“WhileFlame Emoji was just something separate that we just did on our own, this feels like the follow-up from Village Party.”It feels like an album. Synthia has a point of view, a whole aesthetic to it. It’s new. It’s me but updated with a new perspective, new experiences.” – Alex Wiley

Chicago-based hip-hop artist Alex Wiley announces the release of the first single “Feast” from his forthcoming official debut LP Synthia, which is set to drop September 2015 via Closed Sessions. The announcement came via Billboard and you can check out the feature HERE and stream the first single “Feast” exclusively through Spotify HERE. The single will be released wide on June 16th.

Since the May 2013 release of his debut mixtape Club Wiley and the acclaimed Village Party mixtape in 2014, Alex Wiley has been winning over fans and critics, emerging as an exciting and talented new artist. While he flew somewhat under the radar as he found and developed his own sound, Alex Wiley is quickly garnering the spotlight as well as finding comfort in his music and identity as an artist. His growth and sense of discovery is reflected in his music as well as how he connects with listeners.

Alex has been nominated for XXL’s Freshman list, deemed an artist to watch byThe Huffington Post, and performed at Hot 97 Peter Rosenberg’s showcase at SXSW. He has been called Chicago’s “best kept secret” by Revolt TV, and identified as an artist on the verge of breaking out by the Chicago Reader, The Redeye, as well as Chicago Magazine.

Billboard Feature: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6590763/alex-wiley-feast-synthia-new-album-exclusive

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