Alternative R&B from Anie Delgado

Cuban-American singer-songwriter Anie Delgado has been making a significant impact in the alternative pop scene. Raised on a soundtrack of Cuban rhythms, late-night salsa and the sounds of traditional island music, she developed a deep appreciation for storytelling through song. Her musical journey began when she received her first guitar in fourth grade, drawing inspiration from songwriters like Jewel, Taylor Swift and LeAnn Rimes to craft songs that reflected her own life experiences.

After high school, she set her sights on New York City, where she further developed her talents as both an actress and a singer, before heading to Los Angeles in 2018. It was there that her passion for music fully took shape, leading to the release of her debut single “Galaxy” in 2019.

Her 2022 debut EP, You Ruined Forever, firmly planted her on the map as an artist to watch, showcasing an emotionally-charged approach to storytelling. She’s also used her platform to champion important causes, as seen with “Dancing While the World is on Fire,” a track that not only earned praise from Billboard but also contributed to Zero Hour, a youth-led environmental organisation.

Now, following her recent track “99¢ Jesus,” she brings us her second release of the year with her brand new single titled “1111,” a brooding fusion of dark pop and alternative R&B that distils the intoxicating power of love. Inspired by her own relationship with her husband, “1111” captures the feeling of a romance that continues to evolve, even after years together.

Ethereal yet powerful, Delgado’s vocals glide over the track’s moody production, carrying an intensity that mirrors the passion stitched into the song’s context. Brought in by hazy sonic textures, Anie’s delicate voice floats in above the muted patter of percussion as she spins silky melodic leads across the shifting arrangement.

Developing with deep, bassy textures and dark synth swells, she casts an enveloping sonic spell where memorable melodic hooks cut through the smokey soundscape to craft an engrossing sound that’s thoroughly infectious and utterly mesmeric. Tinged with subtly danceable energy and wrapped in a misty aesthetic, “1111” serves up a gripping alternative R&B outing that’s original and compelling in equal measure. As she continues to go from strength to strength with each move, we can’t wait to see what Anie Delgado has in store for the rest of 2025 and beyond.

Listen to 1111 below

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