Rising Arizona singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin ‘gives you those feels’ on his sincere, thoughtful single, “If We Have Each Other.”

“2 years ago, I got dropped from Columbia Records and was singing in parking lots outside of concerts… this year I’m opening up some shows for Camila Cabello.”  Wow! That’s a tweet from Alec Benjamin, a must-hear, up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Arizona.  What’s shocking to hear is that he was dropped from a major label – the 23-year old is definitely a special artist. He showcases his gifts superbly on “If We Have Each Other.”

yo 2 years ago I got dropped from Columbia Records and was singing in parking lots outside of concerts

this year im opening up some shows for @Camila_Cabello

i know i have a long way to go but that’s pretty cool

thx for supporting me thru the ups and downs

— alecbenjamin (@AlecBenjamin) July 28, 2018

First and foremost, Alec Benjamin has a beautiful voice. It’s unique, and even though he’s in his twenties, there’s a boyishness about his instrument that’s absolutely charming.  “If We Have Each Other” is mid-tempo, and lightly, but sufficiently produced (rhythmic guitar, drums, keyboards).  Besides the voice and the backdrop, it is the poetic lyrics that shine. Benjamin’s storytelling is on-point over the course of three verses.  His thoughtful lyrics give the feels.

On the first verse, he tells the story of a pregnant 19-year old, down on her luck. “She was waiting on the day she hoped her baby would arrive / She’d never be alone.” On the second verse, the characters are a 90-year old couple, who reminisce on their relationship in the past and cherish being together.  He saves the best verse for last, following the bridge, speaking personally about his family.  He sings:

“I’m 23, and my folks are getting old / I know they don’t have forever and I’m scared to be alone / So I’m thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight / When high school wasn’t easy, she’s the reason I survived…”

My god, how lovable is Alec Benjamin? Following each verse, he blesses the listener with a stunning chorus.

“The world’s not perfect, but it’s not that bad / If we got each other, and that’s all we have / I will be your mother, and I’ll hold your hand / You should know I’ll be there for you…”

Final Thoughts

After listening to this moving record, I ask myself again, how did this guy get dropped from a major label?  Just to reiterate, Alec Benjamin is truly special, and if you haven’t checked him out, you definitely need to get on that.  “If We Have Each Other” would be the perfect opportunity to do so.

Alec Benjamin • If We Have Each Other – Single • ℗© 2018 • Release: 7.27.18

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