"KARUMA" is the second studio album by Lou Garcia, released on July 7, 2023, marking her first project under Universal Music Brasil. The album is structured around the concept of karma (カルマ), exploring cycles of emotion and consequence through a narrative that shifts between reality and dreamlike states. Visually and conceptually, the project is tied together by a recurring mysterious figure wearing a rabbit mask, symbolizing an internal and conflicting relationship that unfolds across its ten tracks. Musically, the album leans on synth-pop and indie pop influences, combining upbeat production with introspective and often melancholic lyrics, reinforcing the idea of contrasting feelings existing simultaneously. The rollout of the album followed a structured sequence of singles released on symbolic dates: "ainda te busco" (03/03), "sen(ti)r perdeu a graça" (04/04), "vou te respirar" (05/05), and "incendiou" (06/06), leading up to the full release on 07/07. This pattern reflects the album’s focus on cycles and interconnected events. Among the tracks, "te querer tanto" stands out as a key moment in the project, addressing themes of idealization and distorted perception in relationships. Additional tracks such as "te amar vai me matar (lento)," "o amor (acabou)," "vendo você se pôr," "substituível," and "despedida" further develop the album’s exploration of emotional duality, with "despedida" noted as one of the most challenging songs for the artist to write due to its focus on c