The Experience: Lila Iké lanza debut EP

With 26 years the versatile Jamaican artist Lila Iké has just released her debut EP "The ExPerience", production that premiered under the eaves of RCA Records along with Six Course Records and In.Digg.Nation Collective, the project promoted by Protoje that seeks to export a new group of reggae artists.

Lila Iké has become a musical promise with great international projection. Of multiple vocal talents, can improvise and sing on the same breath. Its lyrics are very sharp and its cadence is bold, accessories that form a cosmic combination and a force to be reckoned with.

The EP of 7 tracks features previously released hits like “Where I’m Coming From”, where he reflects on his journey so far about a trap produced by Kasadie “Dandruff” Jones, Y “Second Chance”, a romantic plea for your ex floating in a revitalized version of reggae riddim from 1985 “Promised Land” the Dennis Brown, reimagined by producer Alfred Simpson. In addition to the singles that earned him international recognition in 2018 Y 2019, Lila Iké reveals a playful seduction in “I Spy”, released last month and produced by Izy Beats (the creator of hits behind “Toast” the Koffee).

"The Experience" is a lush wave of new hymns that pierce the thick and powerful smoke of introspection and intimacy. “Solitude” delights in silence and tranquility in a sea of ​​wobbly bass and guitar and violin beats. In “Stars Align”, Lila converts the instrumental of “Bout Noon” of Protoje in a hymn about falling in love through the metaphor of making music. "The Experience" gets under the skin, treading happy and melancholic moods that are true to the ups and downs of life.

“It's an experience of mine, that shows my versatility and the different shades, values ​​and vibrations of a woman. This is a mix of reggae influenced songs, but it doesn't define the sound. Has trap dancehall in “Where I’m Coming From” and pounding vibrations in “Forget Me”. It gets sweet and jazzy in “Stars Align” Y “I Spy” it has this reggaeton and pop feel. It's a beautiful time for this type of music to come out of Jamaica, we are showing people that there is no linear way of anything “, Iké expresses about her debut EP.

This highly anticipated EP brings together a cast of Jamaica's most in-demand producers. Phillip “Winta” James, known for his work with Protoje, Nas y Damian “Jr. Gong “Marley and Mortimer, produced” Forget Me “Y” Stars Align “(along with Lamont” Monty “Savory). A trio of the most promising young beatmakers on the island, Ziah x JLL x Iotosh, Are responsible for “Solitude”. further, behind the whole process is the GRAMMY nominated artist, Protoje, who produced “The ExPerience” with Lila Iké, and is credited with creating the sound of “Thy Will”, that is influenced by “More Baltimore” from Sly and Robbie.

 

Something about Lila Iké (pronounced Lee-lah Eye-kay)

Born Alecia Gray, Lila Iké grew up in the cool Manchester hills, Jamaica. She and her three sisters were raised in a single parent home by their mother.. As the second oldest daughter, he had the drive and the responsibility to move on and support his family.

Following Lila's relocation to Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, the ambitious singer connected with artists like Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid y Protoje, leaders in what's been called the reggae revival, each of whom now considers their advisers.

Protoje quickly signed Lila to her management company and record label In.Digg.Nation Collective. After appearing as a featured guest on the slopes of Protoje (“Fight Plans”), Royal Blu (“Believe”) y Koro Fyah (“Got it For You”, “Raggamuffin”) and in mixtapes of Addis Pablo and Yaadcore, started building his own solo material catalog, including “Biggest Fan” (2017), “Gotti Gotti” (2017), “Second Chance” (2018), “Where I’m Coming From” (2019), “Sweet Inspiration” (2019) Y “I Spy” (2020).

Iké was also an x ​​factor in Protoje's latest single “Not Another Word”, a powerful collaboration with Agent Sasco, released in April 2019. Whether she flew alone or with Protoje, Lila has been breaking stages around the world. He embarked on his first solo tour last year in Europe over the summer. She was hired at all the major reggae festivals, including a main stage space on the Rototom Sunsplash 2019 (Benicassim, Spain), the largest festival of the genre worldwide.

She and labelmate Sevana also joined Protoje on their Reggae Sumfest sets. (Montego Bay, Jamaica) and at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn (NY, YES. UU.). Shortly after, accompanied Protoje on his tour of the United States along the west coast. Lila recently collaborated with PUMA Middle East and performed on her stage in Dubai at the Sole DXB Festival 2019.

2020 it is a promising year for Lila Iké. Already on the charts “Artists To Watch” and featured by the New York Times, NPR, The FADER, NYLON, BBC 1xtra’s Hot for 2020, RELIX Magazine y COMPLEX, the singer is ready and prepared to let the world know who she is and where she comes from. Prepare for "The Experience".

 

Buy/Stream The ExPerience : https://smarturl.it/xTheExperience

 

Source: Press release