Since getting married to longtime love Lenny Nicholson, Ameriie has been busy working in the studio on her fifth album ‘Cymatika Vol 1.’ The singer recently sat down with Billboard.com’s The Juice to talk about some exclusive details about the forthcoming project, including the sound, the subject matter, collaborations, and even some specific songs on the LP.
The songstress reveals that she has been working with different producers, but she does have plans to work with Rich Harrison again. Two main producers she’s been working with closely on the project are Andre Harris (of Dre & Vidal) and Riley Urick. And as far as collaborations go, Ameriie is sticking close to her Korean roots.
On working with Rich Harrison again ⦠“We spoke about it not too long ago and I think we wanted to do something with this project. I went over it with him, what I was looking for in general, but we didn’t go too in depth because he’s been working a lot with his artists. I think that would be something a lot of people have been waiting for and something we’re ultimately going to do. It’s just a matter of when and in what way. We have great energy. We’re going to have to have a block of time where we can sit and really create.”
On collaborations ⦠“I did a Korean version of “Outside Your Body” with Drunken Tiger’s (Korean/American hip-hop group) member, [Tiger] JK and his wife (Tasha Reid). Those are my collaborations. JK is like the Korean Jay-Z. She’s (Tasha) also a rapper.”
And with Ameriie being a married woman who is at a different point in her life compared to her previous album ‘In Love & War,’ she talks about how much the album content has changed, including the sound shifting towards “trance and electronic.”
On the album subject ⦠“This particular album is different as far as the subject matter. I kind of went in a place I didn’t go before. Relationships are very important to talk about but I also want to go a little deeper in to what it is that makes us human and what we have in common. Not just only from a romantic aspect, but what it is that makes us tick. I consider myself to be a very spiritual person. I love science, I love quantum physics and metaphysics. I just wanted to put that into my music.
You can figure out how to include anything in music, you just [have] to make sure it sounds good. I don’t like to be too preachy, so a lot of the stuff is subliminal or it has such a driving beat so that if you don’t want to hear the message, you don’t have to. You’ll either recognize what it is immediately because you’re into the same thing or you want to investigate it further.”
On the main sound of the album ⦠“Trance and electronic. 80’s new wave, but not in the sense of the sound, particularly, but more so the song structures themselves. I really wanted to try different things. Even with vocal approach, some of the songs my sister listened to and she didn’t even know it was me. I wanted to experiment with androgyny. Some of the ways I was singing, it’s kind of androgynous. I felt like, if we strip away who we are on the outside physically including gender⦠ultimately, we are spirits that have no gender. To me, putting that androgyny into some moments of the songs was able to bring that in. It was a lot of things that I believe, feel, and my outlook on life put into this album, but not just in lyrical ways. It’s in the lyrics, it’s in the song structure, it’s in the vocal approach. I’m really excited about sharing it.”
She also reveals that the album is roughly “80% finished” and that her first single “Firestarter” will go to radio before summer is over. Though we’ll have to wait to hear the single, she does give fans a sample of what to expect from two album tracks â “Run For Cover” and “Sodom and G.”
On “Run For Cover” ⦠“It’s kind of like a metaphor [for] self suppression. We’re suppressing who we really are or our ideas. We’re truly not living 100% authentically with ourselves and representing ourselves to the world as who we really are. We’re always running. But we’re not running from someone else, we’re really running from ourselves. Ultimately you’ll run out of places to hide because you can never really run from your true self.”
On “Sodom and G” ⦠” â¦like Sodom and Gomorrah. The song on the surface is about a broken relationship. It’s destroyed. I compare that to the fiery destruction the city of Sodom and Gomorrah [faced]. I used the biblical story as an example as far as looking back that, I’m looking back at everything I left behind. The twist in “Sodom and G” is that, because I’m so into ancient astronaut theory, [I included] the theory that extraterrestrials were here in ancient times and helped build the pyramids. It’s also the idea that Sodom and Gomorrah wasn’t destroyed by a fire ball, but was actually destroyed by nuclear weapons from extraterrestrials. People might be like, “What?!” but I use a lot of layers when I’m writing; I like to really layer. Its fun for me as an artist and it really allows me to get into it and tell the story I want to tell.”
The singer goes into more depth in her interest in recording in “DNA repairing frequencies” as well, which you can read more here. Ameriie is still aiming for a Spring 2012 release for the project.
Ameriie is back with a brand new album and single coming out this summer! Fans of the powerhouse singer have been eagerly awaiting her return to music, and now they finally get their wish. In an exclusive interview, Ameriie reveals all the details about her upcoming project: what it’s like working on the album, how she chose its songs, and when fans can expect to hear the first single. For those who’ve missed hearing Ameriie’s incredible voice in recent years, this news is sure to be welcome. Let’s take a closer look at everything she has planned for us!
The story behind Ameriie’s new album began several months ago when she entered into the recording studio with some of today’s hottest producers. She was determined to make something special that would reflect where she had been since releasing her last collection of music in 2015. After spending countless hours crafting each song with care, Ameriie emerged from the studio feeling confident that she’d created something amazing. Now, we’ll all soon be able to hear just how much work went into creating it!
This summer will mark a huge milestone in Ameriie’s career as she debuts her long-awaited lead single off the forthcoming album. The track name hasn’t yet been revealed but judging by past releases it will undoubtedly offer up a dose of soulful vibes perfect for any playlist. With anticipation building quickly around this release it won’t be long until everyone gets to experience what makes Ameriie so captivating time after time – powerful vocal performance backed by creative production elements that are impossible not to love.
Artist Background
American singer-songwriter Ameriie has been creating music since 2001. She’s released three albums so far, with her most recent being in 2009. Her latest project is a fourth studio album that she has been working on for several years now and recently revealed the details to fans.
Ameriie’s upcoming album title will be “Cymatika Vol 1,” which is set to feature 10 tracks of new material from the artist. Additionally, fans can look forward to an accompanying single due out this summer. The songstress also announced that pre-orders would begin soon and shared snippets of some of the songs from the album on social media platforms.
Overall, it is clear that Ameriie is very excited about her forthcoming release; many have been waiting for this moment for quite some time! Fans are sure to love what the star has cooked up and anticipate more information regarding its official release date in the near future.
Music Release Information
Ameriie’s new album, “Cymatika Vol 1,” is set to be released soon and will feature 10 tracks of all-new material. Pre-orders are already available for the record, giving fans an opportunity to reserve their copy before its release date. Along with this announcement comes a single that Ameriie plans to drop prior to the full album launch; it’s sure to give fans a taste of what they can expect from her upcoming project.
The artist has been regularly sharing snippets of songs on social media platforms in anticipation of her fourth studio album’s release. She also posted various images taken during recording sessions as well as other updates regarding her work progress over the last few years, so fans have had plenty of sneak peeks along the way!
It’s clear that Ameriie is eager to share her music with listeners around the world. With pre-orders now open, new single coming out soon, and more details likely on their way – this summer looks like it’ll be one filled with lots of great tunes from the talented songstress!
Conclusion
I’ve been a fan of Ameriie since I first heard her single “1 Thing” in 2005. Her music has always had such an uplifting vibe, and it’s great to hear that she’s dropping new material soon!
The upcoming album is sure to be full of feel-good tunes, as well as some tracks with a deeper message. With the lead single due out this summer, I’m excited to see what kind of response it gets from fans. There’s no doubt that people will be eagerly awaiting the release date for the entire project.
Overall, Ameriie has proven yet again why she’s one of my favorite artists. She never fails to impress me with her creativity and experimentation when it comes to making music, and I can’t wait until I get my hands on her newest work!
