Redmond-raised rapper/producer LaLion is unleashing a slew of quality cuts into the streets of Seattle — and they need to be heard. His new single, “By Myself,” comes in strong with the jazzy samples and banging hooks we all love. Keep in mind this kid just turned 21 and has a far bigger following than you’d think for someone dropping his first piece of content just last year.
First off, LaLion is boasting some serious social media numbers. His IG and SoundCloud followers are both in the thousands, while his Facebook is growing at over 22k strong! This is the kind of following a local artist only gets when they are either the coolest dude ever… or the music is genuinely banging. I’ve come to learn it’s a combination of both for this kid. Peep the last music video he dropped below.
LaLion has the look, feel, and sound of an artist that has big things coming in his future. He’s got honest, yet still funny, bars and a well-paced flow. What’s not to like? The cut up for inspection is not Genghis Khan though, it’s your new summer banger —”By Myself.” Listen Below.
Within ten seconds I knew I’d want to listen to this song again. The sample alone entices me in the way that any old jazz or soul sample does. That’s when I know fat booms and baps will follow — and boy do they. This beat comes in slapping hard with a hook you’ll be singing along to by the end of the song.
In the true nature of the DIY artist, this song’s content delves into the turmoil of trying to get ahead in music. The constant struggle of balancing confidence in only your craft, and not your ego. It has him standing up and saying he did this on his own, and he’s proud of what he’s made… so what have you made? LaLion spans this subject matter with catchy bars, funny little one-liners, and pop culture references. Point being, this is the real deal summer slapper, folks. This kid is definitely doing it “By Himself.”
Keep an eye on LaLion as he continues to push out quality content, and hop on raging local bills in Seattle. With artists coming to Seattle to thrive from outside areas such as Redmond and Tacoma, it serves to keep your feelers extra long in case you miss something that slaps as hard as this. DON’T SLEEP.
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