Jessy Lanza
Jessy Lanza | |
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| Born | 1985 (age 38–39) |
| Origin | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Electronic music, R&B, dance, Experimental |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, music producer, Song writer, vocalist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drum machine, keyboard, synth |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Hyperdub |
| Website | jessylanza |
Jessy Lanza is a Canadian electronic songwriter, producer and vocalist from Hamilton, Ontario.[1] Lanza was listed as one the best new artists of 2013 by XLR8R.[2] Her debut album, Pull My Hair Back, was mentioned by The Guardian as "...the latest and possibly greatest of the new ethereal soul girls"[3] and ranked #4 on Resident Advisor's Top 20 Albums of 2013.[4] Pull My Hair Back was co-written and co-produced with Jeremy Greenspan of Junior Boys and released on the UK's Hyperdub record label. Laced with funk, soul, R&B and haunting high-register vocals, Lanza cites Missy Elliot and Timbaland as early influences on her songwriting.[5] Lanza grew up playing piano and studying jazz.[6][7]
Discography
- Pull My Hair Back (2013) Hyperdub
References
- ^ Cox, Jamieson. "Jessy Lanza. Pull My Hair Back (Review)". Article. Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ "XLR8R's Best of 2013: New Artists". XLR8R. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ Lester, Paul. "Jessy Lanza". Guardian. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ "RA Poll: Top 20 albums of 2013". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ Lindsay, Benjamin. "JESSY LANZA, HAMILTON'S HEROINE". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ Ryce, Andrew. "Breaking Through: Jessy Lanza". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ Bentley, Jason. "KCRW Presents: Jessy Lanza". NPR. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
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