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London's own proves why she is one of the fiercest in the game right now. Her new video for one of our current top songs 'Drum of Death' shows the Hackney-raised vocalist in optimal form, rocking out with her band. The visuals are directed by Stella Corradi, with Lea Lea shining bright with strength, sex appeal, confidence and sheer artistry. The song is taken from her latest EP 'Die Pretty Vol. 1', out now on Gothic Luau. Have a look.
There is practically nothing that singer and songwriter Lea Lea can't do musically. From soul to reggae to electronica, the East London-raised artist has demonstrated a versatility that ranks beyond the mark, with a voice that commands the listener like a queen speaking to a nation. When she announced that her latest work would be more rock-oriented, our first reactions were, "that makes sense". This new sound has manifested in her new 'Die Pretty Vol. 1' EP. Produced by Jack Baker, the four-song record is a sonic feast of alternative, post-punk, pop and even a dash of surf rock. Unlike many acts who tend to fall short of the mark with genre experimenting, Lea Lea, whose claims to fame also include songwriting for big acts, has appropriately used the music as a matching palette for the content. The fact is, Lea Lea understands her power as a vocalist and 'Die Pretty Vol. 1' is the gun powder in the weapon.
After a busy year of working with acts such as Crystal Fighters and Nu:Tone, London singer, songwriter and musician Lea Lea returns with an explosive new single entitled 'Drum Of Death'. The in-your-face, energy-rushing cut finds the Hackney-raised artist delivering a commanding performance over bold rock rhythms. Always pushing past musical limitations, Lea Lea's latest recording represents her at her most daring and unquestionably captivating.
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Lea Lea is powerful - not simply because of her soulful commanding voice, her undeniable presence or even her ability to physically transform into a musical warrior. While these attributes are a given, Lea Lea is powerful...because she knows it. There is no selling of sex but her naturally gorgeous appearance makes you overly want her. Instead of crying a river over heartbreaks on her recordings, she sings about social unrest. This is the kind of “first lady” power that can transform decades old systematical structures. This is power with purpose.
Words by Art Jefferson
Images courtesy of Lea Lea/Wah Wah 45s
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In the midst of singers twerking, rappers still boosting about themselves and DJ’s reminding everyone to throw their hands in the air, listening to music often times feel like a bombardment of constant advertising and commercials , with only 15 minutes of an actual show. Yet every now and then, an artist has the courage to push through the filler and deliver true substance. London based singer Lea Lea has taken the ambitious step to do just that. Using dark electronica, soul, ragga, bass and dub as the backdrop to add impact to often critical topics, Lea Lea’s self-titled album is an impressive debut that slices through much of the madness and mediocrity of the current state of music.
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