Canadian rapper City Fidelia drops cathartic 15-track album Painkiller, offering us a seamless transition between tongue-in-cheek lyrical plays to observational commentary wrapped up in an eclectic mix of sonics.
Fidelia journeys through a range of emotions through layers of instrumentation from the jazzy pianos of “Can’t Sleep,” ft YNR DaVinci to pulsing synths of “If Only You Knew,” and the catchy chorus of “Liquid Courage,” Ft. Will. Brimming withenergetic percussion and bouncy vocals, the carefully crafted body of work roots itself in a nostalgic R&B style while infusing various other influences and style for a truly dynamic showcase of the rising artist’s potential.
Crafted as a self-imposed therapy with touches of comfort for anyone listening, the album comes to life as salve for anyone dealing with pain, letting them know they are not alone. Speaking of the album, he says, “I explore my inner child and express the different ways my friends and I numbed the pain with topics related to growing up in a broken home, depression, love lost, but also a spiritual experience.”
Luigi Fidelia as City Fidelia has channelled a life of strife into an inspiring and infectious artistry, setting himself up as an act to watch out for.
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