I’m a systematic person, I’m deeply organised, which is why every track on my iPod is organised too. I have a rock playlist, an rnb playlist, an old school playlist and so forth. But when I heard Lazee’s debut single Hold On, I had a dilemma on my hands.
The track had to go somewhere, but where? Lazee’s smooth flow suggested it was hip hop, but the Swedish rock group Neverstore’s sample on the chorus suggested it was indie rock. With no real answer I left it, and decided to create a new playlist, entitled ‘something different’ with Hold On being the only track that makes up the playlist.
Born in Sweden and originally from Ghanaian decent, but rapping in English, Lazee’s music is rooted in hip hop, but he doesn’t stop there. Lazee’s eclectic sound is hip hop, drum & bass, grime and house all fused together which stems from his ultimate goal – making good music.
His debut single Hold On is a fine blend of hip hop and rock, and he reveals that the track almost never got to him because he nearly turned it down before even hearing it.
Despite the fact that this will be Lazee’s introduction to the UK, the Swedish star has been around for some time. Hold On went Gold in Sweden and reached number two in the iTunes chart. The track reached as far as the States and caught the ear of Fred Durst who flew Lazee out to record another version of the track.
Working with DJ Kay Slay was what has undoubtedly propelled Lazee to greater heights, which now sees him recognised in the UK and Japan, as well as Australia, South Africa and France. And despite going by the name of Lazee, his stage name doesn’t reflect his dedicated work ethic to music which he feels was instilled in him through his upbringing and his Ghanaian background.
After generating huge hype in Europe, Lazee now plans to focus on creating new material for his new album – Setting Standards.
And it’s entirely that, versatility on a variety of beats coupled with a smooth flow, Lazee has all the making of a very talented artist.
First of all it’s ishi not yishi.
It wasn’t “Hold On” it was Lazee’s debut single “Rock Away” and they made a remix of that track + another track for Fred’s album.