TBKS E104: The Leon John Interview

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On this week's episode, SeezyRay is joined by Leon John to unpack his debut album called: Licence To Feel, released in 2022.

Evoking sentiments of being uncertain of one’s place in the world and trying to make sense of it while still embroiled in the on and on-ness of it all, LEON JOHN uses his commanding voice and skilful storytelling to grapple with the disillusionment of being a young, black and queer African in the realities of the 21st century, using his personal history and experiences as a foundation upon which to introspect and take a careful look at the truth of his life through the unfiltered lens of his feelings and emotions, free from romanticism of childhood.
27 Apr 2023 English Explicit South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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