Chal was born in Peru and lived there for 4 years before his family moved to Queens, New York. His mother was from rural northern Peru while his father grew up closer to large Peruvian cities. Chal began rapping at age 12 and started making beats with a friend at the Boys & Girls Club soon after. In 2010, Chal moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a songwriter and producer.
Chal released his debut EP, Ballroom Riots, in 2013. The album found some success, which Chal parlayed into a publishing deal with Sony ATV.[1][3] Chal then spent two years out of the public spotlight before beginning to release a variety of singles in 2015.[1][5] One of those singles, "Round Whippin'," was debuted online on The Fader and then followed up with a world premiere on Zane Lowe's Beats1 channel and supported on OVO Sound Radio.[5][6][8] As a result of this publicity, Chal was named one of Pigeons & Planes best new artists of 2015.[7] He also performed at the Interview Magazine event during Coachella that year.[1][2]
In February 2015, he released the single, "GAZI," which he co-produced with Count Justice. In September 2015, Chal released another single, "Vibe W/U," which was first publicized by A$AP Rocky on Twitter. In 2016, Chal performed at the Day N Nite Fest. He also released a few more singles before self-releasing his debut studio album entitled, Welcome to GAZI, in June 2016. He has since premiered the official music video for "Round Whippin'" with Complex.com and been featured on tracks by Ro James, Stwo, and Tess.
A.CHAL's music generally fits into the hip hop and R&B genres. USA Today has described his music as falling somewhere "in the negative space between Hip-Hop, R&B, chillwave, and pop music."[8] Chal himself has described his music's genre as "soul."[3] His sound has been characterized as "sedated," "hazy," and "almost-psychedelic," as well.[1][7][13] Remezcla has called Chal's voice "sultry, sparse, and desperate."[1]
Lyrically, Chal largely discusses anecdotal experiences. Writing about his 2016 album Welcome to GAZI, Jules Muir of Pigeons & Planes noted that Chal attempts to cut "to the core of many of society's ills and triumphs by tapping into a deep well of personal experiences and anecdotes."
Far From Home
A.CHAL Lyrics
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Swiping cards with no receipts
Met some girl I saw on TV
Hit that, drank myself to sleep
I should probably slow it down
But every night I'm going out
And I don't wanna feel alone
Cause I'm here and too far from home
Say a prayer
Oh God, got fuego, fuego
On call, we driving West
On da'vard, after party you know drugs and stuff
I'm triple faded, aw man
She getting too lit, Liu Kang
My mother told me, don't change
I throw the dice baby, now who's playing
Spilling champagne on my jeans
Swiping cards with no receipts
Met some girl I saw on TV
Hit that, drank myself to sleep
I should probably slow it down
But every night I'm going out
And I don't wanna feel alone
Cause I'm here and too far from home
Been holding this cup for too long
I mixed it with the other, it's too strong
Baby for that one right, I'm too wrong
You know you been on it for too long, too long
I started tripping in my room, that's a vacation
I know the difference when I do that combination
It ain't the money, ain't the problems, ain't sensation
I know the difference between love, infatuation
Spilling champagne on my jeans
Swiping cards with no receipts
Met some girl I saw on TV
Hit that, drank myself to sleep
I should probably slow it down
But every night I'm going out
And I don't wanna feel alone
Cause I'm here and too far from home
I left home alone
Don't know which way I'll go
Don't know how long stay
But I'm always on my way
I left home alone
Don't know which way I'll go
Don't know how long stay
But I'm always on my way
And that may never change
In the song "Far from Home," A.CHAL talks about the struggles of being away from home and coping with it by indulging in alcohol, drugs, and fleeting relationships. The lyrics "Spilling champagne on my jeans, Swiping cards with no receipts, Met some girl I saw on TV, Hit that, drank myself to sleep," exhibit the wild and reckless lifestyle the artist has adopted since being away from home. He feels lost and out of place in his new surroundings, and in his desperation to avoid loneliness, he fills his nights with partying and meaningless hook-ups. However, despite the temporary relief that these things give him, the chorus reveals that he is still struggling with his situation, as he feels too far from home and alone.
The verse "Been holding this cup for too long, I mixed it with the other, it's too strong, Baby for that one right, I'm too wrong, You know you been on it for too long, too long," showcases how the artist is aware of his reckless behavior and how it's negatively impacting him. But, he finds himself unable to change his ways, continuing to mix his drinks and indulge in drugs. The second verse also emphasizes how he is slowly losing control of himself, as he starts to "trip in his room," suggesting a dependence on drugs that may become dangerous.
Overall, "Far from Home" is a sad portrayal of a person struggling with loneliness and coping with it through rebellious, self-destructive behavior. Despite his promising career, the artist is unable to find a sense of belonging without his home, exposing the often-overlooked fact that success comes with emotional sacrifices.
Line by Line Meaning
Spilling champagne on my jeans
I'm careless and reckless, wasting valuable resources.
Swiping cards with no receipts
I'm making purchases without keeping a record of them.
Met some girl I saw on TV
I'm chasing the superficial, unfulfilling desires of my imagination.
Hit that, drank myself to sleep
I seek temporary pleasure with substances and people.
I should probably slow it down
I have self-awareness but lack the discipline to change my behavior.
But every night I'm going out
I'm trapped in a pattern of self-destructive behavior.
And I don't wanna feel alone
I'm afraid of facing my inner emptiness and loneliness.
Cause I'm here and too far from home
I'm physically distant from my roots and upbringing, which causes a sense of disorientation.
Been holding this cup for too long
I'm addicted to substance abuse and can't let go of my harmful habits.
I mixed it with the other, it's too strong
I'm putting myself in danger by experimenting with dangerous substances and methods of consumption.
Baby for that one right, I'm too wrong
I'm seeking the wrong kind of validation and companionship.
You know you been on it for too long, too long
I'm concerned about someone else's substance abuse but unable to address my own problem.
I started tripping in my room, that's a vacation
I'm using drugs as a form of escapism and temporary relief from my problems.
I know the difference when I do that combination
I'm aware of the risks, but lack the motivation to stop my addiction.
It ain't the money, ain't the problems, ain't sensation
I'm masking my problems and insecurities by using drugs instead of addressing them directly.
I know the difference between love, infatuation
I'm seeking love in the wrong places and confusing short-term flings with meaningful connections.
I left home alone
I'm pursuing a life of independence and adventure that takes me far from my comfort zone.
Don't know which way I'll go
I'm uncertain and unsure about my future, but also excited about the possibilities.
Don't know how long stay
I'm not committed to any particular place or lifestyle, and enjoy the freedom to leave whenever I want.
But I'm always on my way
I'm constantly moving forward, eager for new experiences and discovery.
And that may never change
I'm embracing my restless, exploratory nature and don't want to settle down anytime soon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEJANDRO SALAZAR, REX KUDO, CHARLIE VOJTESAK, ALEJANDRO CHAL, CARL MITCHELL, JONATHAN MCCOLLUM, RYAN VOJTESAK, STEPAN TAFT, MASAMUNE REX KUDO
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