Back to the Future

AI Merlot

A hip-hop single that’s totally out of this world.

Jacksonville, Florida-based creative, Al Merlot, is a music artist and producer. Al first started writing music and playing instruments when he was 12 years old. By 16, he began exploring his passion for production. As a result, in 2017, Merlot started an independent label, 1Sip, formally known as CH053N 1, with partner Fredii Belaire. Together, the pair have released various collaborative projects. In his work, Merlot focuses on “having fun and encouraging his listeners to embrace what they love and truly desire in life.” His discography is available on Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud. One of Al Merlot’s recent drops is the hip-hop single “Back to the Future.” The song features the artist Emagine.

You may be surprised to hear harp-infused beats, but Merlot has made them his signature sound in this tune. “Back to the Future” is captivating in a new way, simply because it has so much more to offer than just traditional instruments. Lyrics like “Ooh, ooh, she fell in love with the groove, smooth” and “Gucci her boots, I got that s*** on from Back to the Future, feeling super, I’m just saying you don’t go cool with me, I ain’t staying” are well-delivered with cosmic senses in the background. There’s absolutely no chance to avoid a more ethereal sound with this hit. Merlot and Emagine have literally created an “out of this world” single. So, press play below to take a trip “Back to the Future.”

Shari Hirsch

Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.