The Leano is a creative force residing in the North of London. First and Foremost The Leano is a rapper and poet who has been performing for over ten years in London and across the UKl. Beginning at the tender age of 14 he has pushed many nights throughout the country encouraging artistic expression and creativity from BASS BEHAVIOUR in Hull to SUNDAY SOUNDTRACK in London.
Most recently, he has become an intergral part of the UK hiphop scene by promoting and hosting london's finest hiphop night SCRATCHCLUBWEDNESDAY at The Social W1 every other wednesday and sometimes on saturdays! This night has provided a much needed stage for london's best and biggest hiphop acts from Stig and Syntax to Skrein, to kashmere and the anomalies, we've welcomed them all.
He also is the current host of London's longest running freestyle extravaganza 'SUNDAY CIPHER' which used to reside in The Dragon Bar but now has moved to Herbal.
.. But hosting london's leading night is not Leano's only strength. He is a rapper and poet who is constantly pushing the boundaries of rap through his music. Not contented with the use of Sample banks and loops he has created a completely different sound that has redefined the rules of the genre. His new album 'JUST ANOTHER HUMAN BEING' is testament to this.
Two years ago, The Leano released STEPS TO LEANOLAND, his debut album under his own independent label COLARJRECORDS and it sold over 1000 copies across the country gaining national airplay and critical acclaim without the help of management or PR. These songs are still available to buy below...
The Leano is not just a promoter and performer, he is also an education artist working across the country attempting to teach young people the joy of creativity through words. His workshops presently encourage young people to write poetry and rap about themselves and their society, trying their hardest to stay away from the false ideologies of the BLING culture...Over 5 years of teaching he has gained training and experience from a range of different organisations including POINTBLANK, Apples and Snakes and Bigfoot... this has led to his realisation of THE UPLIFT PROJECT Ltd, a course that attempts to get young people creating a song and music video within a ten hour course.
If you would like THE LEANO to come to your school, youth club or party please contact me personally at leano55@hotmail.com
Watch your thoughts ; they become words. Watch your words ; they become actions. Watch your actions ; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character . Watch your character; it becomes your destiny
Hey man, Arnon here, thanks for spreading the love thick at idlelive, was great to have you, awaiting your soon confirmation of another explosive Leano gig!
Hello sir, Hope you don't mind me leaving this bit of graffiti on your page. Hope alls well. Wish I was playing secret garden. I was there in 2005. It is great! Sean :)
when is the first music festival you arre playing at? i wouldnt mind coming along to see what it's like and stuff. been listening to the album like everyday. it wakes me up in the morning, and gives a real soothing feeling at night :) keep it up, i expect nother one pretty soon :P...
arj, just thought I'd let you know how much I love the new album.....its been a while since i listened to an album for the first time...and then listened to the whole thing straight afterwards again!!! 'the great human being'....that got about 5 plays back to back. so many wicked tracks, such a deep and rich sound....love it, well done!!! Performance was sick too. Good work!
