In a world where new music churns out at lightning speed, Mexican-born, Berklee-trained artist Ben Aler offers a much-needed pause—a moment to sit in your feelings and let the sounds elevate you. His debut EP, Cherry Lemon Pie, is a lush, genre-bending offering that explores soul, R&B, indie pop, and Latin influence with a personal, poetic touch. Every note feels intentional. Every lyric—seductive, honest, and deeply felt.
The five-track project opens with “Honest,” a soulful introspection wrapped in slow-burning emotion. From there, Aler takes us deeper: “Miedo A Perderte” surges with rock and blues undertones, a bold step into his more driven, aching side. “Nena” is an irresistible fusion of R&B and glossy pop, playful yet grounded in groove. His latest single, “No Soy,”rises as the emotional core of the project—an anthem of quiet defiance and layered identity, capturing the essence of the new Californian sound with minimalist elegance and lyrical weight. The EP closes with its namesake, “Cherry Lemon Pie,” a technicolor burst of psychedelic pop rock that seals the journey with bittersweet euphoria.
Ben’s journey, too, is as layered as his music. His time in Venezuela proved transformative—not only did it shape his sound, it also expanded his emotional palette. Collaborating with the genre-defying collective Rawayana helped him merge Latin roots with a fresh alt-pop sensibility. His ability to blend softness and strength also led to a collaboration with Nathy Peluso, where his artistic vulnerability met hers in an electrifying exchange. These experiences shimmer beneath the surface of Cherry Lemon Pie, making it not just a debut, but a culmination of cultural threads and creative courage.
Though “No Soy” is the latest chapter in his story, it follows the stirring release of “Miedo A Perderte,” a vulnerable ballad that positioned Aler as a torchbearer for a new kind of Latin soul—one that doesn’t shy away from heartache, fragility, or depth. And now, with this EP, he’s offering a full body of work that pulses with emotion, introspection, and elegance—a collection of songs designed not just to be heard, but felt.
Ben Aler is not chasing trends—he’s creating a language of his own.
One where the voice trembles with truth, where every melody carries weight, and where the listener is invited into the most tender corners of the soul. With No Soy and the Cherry Lemon Pie EP, he’s not just launching music. He’s launching a movement of emotional authenticity—one track at a time.
