“I’ll Be There”: The first studio collaboration between B.T.R. and Lubo Kirov

Two distinct yet instantly recognizable and beloved voices – those of Atanas Penev and Lubo Kirov – come together in the new song "Shte Bada Tam" ("I'll Be There"). The track marks the first studio collaboration between Bulgarian rock band B.T.R. and pop singer Lubo Kirov. The music was composed by the band's guitarist, Slavcho Nikolov, while the lyrics were written by Yana Nikolova. The arrangement was created by B.T.R. together with Antoni Georgiev of another legendary Bulgarian rock band, Ahat. The lead singer of B.T.R., Nasko Penev, said "Shte Bada Tam" had been a long time in the making.

"It went through many transformations and many different ideas. Almost from the very beginning, it was clear that it wouldn't be the same if I were the only one singing it. We decided the song would gain much more if it featured another artist as well. The first name that came to mind was Lubo Kirov – he's actually a true rock'n'roller. His first band in Pleven was a very heavy metal-type band. Later, when they moved to Sofia, they played hard-edged rock with Mr. White. Only after that did the band TE emerge, and he underwent the transformation that made him the artist he is today. But he has always enjoyed performing with a band and has always been drawn to a heavier sound", said Atanas Penev.   

"Shte Bada Tam" ("I'll Be There") is being released shortly before the start of B.T.R.'s national summer tour. The tour kicks off on 9 July in Sandanski and will continue through Gabrovo (17 July), Ruse (11 August), Shumen (12 August), Plovdiv (13 August), Burgas (19 August), Stara Zagora (20 August), Varna (23 August), Pleven (27 August) and Veliko Tarnovo (3 September). It will traditionally conclude with a major concert in Sofia on 27 November.

Translated by Kostadin Atanasov