Le Youth, the artistic alias of Wes James, has recently been in the spotlight for his sophomore album "About Us," released on September 29, 2023. This album represents a significant step in his musical journey, offering a diverse range of emotions through its tracks. The album is described as both authentic and raw, showcasing Le Youth's depth as an artist and a person. It includes a mix of emotionally moving songs and dance floor anthems, reflecting his dedication to creating a genuine artist-fan connection.
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Le Youth has been a constant force in dance music. With numerous releases and remixes with some of the most influential dance music labels in the world, totaling over a quarter of a billion streams, Le Youth continues to elevate his artistry with releases on Lane 8's record label This Never Happened, Anjunabeats, Spinnin' Deep, Armada, as well as a number of major labels.
Heavily inspired by the deep melodic house and progressive sounds of Lane 8, Ben Böhmer, Spencer Brown, Eric Prydz, Le Youth's decision to make music exclusively for the dance floor, was a deliberate one.
Wes James, aka Le Youth, began collecting iconic vintage studio gear and synthesizers over the past 2 years. His exploration of these pieces, by both experimenting with them himself and learning of their usage throughout dance music history, led Wes down a new musical avenue rediscovering some of the true analog essences of dance music.
Le Youth, the artistic alias of Wes James, has recently been in the spotlight for his sophomore album "About Us," released on September 29, 2023. This album represents a significant step in his musical journey, offering a diverse range of emotions through its tracks. The album is described as both authentic and raw, showcasing Le Youth's depth as an artist and a person. It includes a mix of emotionally moving songs and dance floor anthems, reflecting his dedication to creating a genuine artist-fan connection.
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Le Youth has been a constant force in dance music. With numerous releases and remixes with some of the most influential dance music labels in the world, totaling over a quarter of a billion streams, Le Youth continues to elevate his artistry with releases on Lane 8's record label This Never Happened, Anjunabeats, Spinnin' Deep, Armada, as well as a number of major labels.
Heavily inspired by the deep melodic house and progressive sounds of Lane 8, Ben Böhmer, Spencer Brown, Eric Prydz, Le Youth's decision to make music exclusively for the dance floor, was a deliberate one.
Wes James, aka Le Youth, began collecting iconic vintage studio gear and synthesizers over the past 2 years. His exploration of these pieces, by both experimenting with them himself and learning of their usage throughout dance music history, led Wes down a new musical avenue rediscovering some of the true analog essences of dance music.
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