Len - Lehgoland (Album)
Rising South London rapper Len arrives with his highly anticipated mixtape ‘LEHGOLAND’ via BE83. Spanning across 16 tracks, ‘LEHGOLAND’ embodies a theme park taking listeners on sonic twists merging influences of Alté, Hip-Hop, House and Hyper-Rap fused with Len’s rebellious flair. A hand-picked selection of collaborators reflects his tastemaker ability, including Lancey Foux, Odunsi (the Engine), Cruel Santino, brazy and Unknown T, who he recently performed alongside for his debut Boiler Room performance. ‘LEHGOLAND’ represents a “dangerous, fun and sexy project created to make you want to get up and dance wherever you are” marking Len’s most sonically complimenting project in his discography.
Len’s ode to his evolving US fanbase is ‘OCKYWAY’, a hard-hitting opening track recorded during his trip to New York earlier this year. The production, executively produced by Len, showcases a smoother aesthetic to what his audience know him for, perfectly suited for the summer months ahead. Joining forces with Unknown T on ‘NIKO BELLIC’ marks an iconic moment with both artists going toe-to-toe with their potent flows across an intense production that bridges the gap between genres. ‘GTG’ conveys the message of the project capturing an uplifting aura and sums up the Stockwell-native’s direction beyond ‘LEHGOLAND’. The project nods to his Nigerian heritage and he introduces his Alté influences into his mix on ‘BEBE’ alongside Nigerian musical polymath Odunsi (the Engine) and Alté frontrunner Cruel Santino on ‘DRGDLRS’. Standout track, ‘IS IT TRU?’ seizes the sexy, feel-good themes with Len offering his own approach to House music for arguable the most contagious song on the project. Additional collaborations with OG KEMI for ‘UH UH’ and brazy on ‘ADDICTION’ complete the special guest appearances.
With an effortless approach to everything he does, the hype around Stockwell-native Len infests well beyond the underground scene. Since surfacing on Soundcloud in 2017, he has cultivated his audience, instantly gaining attention for his electrifying live shows and addictive songs that paint the picture of his lifestyle. Cult classics ‘Brand New Bih’, ‘SellinDat’ and collaborations with Sam Wise and ayrtn coincided with the growth of his brand for a groundbreaking year in 2022. The 23-year-old joined Clint419 for Corteiz’ New York pop-up inspiring his own recent activations “Talk to Len” and “Addiction Pharmacy” before modelling for END. and Patta. With a chess-move approach to everythingn he does, ‘LEHGOLAND’ highlights his boundaryless aspirations and his reputation as a frontrunner in the burgeoning scene.