Danny Ladwa

Debut Album:
‘UNFOLDING’, the debut album from uniquely talented vocalist and songwriter DANNY LADWA was released on 25th May 2015. Strikingly catchy melodies and haunting hooks will keep you transfixed in these compositions where Reggae, Hip-Hop, Electronica and Soul have all nestled themselves comfortably.

Producing the album is internationally acclaimed producer and dub master general GAUDI who has put his signature sheen on each track. From the stirring revolutionary sound of ‘NEVER LET THE SYSTEM GET YOU DOWN’ to the hypnotic, transcendent groove of ‘WHAT I COULD SEE’, the album showcases Ladwa’s lyrical flair and diverse musical influences.

‘UNFOLDING’ is an undeniably positive and conscious record with a message; a feel-good sonic journey through a kaleidoscope of musical genres, each representing a chapter in Ladwa’s compendium of musical experience.

BIO:
Danny Ladwa, formerly known as ‘Lyrikool Lipz’ started writing lyrics from the age of 11, and soon after discovered he had a particular talent for beat boxing. Born in Nottingham, UK and from Indian heritage Danny spent much of his free time as a youth composing songs and soundtracks in his head, mostly on the fly.

Danny’s musical past is colorful and diverse, and he is truly an international artist who has performed in the four corners of the Globe. Past career highlights include performing alongside ‘Supa Mc TC Islam’ (son of Afrika Bambaataa) at ‘EcoSystem Festival’ in Brazil, joining Hip Hop fusion band ‘NOU’ (One Little Indian Records) in Brighton for their UK tour, and winning a place in the UK Beatbox Championship Final.

In 2006 Danny collaborated with Gaudi and the Live Dub Laboratory at the Glade Festival, and Gaudi obviously liked what he saw, as this swiftly lead to more UK and European dates and Danny being featured later on Gaudi’s album ‘No Prisoners’ on the track ‘Brainwashed Again’. He recently featured on Gaudi’s 13th solo album ‘In Between Times’ on the tracks ‘Unlimited Possibilities’ and ‘Why U Wanna Run’.

Between 2011-2015 Danny toured internationally with Gaudi as Singer and Beatboxer playing up to 70 shows a year from Goa to Glastonbury, Panama to Japan whilst performing solo shows in Japan, Dublin and the UK.

Danny is currently working on new material collaborating with a host of musicians and songwriters including 'Mo Pleasure' who has worked with huge names such as 'Ray Charles', 'Earth Wind & Fire', 'Stevie Wonder' & 'Michael Jackson' to name but a few.

Contact: mail@dannyladwa.com

Danny Ladwa’s tracks

• NEVER LET THE SYSTEM GET YOU DOWN by Danny Ladwa