Alessia Cara Releases Her Debut Album

Alyssa Lee

On November 13, 2015, Canadian singer, Alessia Caracciolo (Alessia Cara), released her debut album, Know-it-All. Titled after a lyric from one of the included tracks, Cara’s record sold about 22,000 copies during its release week.

The track list is comprised of ten songs, including Cara’s anti-party hit, “Here.” With a mix of R&B and pop elements, each song sounds unique. “Seventeen” and “Scars to Your Beautiful” are empowering tracks with relatable lyrics. “Four Pink Walls” gives listeners a look into Cara’s past and how her life has changed. “I’m Yours” depicts how Cara fell in love when she was not looking for a relationship, unlike typical love songs. There are acoustic ballads, such as “Stars” and “Stone,” and upbeat tracks, such as “Wild Things.” Moreover, the deluxe version of the album contains three additional tracks: “Here (2:00 AM Version)”, “River of Tears”, and “My Song” which gives listeners additional insight into Cara’s life. The track list covers a spectrum of emotions and experiences, which makes Cara’s debut so phenomenal.

With this new album released, Cara is ready to hit the road on her Know-it-All Tour. Starting on January 15, 2016 in Montreal, QC, Cara will travel all over Canada and the United States performing her new songs until the last tour date in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. With her rising success, Cara might add more tour dates in other countries.

Cara has a promising future ahead of her. Cara’s “Here” has also recently claimed a spot in the top ten on Billboard’s Hot 100. Her fan base is rapidly growing and several acclaimed artists, such as Taylor Swift and Lorde, have recognized her. Recently, Cara was a special guest on Swift’s show in Tampa, Florida where there were about 55,000 people eager to see this rising star.

Go purchase Cara’s album and tickets to her live shows because she will surely go far from here with her extraordinary talent.