The fast-rising teen actor, dancer, and singer to watch from Toronto is sharing his second single, the propulsive “Outta Control.” This soulful, piano laden pop and RnB number was inspired by the added pressures that come with being a teenager. “Not only is everything changing for us but we have to manage school, family, a social life and keep our mental health good at the same time,” explains Ceci.
The song’s varying beat reflects Ceci reaching a breaking point as it escalates, juxtaposed with slower sections of the song where he talks through his anxieties. Recorded heartbeats and ad libs add texture and presence to the track, reflecting the thoughts racing through the back of Ceci’s mind.
My head’s spinning round
I can’t find a way out
I want to escape
Tell me why I can’t make a sound
Stream “Outta Control” here: https://www.submithub.com/link/niko-ceci-outta-control
“The idea for this song came to me while I was sitting and waiting in an airport. I was on my way back home from holiday break and the reality of life dawned on me,” Ceci elaborates. “I remembered the school work I had to catch up on, making sure to reply to everyone on social media, exam review was starting and I was freaking out. I thought to myself wow, I could write a song about how I feel right now – and I did.”
It’s a song that Niko finds empowering, helping him feel understood. “I wanted to let people my age know that they aren’t alone and [that] everyone has ups and downs.”