Name: KiCk i
Brand: Arca

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Catalogue number

XL997LP

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Black

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Discogs ID

[r15625664]

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

191404099711

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

XL997CD

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2020-09-04

191404099728

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Arca

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Arca is a Barcelona-based electronic producer, composer, and singer. Born in Caracas, she moved with her parents to the United States as a child before returning to Venezuela and later going back to the US for college at New York University.
With her unique blend of experimental sounds and captivating vocals, Arca has become known for pushing boundaries in the electronic music scene. Her compositions are often characterized by their haunting melodies and intricate production techniques.
Having collaborated with renowned artists such as FKA twigs and Kanye West, Arca's influence extends beyond her solo work. Her innovative approach to music has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base worldwide.

An independent record label, XL Recordings was launched in 1989 by Richard Russell and his team. Originally an off-shoot of City Beat Records, XL quickly became known for releasing rave and dance music. Over the years, XL has grown to become one of the leading labels in the industry, managing a roster of talented artists including *Leah Riches*, *a6001996*, and *a60243*. In 1996, XL officially incorporated and became the copyright-holder of its releases. To celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2004, XL launched their XLXV series of re-issues. Today, they continue to thrive as a pioneering force in the music world.

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Produced and recorded by Arca, KiCk i defines a new era of multiplex harmony for the Venezuelan artist, singer, DJ, performer and experimental music composer. With appearances from Björk, Rosalía, Shygirl and Sophie, this is the first time Arca has invited collaborators into her world, previously having lent her sound to some of the decades most avant-pop artists.

KiCk i is a celebration not only of the joy Arca’s been able to find in her life, but the sometimes arduous journey it took for her to find it. Her struggles to reconcile her Venezuelan heritage and her trans Latinx identity emerge as reggaetón and pop en Español. But KiCk i isn’t just a pop record, or an experimental record, or even simply a mix between the two, but rather all of them at once- and so much more. Depending on where you drop the needle you’ll find bubblegum, harsh noise, electronic psychedelia, balladry, bangers, laughter, tears, passion, and expressions of faith - sounds and ideas that don’t simply blend together, but coexist simultaneously in quantum superposition made possible inside the sonic worlds Arca builds in her music.

KiCk i

Music GB

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