Alec Cicada, the multi-talented artist from Las Vegas, has never been one to be pigeonholed. With a background spanning a multitude of genres - from folk and indie to punk and psychedelia - his latest offering, ‘I Told You So’, sees him diving into a world of ambient hip-hop, unleashing an emotive and effortlessly captivating track.
‘I Told You So’ opens with an ethereal atmosphere, a soundscape crafted from spacious, ambient tones and the gentle caress of lingering guitar. This sonic backdrop provides the perfect canvas for Alec’s deep, resonant vocals, which weave effortlessly through the track, calling out with a haunting, poetic style. The steady, tempered beats add a hypnotic quality, drawing the listener deeper into Alec’s world as the music washed over.
This is a track that feels weighty, constantly shifting and evolving, its emotive core hitting its mark time and time again. Alec’s lyrics, born from a period of personal change and growth, resonate with honesty and vulnerability. "Music keeps me grounded," he explains, and that grounding is evident in the emotion that permeates the song.
The collaboration with producer Dylan Dyce of Switchblade Records and Belarusian beatmaker Yung Helf has clearly been a fruitful one. The production is crisp and atmospheric, with a sub-bass frequency that demands to be felt as well as heard. It’s a song that hits in waves, taking hold with layered sounds and textured notes that are given the space to breathe and truly shine.
Alec’s journey has been one of transformation. Having battled personal demons and emerged triumphantly sober, he channels his experiences into his music, creating a cathartic expression of the given moment. ‘I Told You So’ is a testament to this journey, a powerful blend of introspection and artistic exploration.
Speaking about his music, Alec continued, “It has been a great outlet for me outside of my job as a tattoo artist and body piercer here in Las Vegas. It helps me stay out of trouble and gives me something to focus on in order to stay out of trouble.”
‘I Told You So’ is a compelling glimpse into the creative mind of an artist who refuses to be confined. It's a track that defies easy categorisation, blending elements of hip-hop, electronica, and ambient music into a unique and captivating whole. For those seeking music that is both emotive and thought-provoking, ‘I Told You So’ is well worth a listen.
Along with the new single, Alec has also announced his upcoming EP, ‘Someone Else’, which will be released later this month and continue his exploration in hip-hop. There will also be a music video for ‘I Told You So’ coming in November, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for that.
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