LoP fuses R&B, soul, house, and conscious-driven lyricism for an electrifying mix for the dance floor.

House music has seen a reinvigoration in recent years via progressive creatives seeking to fuse classic disco, soul, funk and R&B with modern electronic sensibilities meant to relate to dance floors everywhere. At the forefront, artists like Walker & Royce have strove to lead this diverting wave of music via their label Rules Don’t Apply. 

For its latest release, the imprint joins forces with true-blue creative Life on Planets. Explore wayfaring creativity and full-fledged euphoria via the Nomad Lyfe EP, out January 21st. 

Nomad Lyfe is a two-sided EP featuring vocal led, dynamic dancefloor tracks. The project leads with the title track, which opens behind funky, static basslines.

“Don’t know where I’m about to stay tonight – all I know is Imma be alright” sets the tone for a DIY adventure in sound and intention. The lyrics proffers listeners to find independence in living their “Nomad Lyfe,” paralleled by freewheeling creativity experienced in the production. “UDidIt2Urself” is the B-side track on the EP – where fans will find more R&B-enthused production accented by melodic elements and dazzling arps.

The project was written in Baltimore – Life was living in an old row-house run by art collective, The Holy Underground. 

Paired with samples and virtual synthes, the producer used pitched down guitar and vocals recorded in his bedroom to create the final product. This accents his performance setup, which is a hybrid of DJ/live sets that include singing, guitar and spinning a wide array of influences. Most recently, he brought this to life on the road at Dirtybird Campout, playing live with Lubelski. 

Tell us about the genesis of your project. How did you get to where you are now?

I was busking on the streets of Baltimore and met a house music producer. After getting my music signed to Wolf + Lamb, they brought me into the dance music scene and I started touring all over the world. Along the way I learned to produce and DJ and now am releasing music with awesome labels like Rules Don’t Apply.

What do you think makes a great song? 

A great song should give you a vibe. You put it on and you get the mood. When the listener puts on the headphones and they can be transported to the world you create, that’s all that matters.

Who were your top 3 artists last year?

Galcher Lustwerk, Fee, Rochelle Jordan

What do you do when you’re feeling uninspired?

When I’m uninspired I try to absorb new information. Movies, books, articles, astrology, music. An idea from something that seems completely unrelated can determine the direction for a new song.

What are your 2022 projects and goals?

In 2022, I have a number of EPs coming along with some really dope music videos!! I hope to incorporate more live elements this year and would like to work on building a band around the project. I also want to develop an album.

Tell us about your latest release and how it came about.

Nomad Lyfe started as an exploration in RnB and Trap sounds. The concept is my life, I never really take root for long. From cities to sounds and even relationships. As I developed my production skills I sought a blend of RnB and Trap cadences with house and funk music. After I reworked the lyrics into this new style, Walker and Royce heard the demo and signed it to RDA.

What is something you would want to change in the music and entertainment industry?

I would like to see more collaborations and space held for musicians that straddle the line between electronic and live music within the Dance community. More live acts in tandem with DJs on stages and in clubs.

Tell us about your creative process

It definitely fluctuates.  My lyrics tend to be about what I’d like to manifest in my future or working through past experiences, using a palette of colors, mythology, memories and ideas from art/media. I tend to start with a beat and a bassline to have a groove to write to and then develop from there, adding guitars and synths.

Who inspires your style and aesthetics?

I take from trends, classic decades like the 80s and 90s, and artists. I like to find custom or rare pieces so I can really make every fit my own. Etsy has been a big resource this year. I tend to absorb from fits I see around town or on the web and then combine the different ideas.

What is the achievement or moment in your career you are the most proud of and why?

I’ve had a lot of amazing experiences touring and collaborating. The one that will always be most important is my first international gig in Barcelona for Crew Love at Sonar. Maybe the most I had played for was a hundred people at the time and bam, there I am standing in front of thousands, a sea of people in front of me with my mic and my guitar. In that moment, so much felt like it had come together from the inception of my dream to pursue music full time.

What do you think an artist should sing about nowadays?

I’m struggling to balance rhythmic and fun things to sing with abstraction and deeper messages. There’s a lot going on in the world and not enough songs to inspire us to wake up, to make a change. There’s also a lot of release to be had on the dance floor and most of the time its easier to do that when you don’t have to think about gravity. So, I’d say my ideal artist could find a way to do both. 

Do you have any regrets?

I regret not listening to Mom!! They always know best. To that effect, I really regret not getting over my own doubts and fears to expressing myself. It is what it is, but I’ve taken strides over the last year to work on my communication and have seen my goals getting met 100 times faster. It’s all about expression without attaching to the outcome.

What is some piece of advice you would give to yourself right now?

I would say along the lines of the above. To be really clear and honest about what you want no matter what.