January 19, 2025 • 13 mins
UK Rapper Turn Singer Lala talks new music, why the switch to R&B and more
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
What's up, guys? Is a girl Alexandria Ikeamoni in the studio.
iHeartRadio with Alala. How you doing girl, And I'm doing well.
Thank you. Happy to have your studio by the way,
for having me, Yes, happy to have you. Great energy,
great vies. Ready to talk about music. I'm so excited.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
By the way, you obviously are not from here from Atlanta,
But tell me more about how's your trip been going
since you've been in Atlanta.
Speaker 3 (00:23):
I love Atlanta. It's very welcoming. As soon as everyone
hears the accent you're from London. Yeah, yeah, and then yeah,
everyone's just really warm.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
It's always like that when I come to Atlanta. It's
like a home from home.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Yes, it's a great city to really be and so
I love that you say that. So tell me more
when you typically come to Atlanta, where do you go?
What are your go to spots?
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Magic city? Yes, and then there's like.
Speaker 3 (00:48):
A few food joints as well, but I can't really remember.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Yeah them off the tad.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
That's right. What do you like to eat? What do
you typically order? I guess in Atlanta because you know,
you have certain spots for certain types of food.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
I love the waffle House. Yes, yes, and it's open
twenty four hours.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
Hello at the Magic City. You might want to go.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Yeah, I'm trying to stop off last night, but yeah
it's too late. I love it.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
I love it well. You are an artist, an amazing artist.
I can say so myself doing amazing things. I really
wanted to talk into the music for a second. But
for those who don't know, how would you describe your sound?
Speaker 2 (01:23):
How would I describe myself?
Speaker 3 (01:24):
So I would say it's like R and B but
with a twist, Yes, it's it's not like you know
what as well, I'm trying to capture a nostalgic old
school feel, like like when Timberland was on the bottoms
yes Elia days, and I want to go back for
that sound that we're missing now, like with the eight Aways,
(01:47):
with the like the orchestra, like just bring that real
vibe of music back. And you know it's even though
I am from the UK, I've grown up listening to
so much old school R and B that like, that's
been my whole life. So for me to now be
able to capture that again and bring back that essence,
(02:08):
it's really dope for me as an artist and I'm
enjoying like this sound more than any other sound that
I've ever done.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Yeah, which is great. I'm happy you said that because
we don't get that anymore. So it really makes your
your music different in the R and B soul type space.
But are there any other differences that you would say
makes you different from some of the other artists that's
out today.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
I think we're all different in unique ways.
Speaker 3 (02:34):
And I always salute any any artists because that has
a talent and a craft and that actually puts work
in because it's not easy to do this, to get
up every day to chase your dreams, you know, and
obviously in the industry sometimes you get a lot of
doors shut in your face. So just to keep pushing
and to keep having that you know about you like
it's iconic. So everyone's iconic in their own ways. Everyone's
(02:56):
different in their own ways, and I kind of just
have to salute everyone like that's in this same industry.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
I love that and a lot of great women doing
amazing things and men too, so we do give them
their flowers. Right, Okay, let's talk about your newest song, Faithful.
It's a vibe I can say you, how would you
or no not, how would you what or who was
the inspiration for that particular song.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Right. So again I was with my producer and I
was just saying to him like I needed to channel Timberland,
channel that era like I was going back.
Speaker 3 (03:25):
I was putting some old school stuff on the TV,
like documentaries and like bts of them. Like I just
really needed him to channel that era. It's like I
got it and I'm like no, like you need to
you know, yeah like that. And because that that song
for me was because I'm very melodic, so when I
go into the studio, like I would lead off melody,
(03:47):
so I would just home some stuff like home me
out and then I'll put the words to it.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
So for me, it's a spiritual process.
Speaker 3 (03:53):
And that song for me was like one of the
first tape because I'm releasing a tape soon yeah, and
it'll be my first ever body of work. Faithful was
the first song that I actually created, like going into
this space.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Yes, So it is very special to me.
