LSK
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Origin | Kent, United Kingdom |
Genres | Hip hop, reggae |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Sony Music UK |
Members | Leigh Stephen Kenny |
LSK (born Leigh Stephen Kenny,[1] 26 July 1971 in Kent, England) is a British singer, songwriter and record producer based in Leeds, who uses a mix of reggae, punk rock and hip hop. He originated a style that has been compared to The Streets,[2] which is mentioned in a song on his second album, Outlaw.[3] He has collaborated with the dance act Faithless since 2004.
Biography
Prior to his solo career, Kenny was the frontman of the group Bedlam Ago Go, which was signed to Sony Soho Square and released one album, Estate Style Entertainment, in 1997.
His debut solo album was the self-titled LSK but also known as Mozaik, was released in 2003. Oulaw followed in 2003, which remains his latest solo album to-date.
LSK first collaborated with Faithless on their 2004 album, No Roots and has continued as a touring and recording musician with the group.[4] In 2024, he collaborated with the band on "I'm Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)", a tribute to their late founding vocalist Maxi Jazz.[5]
Kenny is the older brother of English R&B artist Rhianna.[6]
LSK is also an artist and has designed for various clients including Faithless and Nightmares on Wax.
Discography
Albums
Solo
- LSK (2000)
- Outlaw (2003)
with Faithless
- No Roots (2004)
- To All New Arrivals (2007)
- The Dance (2010)
- All Blessed (2020)
- Champion Sound (2024)
Solo singles
- "Hate or Love" (April 2000)
- "Roots (The Fruit of Many)" (August 2000)
- "The Biggest Fool" (November 2000)
- "Rap Starr" (June 2003)
References
- ^ Album: LSK. The Independent. 13 June 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ LSK: Outlaw. No Ripchord. 8 August 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ LSK, Outlaw (Sony) ****. York Press. 3 July 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Faithless – All Blessed (Deluxe). Electrobuzz. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Faithless offer emotional tribute to Maxi Jazz in new single, 'I'm Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)'. Mixmag. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Rhianna, Artist Biography by Jon O'Brien
External links
- Official website
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