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Album Review: Le1f - Hey

Stephanie Tell

Brimming with style and personality, Le1f conveys a grimy, party feel within this minimalist, hip hop equivalent of junkyard music.

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Returning to his grinding dance roots, older favourite Wut features here on the first official release from New York's Le1f. His fast rapping skills on this track plus its rhythmic, horn-driven melody (undeniably the inspiration for Thrift Shop) can't help but impress. Other killer numbers include the eerily cool opener/title track, plus the scorching Boom; an infectious, weed-smoking anthem. Le1f's throaty, drawling style of rap possesses a cruel, darker edge that's completely becoming and carries weight. Brimming with style and personality, Le1f conveys a grimy, party feel within this minimalist, hip hop equivalent of junkyard music.