Riot Boi
On *Riot Boi*, Le1f’s debut studio album, the silver-tongued New York native spits righteous fire, equal parts protest and party. He’s a champion for unapologetically black, queer self-love on the cavernous “Grace Alek Naomi,” and he brushes aside those who can’t accept that on the swirling, aquatic “Taxi.\" His nimble delivery sprints more than it flows, and the production’s as defiant as the lyrics, from the power pop sugar rush of “Koi” to the snarling, echoing, Jersey club-inspired “Swirl.”
LE1F, real name Khalif Diouf, is the type of artist that wants to treads vital waters, unafraid of affirming his stance on minority issues. Far from being
LE1F, real name Khalif Diouf, is the type of artist that wants to treads vital waters, unafraid of affirming his stance on minority issues. Far from being
The ballet dancer-turned-rapper addresses racism and identity on this edgy party album
The ballet dancer-turned-rapper addresses racism and identity on this edgy party album
Riot Boi by Le1f review by Gregory Adams. The full-length comes out on November 13th via terrible/XL Recordings. The lead single is "Koi".
Riot Boi by Le1f review by Gregory Adams. The full-length comes out on November 13th via terrible/XL Recordings. The lead single is "Koi".