Alessia Cara’s ‘The Pains of Growing’ arrives this Friday. Here's the lowdown on everything we know and what to expect

The Grammy-winning Best New Artiste returns with a follow up to her debut 'Know-It-All'. Here's a ready reckoner of everything we know so far and what to expect from the new album
PUBLISHED NOV 26, 2018

Almost exactly three years ago, Alessia Cara arrived on the scene with her chart-topping debut effort 'Know-It-All'. Now the fast-rising alt R&B singer is back to delight fans with her highly anticipated sophomore album 'The Pains Of Growing'.

Between then and now, Cara collaborated with DJ and producer Zedd to create the hit tune 'Stay', and joined forces with Logic to create the life-affirming smash hit '1-800-273-8255'. Then came the big moment for the Canadian songbird. After four nominations at the Grammys in 2018, she bagged the Grammy Award for Best New Artiste. Riding the wave of soaring success, Cara is all set to make a thumping comeback this Friday. Before the album hits the airwaves, here's a quick breakdown of everything we know about the album and what to expect:

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