Speaker 1 (04:08):
I love that and it's a beautiful song. For those
who haven't heard it, need to go out and listen
to that one. So when we hear Faithful and you're
talking about you have a body of work coming out soon.
Is that typically what we're going to hear from you,
or are you still exploring your your avenue or avenues
that you want to pursue.
Speaker 3 (04:25):
Right, So, I'm very multi faced when it comes to genres, Right.
I just think at the moment, it's important for me
to leave my imprint on a sound, and then once
I have that sound in the back, I will then
start to give them pieces of other little.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
Vibes, I e.
Speaker 3 (04:43):
The Afro B, the afro swing, like R and B
pop and certain commercial avenues that when it's the right time,
we'll step into that space.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
I love it, Okay, So let's talk about this body
of work that you have. I need something, a release date,
a title, you know, how many songs? Give me something
about it? When can we expect it? And so forth.
Speaker 3 (05:02):
So it's nine tracks. Originally it was meant to drop
this side of the year. However, we decided to just
give Faithful a proper push and then we'll be dropping
the tape early next.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
Year January February.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
I can't say, Okay, you're gonna try at least get
something out of you. So is this a body of
work where it's just you on the project or did
you put any features on it?
Speaker 2 (05:27):
Me, my guitarist, and the same producer. I love it.
We just locked in. We did this tape in the
space of like two weeks.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Yeah, okay, tell me more about that process and the
two weeks that you really did, you know, have for
this body of work. What was that like for you?
Speaker 3 (05:41):
It was? It was it was amazing actually, Like you know,
I love the guitar. I love how the guitar sounds.
I think that's my favorite instrument. And also I'm not
really a person where I don't go into the studio
and listen to beats and be like, I like that beat.
It's hard for me sometimes, Okay. I like to go
off the instrument, do acoustic first, really connect to it,
(06:03):
really feel it, and then the beat can be added
in and.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
That's like kind of the process.
Speaker 3 (06:08):
So it's like an acoustic vibe and then we kind
of turn it into the production.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
So that's kind of how it went. I love it.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
What else gets you into the space to really record
the single, the song, the album and you're talking about,
you know, going through the acoustics first before you record.
Are there any other things you notice that you do
to really make sure you put the best body at
work out there.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
I mean real life as well. That helps.
Speaker 3 (06:32):
As a woman, you go through so many different emotions
with men, with family, with life, you know, heartbreak, love,
and I just think at the time when I was
doing this tape, I was in such a space going
through all these different emotions at one time. So I
was able to capture all the emotions and then put
it into the music.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
So that's what really made me be able to talk
my stuff.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
I love it. I don't know I love it though,
but we appreciate that. No, and people are really gonna
enjoy what you put out there because it's real and
it's authentic. So really excited about that one. So tell
me more about some of your biggest inspiration. I know
you mentioned Timberland with the type of music, but who
else inspires you? You know, current paths or whatever the case.
Speaker 3 (07:18):
So current definitely like Sissa, Somma Walker, Brent fires her,
love her, yes, all great love her.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
So and then if.
Speaker 3 (07:30):
We're talking like past, I'll definitely say Aliyah, Alicia Keys,
Mariah Carey in the Houston TLC, SWV, Brandy.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
You know, amazing ones, out there really good inspirations and
we appreciate that. So we talked inspirations. What about collapse?
Who would you like to collaborate with if you can pick,
let's just say three three Top Collapse, three.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Top Collapse her, yes, Brent Fires and Lauren Hill.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Oh that's actually amazing. That's a great little lineup. So
I'm thankful for that. Okay, So we know that you
are performing opening up for Divido actually tonight. Yes, we're
in Atlanta here. Tell me more about that process of
how you got involved with that and how you feel
about this performance coming up.
