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KiCk i
Electronic · 2020 · 12 tracks · 38m

KiCk i

Arca

KiCk i is Arca's bold, genre-bending statement, blending experimental electronic textures with pop hooks, deconstructed reggaeton, and a powerful exploration of identity. It's a vibrant, often abrasiv

June 26, 2020 · XL Recordings

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KiCk i feels like stepping into a hyper-futuristic, queer club where the rules of genre and identity are constantly being rewritten. It's an exhilarating, often challenging listen that pulses with defiant energy, shifting from abrasive industrial beats to surprisingly tender pop melodies. Arca's vocals, often multi-layered and shapeshifting, are central, inviting you into a world of self-discovery and radical self-acceptance. This album is for those who crave music that pushes boundaries, celebrates fluidity, and demands to be felt on a visceral level. It's a sonic manifesto for the unbound.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 38m
01
Nonbinary
2:20
02
Time
2:46
03
Mequetrefe
2:21
04
Riquiquí
2:40
05
Calor
3:32
06
Afterwards
4:02
07
Watch
2:28
08
KLK
3:47
09
Rip the Slit
2:54
10
La Chíqui
2:47
11
Machote
2:57
12
No queda nada
5:37
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive, deconstructed reggaeton beat drop on 'Mequetrefe,' showcasing Arca's mastery of rhythm and tension.
The seamless, almost spiritual transition and vocal interplay between Arca and Rosalía on 'KLK,' blending their distinct styles into a powerful, percussive anthem.
The defiant, self-affirming lyrics and shifting vocal textures on 'Nonbinary,' marking a pivotal moment of personal and artistic declaration.
The ethereal yet grounded pop sensibility of 'Time,' where Arca's singing takes center stage, revealing a new melodic vulnerability.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does KiCk i sound next to the rest of Arca's catalogue?

Defiant+3.4σ

Defiant saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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