Leven Kali Returns After Six-Year Hiatus With New Album 'LK99,' Reflects on Beyoncé Collab and Quincy Jones Advice
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Elise Brisco
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Summary
After a six-year hiatus from solo work, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Leven Kali returns with his third LP 'LK99.' The article traces his musical journey from childhood drumming to collaborations with Beyoncé and advice from Quincy Jones, highlighting his evolution as an artist and his desire to inspire listeners through his renewed sound.
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The drumstick bag that I see in the video, I still have.
After a six-year break from solo work, the multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter renews his sound on his third LP 'LK99.'
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