Lekhem: The Raise
‘The Raise EP’ by Lekhem, a Soulful blend of old-school Hip Hop and R&B, with his trademark Reggae infusion, is a project all about transition. 'The Raise, for me, was made to show growth as a lyricist, producer and an overall artist.
'I only established myself a short while ago, but with so much change and progression along the way, it felt only right to document it in the best way I know how'.
The second release from West London’s self-entitled ‘Alien Resident’ is an 8-track audio notebook from a true creator at heart. A crucial ingredient in his recipe for life, environment weighs heavily in Lekhem’s work.
Mixing the diverse cultural influences of an American and West Indian childhood, with his mid-teen to adulthood in the United Kingdom; no lyricist or producer sounds quite like him.
Having learned far more than the basics from his Father’s studio sessions with musical legends, coupled with the ins and outs of television production from his Mother; Lekhem, meaning ‘Bread Maker’ in Hebrew, is never far from a kitchen! Whether edible or audible, the BakaBoi Entertainment Founder is forever cooking up delights.
‘Str8 Out Da Oven’, Lekhem’s debut mixtape in 2010, garnered him interest from several publications, including Essential Pop and Niji magazine. Joining forces with EricaSharlette Promotions at the start of 2011, the two worked diligently to build up an impressive social media portfolio and the Lekhem/BakaBoi brand, through regular appearances on the performance circuit and a significant visual catalogue.
Releasing music videos for signature track ‘Baker Boy’, ‘Magie Noir’ and interim track ‘Worth It’; the anticipation for ‘The Raise EP’ became apparent when the mixtape notched 3,150 downloads in its first week of release, based purely upon Word of Mouth, Twitter and Facebook promotion.
The gamble on the reputation Lekhem has built paid off, as download figures continue to soar at an unprecedented rate. After a phenomenal first month solely with the public, ’The Raise EP’ is now attached for media consideration.