{"id":68,"date":"2023-12-04T13:44:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T13:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/?p=68"},"modified":"2023-12-04T14:13:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T14:13:40","slug":"nic-billington-unveils-highly-anticipated-sophomore-album-dark-horse-on-february-9-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/2023\/12\/04\/nic-billington-unveils-highly-anticipated-sophomore-album-dark-horse-on-february-9-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Nic Billington Unveils Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album, “Dark Horse,” on February 9, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Global: November, 2023<\/strong> \u2013 Prepare for another spellbinding chapter in the musical odyssey of Nic Billington as he unveils his second album, \u201cDark Horse,\u201d slated for release on February 9, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-written predominantly with collaborator Mia van Wyk, the album is a fusion of dark pop and 80s nostalgia, featuring earlier chart-topping hits such as \u201cWithout A Warning,\u201d \u201cYou Get Me High,\u201d \u201cHomesick,\u201d \u201cWhite Wedding,\u201d and \u201cLiving to Die.\u201d Described by Nic as \u201cdark and melancholic with a modern and sexy twist,\u201d the compilation promises to transport listeners on a unique and mesmerizing journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The production of \u201cDark Horse\u201d was a collaborative effort between South African music maestro Paul Gala and London-based producer Cave Man. Their combined prowess adds a distinctive touch, ensuring a sonic journey that transcends boundaries and resonates globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nic began crafting \u201cDark Horse\u201d during the lockdown in 2020, transforming adversity into a creative force that fueled this remarkable project. Drawing from a decade of life’s trials and tribulations, the album encapsulates a myriad of experiences. Notably, the emotional ballad \u201cGoodbye\u201d pays homage to Nic\u2019s late grandmother, adding a poignant layer to the album\u2019s narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quote from Nic Billington about “Goodbye”:<\/strong> “Goodbye is probably the most personal song that I\u2019ve written to date. It\u2019s about my late grandmother, Cathy. We had an incredibly strong relationship because we went through the most together as she raised me from a young age. She always encouraged me to follow my dreams and was my biggest fan. I lost her at the very start of this project, and decided to do this song as a tribute to her. It was an extremely tough one to record and I don\u2019t know if I\u2019ll ever perform it live.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that’s not all \u2013 the album also showcases two remarkable new singles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Dopamine (Lead Single):<\/strong> “Dopamine” is a last-minute masterpiece that miraculously came together during the final stages of album production. Originally penned in 2021 while Nic was living in South Africa, the track underwent multiple changes and versions until producer Paul Gala, the creative force behind the bulk of the new record, transformed it into something incredible. Now, “Dopamine” takes the spotlight as the lead single, speaking about being present, following your heart, and chasing your dreams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Slasher:<\/strong> “Slasher” delves into the desperate need for love and attention, even if it means putting oneself in harm’s way. Nic, along with Mia van Wyk, penned this track that explores the allure of engaging in something known to be detrimental. The song vividly paints the picture of meeting a stranger for the first time, acknowledging the potential risks involved.South African producer Paul Gala infused “Slasher” with its distinctive 80s sound, while London-based musician Todd Blackmore added his magical flair on guitar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Fans and enthusiasts are urged to pre-save \u201cDark Horse\u201d now via https:\/\/ditto.fm\/nicbillington_darkhorse<\/a> for an exclusive early taste of this musical masterpiece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Global: November, 2023 \u2013 Prepare for another spellbinding chapter in the musical odyssey of Nic Billington as he unveils his second album, \u201cDark Horse,\u201d slated for release on February 9, 2024. Co-written predominantly with collaborator Mia van Wyk, the album is a fusion of dark pop and 80s nostalgia, featuring earlier chart-topping hits such as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[5,14,7,8,12,10,13,11,4,6,15,3,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74,"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68\/revisions\/74"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nicbillington.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}