Music News - Le1f to play Auckland in January
24 November 2015 - 0 Comments
Robin Fernando with Noisey and BFM are proud to
present – for one night only - eclectic NYC rapper, Le1f!
The Auckland show on January
16 at Neck
of the Woods follows hot on the heels of Le1f’s studio debut
album, Riot Boi – released on November 13 via XL Recordings (Jungle, FKA Twigs) and Terrible Records (Solange, Kirin J Callinan).
In a world full of rappers claiming to be one of a kind, Le1f (born Khalif
Diouf) is a real deal original: a fascinatingly complicated personality full of
seeming contradictions. Le1f’s
dynamic rapping skills and forward-thinking approach to production have led
industry heavyweights like The
Fader, Spin and Pitchfork to
praise his sound as the future of hip-hop.
Le1f’s
debut album features guest vocals from Dev
Hynes (Blood
Orange), Junglepussy, Don Christian,
and Miss Geri,
among others, and production from SOPHIE, Lunice, Boody, Blood Diamonds, Salva, Dubbel Dutch and Evian Christ. RIOT BOI promises to
maintain his dynamically controversial personality, drawing inspiration from
the Riot Grrl Movement and artists like M.I.A. and Missy Elliott.
Le1f started
off producing beats for the influential Das
Racist hip-hop group, where his talents quickly caught the
attention of US label Greedhead Music and led to the release of his debut
mixtape DARK YORK in 2012. The lead single Wut instantly went viral, reaching almost 3 million views on YouTube, with his
provocative lyrics and hyper articulate style of rapping earning him critical
acclaim worldwide. Drawing inspiration from the glossy Bling Era rap hits of
his youth, Le1f has
constructed a distinctive sound and eclectic persona that challenges perceived
boundaries associated with the genre. The New York rapper’s trained background
in ballet and modern dance, alongside his impressive vocal depth and speed,
result in live performances that are both engaging and unforgettable.
Check out the incredible video of Koi here. The
song is quintessential Le1fshowcasing the New York rappers venomous retort within the future-facing
producer SOPHIE collaboration. Directed by New Zealander Simon
Ward in the land down under, the video is yet another visual
standout within the trophy case of past Le1f videos that include Wut, Boom, Sup and many more.
Le1f’s
upcoming Auckland gig on January 16 will include support from Beach Boy, Larzranda (w/ Totems), Aniwaniwa and Dam-g.
Tickets for the Neck of
the Woods show are on sale this Thursday November 26 from
9.00am at http://www.nonstoptix.com/
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