CALL MY AGENT:
JOHN MARX His first concert was Buffalo Springfield at the Indio Date Fair. (9/17a)
HITS' FIRST LIVE ISSUE TAKES THE STAGE THIS FALL
We're manning the merch table. (9/13a)
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THE GRAMMY SHORT LIST
Who's already a lock?
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
ALL THE WAY LIVE
The players, the tours, the enormous beers.
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WHAT IT IS: First-generation Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Lekan is making waves with his fresh sound. Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, his latest offering, “614,” showcases a seamless blend of R&B depth and soulful warmth, transitioning from bright, hopeful melodies to dark, reflective beats. With a commanding stage presence and a silken baritone, Lekan weaves classic R&B with soul, pop and trap influences, crafting a timeless sound that serves as a profound introduction to his world and the resilience and loyalty that shaped him.
ALBUM: 614
RELEASE DATE: 3/8
SINGLE: “614”
TV: Tamron Hall Show with Vic Mensa
LIVE: Performing at Sol Blum (5/3)
INTERNET: 142k+ monthly Spotify listeners, named one of Spotify’s R&B Artists to Watch in 2024
PRESS: Rolling Stone (“Songs You Need to Know”); Uproxx “Lekan blends the worlds of soul and trap R&B like few can, and his latest single, “614,” proves that to be the case.”); The Industry.Biz, Culture Custodian, ThisisRnB, more
BOOKING: Joe Harris & Elsie Williams/CAA
MANAGEMENT: PublicSkool