Speaker 3 (08:17):
It's actually it's crazy because when I think about State
Farm Arena, yes, I haven't done any shows all yeah,
because I've just been working, I'm perfecting my sound. So
now to pop out at my first show, to be
asked to support the State Farm Arena for Divido and
such an incredible artist as well, Like, it's mind blowing.
Speaker 2 (08:37):
It's kind of overwhelming. So I'm excited. Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
Yeah, what did you do to really prepare for this show?
Speaker 3 (08:43):
I mean there's been a lot of preparation, but you know,
there's a lot of preparations, and the preparations never stop.
You know, because it's one of them things where you
always have to be ready, stay ready.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
So yeah, are we ready and we're going to give
a great show.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
Yes, let's go, and we're excited to see it. For
those who are here in Atlanta, it's going to be
a really good one. So you're doing so many amazing things.
The first real body work is coming out. We have,
you know, performances like at the Safe Farm Arena. If
you could put it into your mind, what would be
that I made it moment in this industry? Or have
you had it already?
Speaker 2 (09:20):
I haven't had it yet, Okay, what.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
Would that moment look like for you?
Speaker 2 (09:23):
You know?
Speaker 3 (09:24):
I always say it would be a feeling, And when
that feeling comes, you just know, because it's like when
all that hard work plays off and it's like I
can feel it coming, but it's like I would just
know when I hit that place.
Speaker 2 (09:38):
So I can't speak on it yet, yes, but I
just know when it comes. Oh No, you know what.
We did it, guys, we did it. I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
What else are you hoping to accomplish before the end
of the year when you have what less than sixty
days left? So what are you trying to do before
the year ends, before twenty twenty five hits.
Speaker 3 (09:54):
Well, I recently just underwent a big rebrand back home
in the UK.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
I came in the game as.
Speaker 3 (10:00):
A rapper five years ago, and then I left a
major deal and decided, like I really wanted to sing
that was my passion.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
Yeah, obviously, now I'm.
Speaker 3 (10:09):
Able to be independent and free. I've rebranded myself and
now I'm able to do the music that I really
resonate with. So at the end of the year, I've
already accomplished what I wanted to achieve this year. I've
just released my first song under the rebrand, so I'm
feeling great and I just feel like anything from this
moment will.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Be a bonus at this point.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
I love that. I'm happy you touched on that, and
now I do want to talk about it a little
bit more since you opened it up. Tell me more
about why you decided to leave that deal. And also,
I know you mentioned you make music more now that
you resonate with, but why didn't you feel like you know,
being a rapper was a good choice for you.
Speaker 3 (10:49):
I mean, in the UK, we have not that many
female rappers compared to America, so obviously been signed into
my deal as a rapper.
Speaker 2 (10:57):
I think they just kind of want to hold on
to that.
Speaker 3 (11:01):
Yeah, and they were like no, please, I'm like, I
want to sing and they're like no, I'm like, please,
let me do this.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
I can do this. And they're like, how how are
you going to go from that to that?
Speaker 3 (11:11):
Yeah?
Speaker 2 (11:11):
I'm like please.
Speaker 3 (11:12):
But then it didn't work out and nothing bad happened.
You know, I can't say anything like that. It was
just more creative direction. And you know, the A and
RS I was working with, I don't think they could
see this side of La la. So I had to
take myself out of that situation and build from the
ground up and prove myself, you know, and really show them,
(11:33):
like do you know what I actually can be? This
R and B soft girl can be vulnerable. I can
give them melody with ease.
Speaker 1 (11:42):
With ease is the key word, and you are doing
it and doing it well. So tell me more. Would
you want to stay independent or if the right deal
came along? Would you entertain it.
Speaker 2 (11:52):
If the right deal came along? You know, listen, I
came from nothing at the end of the day.
Speaker 3 (11:58):
So we're always building to be in a better position,
right However, I love the independent game. I love how
it feels, I love the freedom, I love the creative control.
