"Relish in her soft yet soulful vocals..." - MTV UK
"This utterly soothing new single is well worth a listen" - MOBO awards
Lánre
is a British singer-songwriter whose music can be described as acoustic
Soul, Folk with captivating storytelling influenced by her Yoruba
heritage. Born in Stoke-On-Trent in England, Lánre has spent most of her
youth in Nigeria where she started singing and performing live at the
age of 8. Soon enough, she started playing guitar and found freedom in
her own voice.
In
2002, Lánre embarked herself on a worldwide tour as a member of
award-winning UK collective GK REAL. This experience ignited in her the
desire to pursue a solo career. Her debut album 'Pen Voyage Chapter One:
Singing For Change' was released in 2011 followed by her critically
acclaimed EP 'Home' in 2014 (praised by MOBO, MTV UK among others).
Lánre
has recently released her new EP ‘Human’. This new record is a
collection of uplifting songs, which encapsulates the essence and depth
of Lánre's artistry. Relating the struggles and celebrations of life,
'Human' is a hopeful hymn to togetherness.
Her
first single 'Human' whose signature phrase 'We're all broken so that
light can come in' showcases once again her determination to offer the
listener inspiring words to hold on to.