Previous to his efficiency at The Podium Corridor, Alexander 23 talked to us about his newest collaboration
Alexander 23 carried out at The Podium Corridor, Mandaluyong Metropolis, June 11, as a part of his first headline tour, “American Boy in Asia.”
Previous to this, he final visited the Philippines in 2023 when he opened for Lauv throughout his “The Between Albums” tour.
The Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and producer is finest identified for his hit single “IDK You But,” which, as of writing, has amassed over 530 million streams on Spotify. He additionally co-produced “Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo and was nominated for Album of the 12 months on the 2022 Grammy Awards for his manufacturing work on “Bitter.”
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Extra not too long ago, Alexander 23 additionally collaborated with each Jeremy Zucker and Lauv for “Cozy,” a track about discovering consolation in who you like. Earlier this June, he additionally launched a brand new single titled “Brown Eyed Child.”
Right here, we caught up with the artist to speak “Cozy,” the way of thinking of an artist on tour, and the potential of coming again to the Philippines for a collaboration.
How does coming to the Philippines on your first headline tour really feel?
It feels wonderful to come back to the Philippines no matter what the reason being. I’m all the time so excited and grateful to come back again.
Whilst you’re right here and in between performances, are you wanting ahead to exploring? Do you even have the time?
Sadly, throughout a tour, you hardly ever have the time to discover the town. However I all the time ensure to get away from bed and discover a native espresso store within the morning. That normally takes me to some fairly cool elements of every metropolis. It’s one in every of my favourite rituals to do.
Allow us to into the thoughts of an artist on tour. How are you doing bodily and mentally?
I’m doing good. I prefer to say that on tour, you compromise into—I name it settling into having 50 p.c of your mind working. After which when you’re there, it’s on the best way down. It could really feel somewhat bit exhausting however when you ease into the grind of the tour, it’s virtually comforting, so I’m having a good time.
You’ve produced for artists akin to Olivia Rodrigo and Reneé Rapp. Any artist you’re aiming to collaborate with?
I’d like to collaborate with Kacey Musgraves sooner or later.
What about any worldwide collaborations? Any Filipino abilities catch your eye?
Quite a bit. I’d truthfully like to study extra about some Filipino artists. I used to be simply saying to somebody that I’m hoping that subsequent time I’m within the Philippines, I’d have some extra free time. It’s extra days and I might get within the studio with some upcoming Filipino artists. It might be actually enjoyable to supply music for them.
“IDK You But” is your greatest observe to this point. Is there any stress in terms of discovering your subsequent large hit?
I attempt not to consider it like that. So long as I’m simply making music that feels particular to me, then the remainder of it’s out of my management. What works and what constitutes successful track; it’s as much as different individuals—sadly slash fortuitously for me. All I can actually do is deal with how a lot I’m feeling linked to my artwork.
Inform us about your observe with Lauv and Jeremy Zucker.
We made “Cozy” a few months in the past so it was a reasonably fast turnaround. We’ve all been pals for a extremely very long time and we’ve all the time talked about getting within the studio collectively. We lastly made it occur and it was a lot enjoyable. It was such a straightforward, lovely course of.
Something you wish to say to your Filipino followers?
To my Filipino followers, a few of the biggest followers and nicest individuals on this planet, I simply wish to say thanks for sticking with me and being so loving and caring. I’m going to verify to come back again to the Philippines as usually as I can.