But I would never close off any options. And that's
just how I am.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
I love it.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
Yeah, So one last question before we get out of here,
twenty twenty five, I know the EPs dropping or the
album's dropping, what else can we expect from Lalla in
twenty twenty five?
Speaker 3 (12:21):
So twenty twenty five, I'm definitely focusing on the States more.
I have some big features that I'm working on right now.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
I really just want to open up.
Speaker 3 (12:31):
The eyes of America to who I am and what
I can offer, and then, yeah, just focus on that now,
and just bridging the gap between London and the States,
especially with R and B being so big out here
and not so big at home, so being able to
be here and to merge it and to show people
like you now kind of what elimated.
Speaker 2 (12:50):
Yeah, you know, there's still space for more people to
do that. So I think this is what I'm about
to do.
Speaker 1 (12:56):
Okay, would you ever move over here to the States?
Oh yeah, okay, you go. What state city would you
live in if you decide to move?
Speaker 3 (13:03):
I think Atlanta because it's just so easy to kind
of maneuver and if you know the right people, you're
always going to be Okay.
Speaker 2 (13:09):
Yeah, al A is like too big and like out
there for me.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
I get it.
Speaker 2 (13:14):
I do like l A, you know, but I think Atlanta.
It's like a home from home New York crazy.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
It's insane from the York really okay.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Yeah, it's too much going on so much.
Speaker 1 (13:24):
Yeah, and I don't like the cold either, so I
get that.
Speaker 2 (13:27):
And the rats huge.
Speaker 1 (13:31):
I love it. So, Lala, tell people how they can
follow you on social media.
Speaker 3 (13:34):
Right so on Instagram, handle, Spotify, and YouTube.
Speaker 2 (13:38):
This is Lala music.
Speaker 1 (13:40):
I love it. Any last words you want to leave
with the people before we get on out.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
Of here, I mean stream faithful. That's it.
Speaker 1 (13:46):
Such a good song. I'm excited people to hear it
once again. Alexandria Kimoni in the studio with Laala.
Speaker 2 (13:51):
Thank you, guys,
What's up, guys? Is a girl Alexandria Ikeamoni in the studio.
iHeartRadio with Alala. How you doing girl, And I'm doing well.
Thank you. Happy to have your studio by the way,
for having me, Yes, happy to have you. Great energy,
great vies. Ready to talk about music. I'm so excited.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
By the way, you obviously are not from here from Atlanta,
But tell me more about how's your trip been going
since you've been in Atlanta.
Speaker 3 (00:23):
I love Atlanta. It's very welcoming. As soon as everyone
hears the accent you're from London. Yeah, yeah, and then yeah,
everyone's just really warm.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
It's always like that when I come to Atlanta. It's
like a home from home.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Yes, it's a great city to really be and so
I love that you say that. So tell me more
when you typically come to Atlanta, where do you go?
What are your go to spots?
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Magic city? Yes, and then there's like.
Speaker 3 (00:48):
A few food joints as well, but I can't really remember.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Yeah them off the tad.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
That's right. What do you like to eat? What do
you typically order? I guess in Atlanta because you know,
you have certain spots for certain types of food.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
I love the waffle House. Yes, yes, and it's open
twenty four hours.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
Hello at the Magic City. You might want to go.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Yeah, I'm trying to stop off last night, but yeah
it's too late. I love it.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
I love it well. You are an artist, an amazing artist.
I can say so myself doing amazing things. I really
wanted to talk into the music for a second. But
for those who don't know, how would you describe your sound?
Speaker 2 (01:23):
How would I describe myself?
Speaker 3 (01:24):
So I would say it's like R and B but
with a twist, Yes, it's it's not like you know
what as well, I'm trying to capture a nostalgic old
school feel, like like when Timberland was on the bottoms
yes Elia days, and I want to go back for
that sound that we're missing now, like with the eight Aways,
(01:47):
with the like the orchestra, like just bring that real
vibe of music back. And you know it's even though
I am from the UK, I've grown up listening to
so much old school R and B that like, that's
been my whole life. So for me to now be
able to capture that again and bring back that essence,
(02:08):
it's really dope for me as an artist and I'm
enjoying like this sound more than any other sound that
I've ever done.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Yeah, which is great. I'm happy you said that because
we don't get that anymore. So it really makes your
your music different in the R and B soul type space.
