La Cigale: Shilderic’s Musical Expression of Reality and Growth

La Cigale is a project I created, consisting of 12 songs with multiple collaborations from other artists. It is a social project where I express my frustrations, personal experiences, the realities others face, and the events happening in the world. The messages in these songs are not just about me, they resonate with many people who can relate to these realities and find a connection through this project. Special thanks to Ave X, Wisman Homie, Solo Jay, Bill Sosa, and Maestro Roody for their contributions.

I chose the title La Cigale because someone close to me once told me that I couldn’t just sing all day—that singing wouldn’t lead anywhere. They called me La Cigale (the cicada), referencing the fable where the insect sings all summer but struggles when winter comes. That remark stuck with me and inspired me to use it as the title of my EP.

This project serves as proof of my abilities as an artist. Even though I don’t yet have a large audience, and I’m still at the very beginning, my catalogue cannot remain empty. While I’ve often written music with vulgarity, humor, or playfulness, I also wanted to showcase my ability to create serious and meaningful songs.

I won’t be releasing any physical copies like CDs or vinyl records because I don’t yet have the fanbase to support physical sales. However, La Cigale will be available online on all major streaming platforms in April 2025.