Alus was born January 1, 1994 in New Jersey. Her grandmother's music had been a childhood influence, who was a renowned musician in the Violinaires, a group of violinists that performs with Frank Sinatra's The Rat Pack. Alus at a very young age, started performing on stage in musicals. When she was eleven years old, she started her classical vocal training in opera from a Curtis Institute of Music instructor and also received formal classical piano lessons. She is also a self-taught guitarist.
She passed on a scholarship to Berklee College of Music to pursue her career full time after high-school.
Alus's first release that gained traction was "Ordinary Girl". Released independently with much success on New York Radio, she gained the attention of music veterans Steve Rifkind and Russell Simmons. After teaming up with their Samsung sponsored label All Def Digital, Alus released the official music video that came out on the label's YouTube channel.
Alus records herself in her at home studio, releasing mash-ups and covers on her YouTube channel. She released them into monthly albums called the "Bedroom Covers" series. Her mashup video of Xxxtentacion’s "SAD!" and The Weeknd’s "Call Out My Name" received over 1 million views. Alus was reposted by Nicki Minaj twice on her Instagram page after gaining attention from her remix of "Megatron" and mashup of "No Frauds", "Changed It", and "Regret in Your Tears".
Alus sang the national anthem at Madison Square Garden on many occasions including for the televised sold-out Canelo vs. Rocky boxing match in 2018.
Alus is Puerto Rican, Russian, and Austrian. She is an advocate for animal rights, serving as an ambassador for the ASPCA.
What We Do
ALUS Lyrics
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Touch down
In the city
Thinkin bout my east coast kitty
Tatt my name all on ya chest
Cause this right here is permanent
When you come to town, you give it to me right
And anytime you want it, you can get it
Cause boy you know I got that good good good good
Even though what we do is wrong
Even though what we do is wrong
When you call me
I'm your lover
I'm your side chick
You my side dick
My boyfriend hangs out with friends
So his girlfriend seeks some attention
You know I like all the finer things in life
When you come to town, you treat a lady right
Anytime you want it, you can get it
Cause boy you got me hooked like dope dope dope dope
Even though what we do is wrong
Even though what we do is wrong
Even though what we do is wrong
Boy you give me what I like
Down for you, ride or die
I'm always here babe, never leave your side
Cause what's a Bonnie without a Clyde?
Even though what we do is wrong
Even though what we do is wrong
Even though what we do is wrong
The song "What We Do" by ALUS is about a complicated and controversial love affair. The singer is aware that what she is doing is wrong, but she is unable to resist her feelings for the person she is with. The lyrics suggest that the couple engages in secret trysts while their significant others are occupied elsewhere. The singer seems to enjoy the illicit nature of their relationship and the feeling of being wanted by someone who is not her main partner. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Even though what we do is wrong" three times, emphasizing the guilt the singer feels over their actions.
The first verse portrays the singer's excitement when her lover visits the city, and how he makes her feel special by tattooing her name on his chest. She appreciates the attention and the extravagant lifestyle he provides for her. The second verse describes how the singer has become her lover's side chick, or mistress, and he is her side dick, meaning they have a secret affair while their significant others are not around. The singer also enjoys being treated like a lady when her lover is in town. The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's loyalty to her lover, no matter how wrong their relationship may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Even though what we do is wrong
Despite knowing that our actions are morally questionable
Touch down
Arrival in a new location
In the city
Urban environment
Thinkin bout my east coast kitty
Mentally preoccupied with a female companion from the east coast
Tatt my name all on ya chest
Tattooing one's name on the other person's chest as a permanent symbol of affection
Cause this right here is permanent
The action of tattooing is permanent
You know I like all the finer things in life
I have expensive tastes
When you come to town, you give it to me right
Satisfies me sexually when you visit
And anytime you want it, you can get it
Sexual availability at all times
Cause boy you know I got that good good good good
Sexual skills are exceptional
When you call me
Communication through phone calls
I'm your lover
Engaged in a romantic relationship
I'm your side chick
Involved with someone who is already in a relationship
You my side dick
Engaged in a sexual relationship with someone who is already in a relationship
My boyfriend hangs out with friends
My significant other spends time with friends
So his girlfriend seeks some attention
I, as his girlfriend, seek attention and affirmation from someone else
When you come to town, you treat a lady right
You treat me well when you visit
Cause boy you got me hooked like dope dope dope dope
I am addicted to you like a drug
Boy you give me what I like
You provide me with what I desire
Down for you, ride or die
Willing to do anything for you
I'm always here babe, never leave your side
I will always be there for you and never leave you
Cause what's a Bonnie without a Clyde?
A reference to the famous criminal couple Bonnie and Clyde, suggesting that they need each other to carry out their illegal activities
Contributed by Avery J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yá Américo
Achei essa artista por acaso e tô impressionada com a voz e o talento. Merece o reconhecimento! Amei o trabalho! 😍🇧🇷
Antonio Augusto
Ela reagiu com um ❤️ no meu story. Daí cliquei e me apaixonei pelas fotos dela ❤️😊
Wellington S
Spotify me recomendou ❤
Thalita Vitoria
Ela apareceu pra mim como comercial umas duas vezes, passei mais de duas horas procurando no histórico quase fico doida
Alus
I just came to do my money danceeee 💰💃
Deviosy Soundscape
Got it poppin!
Kev’von Perry
❤️❤️
cqatx
I could never fell loney when the money keeping me company 💯
cqatx
🥰🔥🔥🔥
Wellington S
Same lol