Zimbabwe-born, West Coast-based artist ALPHA CENTAURI has released a new single, “Higher Up,” the fourth release from his forthcoming debut album, The Future Right Now, scheduled for release in August 2026.
According to the artist, the song reflects on the challenges of pursuing a creative career, including financial pressures, family expectations, and the balance between everyday responsibilities and making music. Its lyrics focus on perseverance and the determination to move beyond self-doubt and outside expectations.
Recorded with a full band, “Higher Up” incorporates jazz instrumentation while drawing from the artist’s blend of hip-hop, funk, R&B, Afrobeat, and retro pop influences.
ALPHA CENTAURI is a Zimbabwe-born artist based on Canada’s West Coast. His debut album, The Future Right Now, is expected later this year.
“Higher Up” is out now on streaming platforms.
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