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KAWAII HOE Delivers Masterful Debut Album ‘The Reality’
KAWAII HOE, the rising star known for their distinctive blend of pop, dance pop, electro pop, and hyperpop, is poised to make a significant impact on the music scene with the release of their debut album, ‘The Reality’. This date holds a special significance as it also marks their 27th birthday. Fans and critics alike are eager to experience the innovative soundscapes and genre-blending tracks that have become KAWAII HOE’s signature.
Originally from London and now based in Wexford, Ireland, KAWAII HOE has quickly emerged as a noteworthy voice in contemporary pop music. Their debut EP, ‘Dream On,’ received critical acclaim for its fresh and innovative approach, particularly the standout single ‘Colours Everywhere,’ which solidified their status as an artist to watch. Drawing inspiration from trailblazing contemporaries like 100 gecs, Charli XCX, and Dorian Electra, KAWAII HOE’s music offers a thrilling and unique listening experience.
‘The Reality’ explores themes of identity, self-expression, and the tension between fantasy and everyday life. The album maintains an infectious, dance-worthy energy throughout, with the focus track ‘Reality’ epitomizing these explorations. KAWAII HOE explains, “‘Reality’ explores the contrast between fantastical dreams of wealth and the everyday world. It captures both the allure of imagining a life of luxury and the grounding pull of actual circumstances, inviting listeners to reflect on their own aspirations and realities.”
A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, KAWAII HOE infuses their work with messages of inclusivity and self-expression, resonating deeply with a diverse audience. The album features the breakout single ‘What If I’m Rich & Famous,’ which has already garnered significant attention and praise across various media outlets in Ireland.
KAWAII HOE’s commitment to pushing musical boundaries is evident in the AI-driven production that defines ‘The Reality.’ This cutting-edge technology creates a vibrant sonic playground that celebrates both dreams and truths, challenging conventions and redefining the pop genre with every beat.
With ‘The Reality,’ KAWAII HOE cements their place at the forefront of pop music’s evolution. As they continue to challenge and captivate listeners, there’s no doubt that KAWAII HOE is set to leave a lasting mark on the music world.
This October, Hip-hop inna yardie style (old school fusion between reggae and hip-hop) collective L’Entourloop are set to rock UK stages, with shows in Liverpool, London & Bristol. Their Bristol date at The Trinity Center and their first London date at Village Underground are already SOLD OUT, leading to a second London date being added to deal with the high demand that L’Entourloop’s unforgettable shows create.
The dates will see L’entourloop hitting higher than ever as they perform tracks from their huge back catalogue, as well as their latest 20 track album “La clarté dans la confusion” (“Clarity in Confusion”).
Produced in their now legendary Bandulu Studio, the new album is a result of a patient production process, carried out with care and passion. Throughout the album, L’Entourloop testifies in its own way via a puzzle of film samples, of this strange period that we have just gone through collectively, using all its savoir faire when it comes to make the people dance.
Since 1964, when the song “My Boy Lollipop” flooded the European radio airwaves, L’Entourloop’s love for reggae and its culture has never stopped growing. With this third album, they wanted to pay tribute to the legendary pioneers of this incredible movement – artists and producers such as Tom Wong, Count Machuki, Prince Buster and Lee “Scratch” Perry. An album which is a true declaration of love for soundsystem culture and its children – reggae, dancehall and hip-hop.
The success of their previous albums “Chickens in Your Town” (2015) and “Le Savoir Faire” (2017), with their famous “Banging Hip-Hop Inna Yardie Style” quickly brought L’Entourloop into the spotlight, along with their hundreds of shows performed all over Europe. The mysterious collective continues to bring together an ever-growing audience around the world, as proved by their hundreds of millions of plays on music platforms.
True lovers of vinyl and old cinema, in their perpetual quest for the ultimate sample, the insatiable diggers kept their fans waiting by first dropping the excellent DJ-Mix “Start From Scratch” in the summer of 2021, followed by a series of 3 official remixes, including the Reunion Island anthem “Li Sem”.
Another striking characteristic of L’Entourloop is the great ability of King James and Sir Johnny to gather incredible guests from around the world. Whether with Skarra Mucci and their now classic “Dreader Than Dread” or their excellent EP “Golden Nuggets” (2019), Capleton for the extravagant remix of “Burn Dem Down”, producer Panda Dub they collaborated with on “Le Bonheur” or French singer Biga Ranx for their hit “Push The Limits”, L’Entourloop has the gift of giving birth to collaborations that mark the spirits.
With no less than 32 guests from all over the world, MCs fling lyrics like guns like in a western movie and the new album is no exception!
On the reggae side, Jamaican legends such as Ken Boothe and Bounty Killer meet new generation stars such as Alborosie, Kabaka Pyramid, Queen Omega and Marcus Gad. On the hip-hop side Chali 2Na from legendary US group Jurassic 5, Swedish MC Promoe from Looptroop Rockers, US rapper Rêverie, the excellent JuJu Rogers, French beatmaker Degiheugi and the irresistible South African female rapper Dope St Jude all make appearances.
The UK vibe can also be felt with features from jungle and dancehall pioneers General Levy and Tippa Irie as well as heavyweights of the grime scene Flowdan, Lady Chann and Killa P. Fellow French artists are also in the spotlight with guests such as Big Red, O.B.F and Manudigital. To complete this amazing cast, L’Entourloop has once again called on the incomparable Troy Berkley from Bermuda and the talented trumpeter N’Zeng, formerly of Le Peuple de l’Herbe, to accompany the collective on the road alongwith a new addition – excellent Dutch rapper BlabberMouf, who has just joined the killer new live show.
L’Entourloop UK Tour 2024
05/10/2024- Liverpool (UK)- Hangar 34
06/10/2024- London (UK)- Village Underground – SOLD OUT
07/10/2024- London (UK)- Village Underground
08/10/2024- Bristol (UK)- Trinity Center- SOLD OUT
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