But are there any other differences that you would say
makes you different from some of the other artists that's
out today.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
I think we're all different in unique ways.
Speaker 3 (02:34):
And I always salute any any artists because that has
a talent and a craft and that actually puts work
in because it's not easy to do this, to get
up every day to chase your dreams, you know, and
obviously in the industry sometimes you get a lot of
doors shut in your face. So just to keep pushing
and to keep having that you know about you like
it's iconic. So everyone's iconic in their own ways. Everyone's
(02:56):
different in their own ways, and I kind of just
have to salute everyone like that's in this same industry.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
I love that and a lot of great women doing
amazing things and men too, so we do give them
their flowers. Right, Okay, let's talk about your newest song, Faithful.
It's a vibe I can say you, how would you
or no not, how would you what or who was
the inspiration for that particular song.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Right. So again I was with my producer and I
was just saying to him like I needed to channel Timberland,
channel that era like I was going back.
Speaker 3 (03:25):
I was putting some old school stuff on the TV,
like documentaries and like bts of them. Like I just
really needed him to channel that era. It's like I
got it and I'm like no, like you need to
you know, yeah like that. And because that that song
for me was because I'm very melodic, so when I
go into the studio, like I would lead off melody,
(03:47):
so I would just home some stuff like home me
out and then I'll put the words to it.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
So for me, it's a spiritual process.
Speaker 3 (03:53):
And that song for me was like one of the
first tape because I'm releasing a tape soon yeah, and
it'll be my first ever body of work. Faithful was
the first song that I actually created, like going into
this space.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Yes, So it is very special to me.
Speaker 1 (04:08):
I love that and it's a beautiful song. For those
who haven't heard it, need to go out and listen
to that one. So when we hear Faithful and you're
talking about you have a body of work coming out soon.
Is that typically what we're going to hear from you,
or are you still exploring your your avenue or avenues
that you want to pursue.
Speaker 3 (04:25):
Right, So, I'm very multi faced when it comes to genres, Right.
I just think at the moment, it's important for me
to leave my imprint on a sound, and then once
I have that sound in the back, I will then
start to give them pieces of other little.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
Vibes, I e.
Speaker 3 (04:43):
The Afro B, the afro swing, like R and B
pop and certain commercial avenues that when it's the right time,
we'll step into that space.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
I love it, Okay, So let's talk about this body
of work that you have. I need something, a release date,
a title, you know, how many songs? Give me something
about it? When can we expect it? And so forth.
Speaker 3 (05:02):
So it's nine tracks. Originally it was meant to drop
this side of the year. However, we decided to just
give Faithful a proper push and then we'll be dropping
the tape early next.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
Year January February.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
I can't say, Okay, you're gonna try at least get
something out of you. So is this a body of
work where it's just you on the project or did
you put any features on it?
Speaker 2 (05:27):
Me, my guitarist, and the same producer. I love it.
We just locked in. We did this tape in the
space of like two weeks.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Yeah, okay, tell me more about that process and the
two weeks that you really did, you know, have for
this body of work. What was that like for you?
Speaker 3 (05:41):
It was? It was it was amazing actually, Like you know,
I love the guitar. I love how the guitar sounds.
I think that's my favorite instrument. And also I'm not
really a person where I don't go into the studio
and listen to beats and be like, I like that beat.
It's hard for me sometimes, Okay. I like to go
off the instrument, do acoustic first, really connect to it,
(06:03):
really feel it, and then the beat can be added
in and.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
That's like kind of the process.
