Cuco Collaborates with Paul Trillo & Paul Flores on Animated Short Film

Cuco has teamed up with director Paul Trillo and visual artist Paul Fores to release an animated short film that serves as a visual love letter to his hometown of Los Angeles. Made in collaboration with Microsoft’s creative suite, the team used Microsoft’s AI tools to bring Flores’ hand-drawn visuals that were originally conceived as part of the production for Cuco’s 2024 “4U Tour” to life and complement their artistic vision in a way that honours their cultural heritage while simultaneously embracing technological possibilities. Speaking on the process of creating this homage, Cuco shared: “This project is about creating something that feels both nostalgic and entirely new. Like when you’re driving through the city on a hot day, and the heat starts warping everything you see.” Trillo adds...