporary acts including Erika de Casier and Oklou, Prado’s music celebrates confidence, womanhood, joy, and self-expression. Her songs explore the freedom of embracing who you are while creating space for vulnerability and connection.

Prado’s relationship with music began at an early age. She started singing, dancing, and acting in musical theatre when she was five years old and wrote her first songs by the age of ten. After a life-changing year abroad in Sydney during college, along with the loss of her father, Prado gained a new perspective and decided to fully pursue the music career she had always dreamed of.

For the past seven years, Prado has built her career independently, taking control of every part of her creative journey. From songwriting and creative direction to release strategy, marketing, and visuals, she has developed her own artistic identity while growing her audience on her own terms.

Following her 2024 debut album, Liv Laugh Love, Prado returns with Dirty In The Sand, an EP exploring the highs and complexities of love, intimacy, and self-discovery through her signature pop-R&B lens.

The project features her previously released single “Temptation” alongside “Up n Down,” offering a glimpse into Prado’s evolving artistry and her ability to turn personal experiences into vibrant, empowering music.

With “Up n Down,” Olivia Prado delivers a confident and stylish pop-R&B track that celebrates movement, self-expression, and the joy of embracing your own energy.

Listen to “Up n Down” on all streaming platforms.