Speaker 3 (06:08):
So it's like an acoustic vibe and then we kind
of turn it into the production.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
So that's kind of how it went. I love it.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
What else gets you into the space to really record
the single, the song, the album and you're talking about,
you know, going through the acoustics first before you record.
Are there any other things you notice that you do
to really make sure you put the best body at
work out there.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
I mean real life as well. That helps.
Speaker 3 (06:32):
As a woman, you go through so many different emotions
with men, with family, with life, you know, heartbreak, love,
and I just think at the time when I was
doing this tape, I was in such a space going
through all these different emotions at one time. So I
was able to capture all the emotions and then put
it into the music.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
So that's what really made me be able to talk
my stuff.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
I love it. I don't know I love it though,
but we appreciate that. No, and people are really gonna
enjoy what you put out there because it's real and
it's authentic. So really excited about that one. So tell
me more about some of your biggest inspiration. I know
you mentioned Timberland with the type of music, but who
else inspires you? You know, current paths or whatever the case.
Speaker 3 (07:18):
So current definitely like Sissa, Somma Walker, Brent fires her,
love her, yes, all great love her.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
So and then if.
Speaker 3 (07:30):
We're talking like past, I'll definitely say Aliyah, Alicia Keys,
Mariah Carey in the Houston TLC, SWV, Brandy.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
You know, amazing ones, out there really good inspirations and
we appreciate that. So we talked inspirations. What about collapse?
Who would you like to collaborate with if you can pick,
let's just say three three Top Collapse, three.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Top Collapse her, yes, Brent Fires and Lauren Hill.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Oh that's actually amazing. That's a great little lineup. So
I'm thankful for that. Okay, So we know that you
are performing opening up for Divido actually tonight. Yes, we're
in Atlanta here. Tell me more about that process of
how you got involved with that and how you feel
about this performance coming up.
Speaker 3 (08:17):
It's actually it's crazy because when I think about State
Farm Arena, yes, I haven't done any shows all yeah,
because I've just been working, I'm perfecting my sound. So
now to pop out at my first show, to be
asked to support the State Farm Arena for Divido and
such an incredible artist as well, Like, it's mind blowing.
Speaker 2 (08:37):
It's kind of overwhelming. So I'm excited. Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
Yeah, what did you do to really prepare for this show?
Speaker 3 (08:43):
I mean there's been a lot of preparation, but you know,
there's a lot of preparations, and the preparations never stop.
You know, because it's one of them things where you
always have to be ready, stay ready.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
So yeah, are we ready and we're going to give
a great show.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
Yes, let's go, and we're excited to see it. For
those who are here in Atlanta, it's going to be
a really good one. So you're doing so many amazing things.
The first real body work is coming out. We have,
you know, performances like at the Safe Farm Arena. If
you could put it into your mind, what would be
that I made it moment in this industry? Or have
you had it already?
Speaker 2 (09:20):
I haven't had it yet, Okay, what.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
Would that moment look like for you?
Speaker 2 (09:23):
You know?
Speaker 3 (09:24):
I always say it would be a feeling, And when
that feeling comes, you just know, because it's like when
all that hard work plays off and it's like I
can feel it coming, but it's like I would just
know when I hit that place.
Speaker 2 (09:38):
So I can't speak on it yet, yes, but I
just know when it comes. Oh No, you know what.
We did it, guys, we did it. I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
What else are you hoping to accomplish before the end
of the year when you have what less than sixty
days left? So what are you trying to do before
the year ends, before twenty twenty five hits.
Speaker 3 (09:54):
Well, I recently just underwent a big rebrand back home
in the UK.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
I came in the game as.
Speaker 3 (10:00):
A rapper five years ago, and then I left a
major deal and decided, like I really wanted to sing
that was my passion.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
Yeah, obviously, now I'm.
