Lesha
"What's your name, what's your number, what's your sign? Cause I can't take another Gemini disguised"
- Lesha
Manila-based electropop artist and producer Lesha who has been recognized for her talent with her first EPTwo- Faced just dropped her freshest track "SUN MOON RISING" in anticipation of the album that is soon to be released with the same name. It's an edgy tune that plays on astrological compatibility and finding the one who's written for you in the stars, as well as being fed up with people who've played you.
Heavily influenced by a large array of different genres from Jazz to EDM, Lesha has been able to establish her unique sound and blend by playing around with different inspirations. Her fearlessness to explore whatever she's feeling in the moment has gone recognized, winning awards both locally and internationally and even landing on the cover of MEGA Magazine, alongside the 88rising x GUESS collaboration.
Additionally, she's headlined for festivals in the Philippines and opened for multiple successful artists abroad. Her collaborative track "Heal" amassing over 700,000 streams on Spotify. Her 2018 hit single "Bury", a playful and catchy track she collaborated on with Australian rapper/producer riddo gained over half a million streams and charted #1 on Spotify's OPM Rising Playlist. Initially beginning to write and produce music independently, it's no surprise that she was soon discovered and is now releasing her debut album under ABS-CBN's Star Music Label.
"What's your name?
What's your number, what's your sign?
Sun, Moon, Rising, or what keeps you up at night?"
Upon hearing the track, I could identify the different aspects of the production drawing inspiration from a selection of genres. It's always exciting to see rising artists playing with music and creating their unique sounds. The song's chorus has a catchiness that is bound to get stuck in your head, and the growing love for astrology amongst the youth is a theme that is bound to pique interest. The concept is playful yet relatable to many in their romantic endeavors and the combination with its production feels current and fresh.
Her debut album is set to explore her different emotions, each track entailing a different feeling and the memories that help to portray what triggered them. It's a concept that many fans would be excited about. She stated in an interview, "through this record, I was able to mold my sound and really showcase my capabilities as a music producer and songwriter. I worked on this record from the backend to the front and I’m really proud of myself for that".
With her album's promising debut track out, "SUN MOON RISING" has set an exciting tone for the album's other songs, which Lesha will continue to drop throughout the year.
About The Author
For Stephanie, her passion for writing has always been there, whether it was writing poetry, songs, essays or articles. Over the years, her involvement as a Singer-Songwriter in the Philippine music community combined with her passion for a wide variety of music makes her a great ear for hearing which arising artists stand out. She is currently making music with the pop electronic band SYLAS.
