Drawing from her life experiences in Lagos, New York, and London, Kah-Lo's music has always embodied a joyful celebration. Her unique blend of dance-pop, delivered with hypnotic deadpan vocals, has earned her a global fan base. After viral successes with tracks like "Rinse & Repeat" and "Fake ID, "Kah-Lo took a moment to reassess her artistic direction. While her signature party-ready energy remained, she sought to delve deeper into her emotions on songs from her major-label debut album, ‘pain/ pleasure.’
Driven by a desire to challenge stereotypes and assert her identity, she turned to Jeff Tweedy's ‘How To Write One Song’ to help translate her emotions into music. The 14 tracks on ‘pain/pleasure' reflect her personal and professional challenges, offering a spectrum of emotions from longing in "Runway" to defiant self-assurance in "Unbothered." On its lead single, “fund$," Kah-Loraps about the frustrations of having money owed to her in the music industry. The album embodies the dichotomy of "pain and pleasure."
Kah-Lo initially gained recognition with her feature on Riton’s "Rinse & Repeat" in 2016, which led to a Grammy nomination. Her journey began in Lagos, where she grew up, and she was determined to pursue a career in music. Inspired by a diverse range of artists, her stage name, Kah-Lo, pays homage to the renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, known for her autobiographical style. Kah-Lo's lyrics similarly draw from her own life experiences, creating an intimate connection with her music.
Stay in tune with us by signing up to our email list.
Don't worry, we won't spam you every day. We will only send you exclusive updates on events and big announcements.