Speaker 3 (10:09):
Able to be independent and free. I've rebranded myself and
now I'm able to do the music that I really
resonate with. So at the end of the year, I've
already accomplished what I wanted to achieve this year. I've
just released my first song under the rebrand, so I'm
feeling great and I just feel like anything from this
moment will.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Be a bonus at this point.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
I love that. I'm happy you touched on that, and
now I do want to talk about it a little
bit more since you opened it up. Tell me more
about why you decided to leave that deal. And also,
I know you mentioned you make music more now that
you resonate with, but why didn't you feel like you know,
being a rapper was a good choice for you.
Speaker 3 (10:49):
I mean, in the UK, we have not that many
female rappers compared to America, so obviously been signed into
my deal as a rapper.
Speaker 2 (10:57):
I think they just kind of want to hold on
to that.
Speaker 3 (11:01):
Yeah, and they were like no, please, I'm like, I
want to sing and they're like no, I'm like, please,
let me do this.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
I can do this. And they're like, how how are
you going to go from that to that?
Speaker 3 (11:11):
Yeah?
Speaker 2 (11:11):
I'm like please.
Speaker 3 (11:12):
But then it didn't work out and nothing bad happened.
You know, I can't say anything like that. It was
just more creative direction. And you know, the A and
RS I was working with, I don't think they could
see this side of La la. So I had to
take myself out of that situation and build from the
ground up and prove myself, you know, and really show them,
(11:33):
like do you know what I actually can be? This
R and B soft girl can be vulnerable. I can
give them melody with ease.
Speaker 1 (11:42):
With ease is the key word, and you are doing
it and doing it well. So tell me more. Would
you want to stay independent or if the right deal
came along? Would you entertain it.
Speaker 2 (11:52):
If the right deal came along? You know, listen, I
came from nothing at the end of the day.
Speaker 3 (11:58):
So we're always building to be in a better position,
right However, I love the independent game. I love how
it feels, I love the freedom, I love the creative control.
But I would never close off any options. And that's
just how I am.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
I love it.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
Yeah, So one last question before we get out of here,
twenty twenty five, I know the EPs dropping or the
album's dropping, what else can we expect from Lalla in
twenty twenty five?
Speaker 3 (12:21):
So twenty twenty five, I'm definitely focusing on the States more.
I have some big features that I'm working on right now.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
I really just want to open up.
Speaker 3 (12:31):
The eyes of America to who I am and what
I can offer, and then, yeah, just focus on that now,
and just bridging the gap between London and the States,
especially with R and B being so big out here
and not so big at home, so being able to
be here and to merge it and to show people
like you now kind of what elimated.
Speaker 2 (12:50):
Yeah, you know, there's still space for more people to
do that. So I think this is what I'm about
to do.
Speaker 1 (12:56):
Okay, would you ever move over here to the States?
Oh yeah, okay, you go. What state city would you
live in if you decide to move?
Speaker 3 (13:03):
I think Atlanta because it's just so easy to kind
of maneuver and if you know the right people, you're
always going to be Okay.
Speaker 2 (13:09):
Yeah, al A is like too big and like out
there for me.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
I get it.
Speaker 2 (13:14):
I do like l A, you know, but I think Atlanta.
It's like a home from home New York crazy.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
It's insane from the York really okay.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Yeah, it's too much going on so much.
Speaker 1 (13:24):
Yeah, and I don't like the cold either, so I
get that.
Speaker 2 (13:27):
And the rats huge.
Speaker 1 (13:31):
I love it. So, Lala, tell people how they can
follow you on social media.
Speaker 3 (13:34):
Right so on Instagram, handle, Spotify, and YouTube.
Speaker 2 (13:38):
This is Lala music.
Speaker 1 (13:40):
I love it. Any last words you want to leave
with the people before we get on out.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
Of here, I mean stream faithful. That's it.
Speaker 1 (13:46):
Such a good song. I'm excited people to hear it
once again. Alexandria Kimoni in the studio with Laala.
Speaker 2 (13:51):
Thank you, guys,
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