A Lie

LaLion

A passionate track with an outstanding genre fusion.

LaLion is a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, and engineer. As a man of many talents, his influences come from different alleys. LaLion “flawlessly bends genres such as rock, rap, indie, pop, and grunge, carefully assembling compelling inspirations [t]hat speak to fans across the globe.” With seven mixtapes and over 200 singles, he’s earned more than 35 million streams and 360,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Some of his previous songs include “Punk,” “Chris Tucker,” and “Medication.” These songs, and more, are available on Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and his own website. One of LaLion’s recent drops is the EP GET UP! LaLion’s newest hit is the alternative track “A Lie.”

For anyone who enjoys dissonant movie backtracks, this may be something up your alley. “A Lie” beautifully blends elements of pop, rock, and hip-hop for a slightly-off sensation. The song itself is the next great escape tale, a story of love and adventure beyond what we call normal. Lyrics like “I don’t know if I’ll survive / Look you right into your eyes / And promise they won’t take my life / A lie” and “Drive through the city yelling ain’t no stopping greed / Bonny Clyde until I die I’ll be your villain company” tells the captivating story of “two bank-robbing lovers.” It’s all about exactly what it takes to make this kind of crazy thing work. A genre-fusing sound and plenty of powerful moments create an alternative tune that showcases the artist’s unique style. So, stream LaLion to press play and experience the bittersweet tale of “A Lie.”

Shari Hirsch

Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.