Laila! presents her first album, "Gap Year." Unapologetic about his identity, the Londoner presents a 17-track album that invites you on a brave and personal journey into self-discovery, creative development, and authentic musical expression. Enveloped in a distinctive sonic style that merges alternative, R&B, and lo-fi elements.
"Talent Show" opens the album, featuring a compelling introduction to Laila!'s lyrical vocal style and intricate narratives. Supported by resonant electric guitar riffs, "Gap Year" confidently establishes her creative persona. From that point, "Gap Year" reveals itself through innovative production and touching lyrics, highlighting both Laila!'s vocal abilities and her skills as a producer, culminating in a duality that lies at the core of this work.
Notable features include "SINK 2 Rise", showcasing her light, jazzy-soulful vocals that glide and meander over opulent R&B production, offering a short insight into her talent for crafting soundscapes as fluid and adaptable as her narratives. Another beloved track, "Like That," along with the song "Could Be," showcases Laila!'s talent for merging vulnerability with infectious beats that never slow down. "Gap Year" lingers long after the final one has disappeared.
"Gap Year" occurs at the same time and has a duration of 44 minutes and 13 seconds. It’s a declaration. It showcases an artist's limitless creativity during a flourishing time, illustrating how pausing to reflect, contemplate, and document can produce something extraordinary.