Surrounded By Idiots - #023 - LEKAN

Lekan (Familiar, Need Somebody, Pray For Me) first generation Nigerian-American R&B singer/songwriter/musician discuss his inviting music rooted in Classic R&B, while also dipping into other eras and genres—weaving soul, pop, and trap together to create his unique, timeless sound shares his upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, and his early exposure to music through the church. We dive into his aspiration for his music to transcend time, and his perspective on the balance between digital accessibility vs human interaction. He reflects on the support from his family, the importance of vulnerability in creative spaces, and the significance of a healthy mindset. Lekan also shares his interests outside of music, the impact of influential individuals in his life, and his recent single "Pray For Me" "Know for sure that's probably my biggest goal is to be timeless. Like I want my music to really actually like transcend the test of time" -Lekan --------------------------- S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow Lekan https://www.instagram.com/lekan.official https://twitter.com/lekanofficiall