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It\u2019s not every day your manager surprises you with a billboard in Times Square. But for Cil, it\u2019s just one in a long line of pinch-me moments these days.<\/p>\n

At just 23 years old, the singer-songwriter has already opened for Stevie Nicks, performed at Madison Square Garden, and amassed over 10 million streams \u2014 all before releasing her debut album. But no amount of accolades could\u2019ve prepared her for the thrill of supporting Dua Lipa on the North American leg of the Radical Optimism<\/em> tour, where she returned to the legendary MSG stage for four \u201csurreal\u201d nights at the end of September.<\/p>\n

To celebrate this crowning career achievement, Cil brought NYLON along as she explored the halls of the famed arena, experimented with her on-stage style, and laid all her love on Abba.<\/p>\n

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\u201cComing back to MSG after opening up for Stevie Nicks has felt absolutely surreal. It\u2019s such an honor to say I\u2019m back to this iconic NYC arena already at this point in my career and now I get to play it four times in a row.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cPolaroids of me backstage opening up for the incomparable Dua Lipa. Her team has welcomed mine with the warmest of welcomes. We couldn\u2019t imagine a better set up for our shows!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy manager surprised me when we came to NYC with my first billboard with Amazon Music.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cBeing able to perform for so many people every night is so inspiring. It\u2019s something I always dreamt about and to be to do it for Dua\u2019s fans who are the absolute best is an honor.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cI do a cover of Abba\u2019s \u2018Lay All Your Love On Me\u2019 on this tour, which I picked because I felt like it\u2019s my favorite song to dance to, so in the spirit of Radical Optimism,<\/em> I thought it fitting.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve been having so much fun playing with my style on this tour and figuring out what I like and what I don\u2019t like. The way I feel in my outfits can make or break my stage presence.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI had to pull out my Yankees hat for NYC.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy band \u2014 Max & Chris have become my honorary brothers on this tour and I love getting on the stage with them every night. They have made me more confident in myself as an artist and a person.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe NYC crowds were absolutely incredible and gave me the best energy. I had the best time performing for them. I can\u2019t wait to keep playing in NYC for the rest of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne of my favorite songs of mine to perform is \u2018Rhythm Of Love\u2019 \u2014 it\u2019s just so special to me and definitely one of my favorite songs I\u2019ve written.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cMusic is my purpose, it\u2019s my language, I have found myself finding so much closure on this tour, I\u2019m so thankful for every moment I spend singing my songs for people. It humbles you, it\u2019s an opportunity to grow and reminds you that togetherness, whether it be in sadness, happiness, grief, or even heartbreak…is the whole point.\u201d<\/p>\n

Photographs by Alondra Buccio<\/em><\/p>\n