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Encapsulating, empowering and effervescent, the debut EP from Lativan-to-London singer, songwriter, producer and DJ LEGZDINA is a dreamy and provocative affair. Coined as “Celestial Girl and her Milky Way”, the endoscopic soundscapes flow into each other effortlessly, combining melodic R&B and soul tendencies with DnB and garage ideas, and a sprucing of trap and rap for good measure. The polymath proves a highly engaging vocalist—with an eclectic approach across the four tracks from lucid harmonies to snappy rap passages—and lyricist, as she explores notions of growth, love, and discovery with a light and refreshing nuance.
To celebrate the release and the impressive rise of LEGZDINA, Wonderland asked her to round up her influences, and document the women who have carried her on her journey.
Listen to “Celestial Girl and her Milky Way”…
Check out the women who have inspired and carried LEGZDINA in her On Repeat…
Blondie – “Heart of Glass”
This new wave classic stole my heart years after it was written. Perhaps it’s the rising and sinking melodies, maybe it’s the follow up of her tune Rapture and her introduction of hip hop into the mainstream, there is something about Blondie. Fearless attitude and capacity to tell stories with her own voice, all the while bringing major changes and ushering innovation in music. She is a delightful part of post disco pop and fierce in a deeply feminine way.
Madonna – “Frozen”
Of course Madonna has a whole chapter in the book for herself, but even more importantly Madonna is an example of an artist who continues to evolve and express herself in new ways. Frozen to me was a journey away from the platinum blonde pop star status and explore themes of hate and regret. So called entering a villain era and embracing it was something Frozen helped me process and introduce into my own art.
Missy Elliott – Get Ur Freak On”
I remember the moment I first saw this Missy video on MTV and the line ‘open your mouth, give you a taste’ was sung and I thought WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Missy is a beacon of cheeky, funny, sexy hip hop royalty. There was an inner freak that she gave us the option to enjoy that for once was not adhering to a Barbie doll image media often suggests. This wasn’t about playmate of the year, get ur freak on is a celebration of desire and fun and Missy’s stamp on my musical flows is categorically a huge influence on my own writing.
Erykah Badu – “Cleva”
Ms Badu’s Mamas Gun was the first record I ever received on vinyl. “Cleva” was a track I had on repeat in my final year of university. Stepping into womanhood and acknowledging that a woman’s true power is her mind, and with a strong sense of intelligence one can truly shine. Not a dress ; not a body type not anything can stop a brilliant mind from persuading a generation. A Neo soul anthem for all the girlies, Mama Badu I always thank you for saying the things we need to hear.
Shakira – “Whenever, Wherever”
Shakira shakira, 2001 Laundry service caught me shaking around my living room. Whenever, wherever is a track of complete opposition and bravery and confidence. Both with her unique tone and beautiful belly dancing, Shakira offered a certain sensuality that was necessary at the turn of the millennium. A mixed experience playing with different sounds and cultures to create a package no man or woman or living being could resist.
Peaches – “Fuck The Pain Away”
The teaches of Peaches, taught me that you don’t need to be allowed to be and do and say whatever you want. There is a raw edge in Peaches music and performance style that bends gender norms, sexuality and expectation. Soundtrack to mean girls there is an angst about the music of peaches that so often is not expressed by women in music, Peaches allows me to fight for my right to stay angry and say what I want.
Billie Holiday – “Strange Fruit”
Hard to compare the significance of any one artist politically, however Billie Holiday’s bravery and strength comes up as a must know in any musical practice. Not only revolutionary in her style and vocal expressions by using her voice as an instrument, it was more of her fearlessness in the face of oppression with Strange Fruit. Haunting and vulnerable, the themes and stories told by Billie’s voice highlights how through art, education and progression are truly possible. A true godmother to both Jazz and political intentions in music, we would not be running if Holiday didn’t teach us to crawl.
Tori Amos – “Silent All These Years”
Silent all these years is a song that can still bring me to tears. The poetic expression of words and the emotionally charged stories of Amos’ music makes me wonder why there isn’t more significant writing on her importance in the songwriting world for female artists. It isn’t always about falling in love, sometimes the themes we experience are not what is always narrated by pop artists and therefore we must look beyond the radio singles and into alternative spaces to see what really going on. Tori Amos to me held the torch of poetic justice in the 90s and inspired my style today.
Alanis Morissette – “Thank U”
The contradiction of “Thank U” and “Hand in my Pocket” and the way Morisette describes the absurdity of life. We can be both and angel in devil in one, pure and evil. There is this rejection of oversimplifying music and replacing it with sentiments of unity that in fact we are all human going through this insane experience. Her piercing vocals and utterly intense and connective life performances have left an impression on many, and to me it feels life changing. Shuffle down girl next door, the underdog is here and she has something to say.
Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne – “High School”
Controversial without doubt, but who can say anything about the impact Minaj has had on the rap girlies. “High School” featuring Lil Wayne was a turning point for me. There is a grown way she discusses being a powerful woman that can take a man’s life and not the other way around. The characters, the voices, the expression the wordplay; the Minaj experience took us into a new realm of female rappers and I think distinctly Minaj was the foremother of the new wave of female run rap leagues we see now from Doja to Ice Spice and beyond. Why be nice when you can be Nicki?
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Encapsulating, empowering and effervescent, the debut EP from Lativan-to-London singer, songwriter, producer and DJ LEGZDINA is a dreamy and provocative affair. Coined as “Celestial Girl and her Milky Way”, the endoscopic soundscapes flow into each other effortlessly, combining melodic R&B and soul tendencies with DnB and garage ideas, and a sprucing of trap and rap for good measure. The polymath proves a highly engaging vocalist—with an eclectic approach across the four tracks from lucid harmonies to snappy rap passages—and lyricist, as she explores notions of growth, love, and discovery with a light and refreshing nuance.
To celebrate the release and the impressive rise of LEGZDINA, Wonderland asked her to round up her influences, and document the women who have carried her on her journey.
Listen to “Celestial Girl and her Milky Way”…
Check out the women who have inspired and carried LEGZDINA in her On Repeat…
Blondie – “Heart of Glass”
This new wave classic stole my heart years after it was written. Perhaps it’s the rising and sinking melodies, maybe it’s the follow up of her tune Rapture and her introduction of hip hop into the mainstream, there is something about Blondie. Fearless attitude and capacity to tell stories with her own voice, all the while bringing major changes and ushering innovation in music. She is a delightful part of post disco pop and fierce in a deeply feminine way.
Madonna – “Frozen”
Of course Madonna has a whole chapter in the book for herself, but even more importantly Madonna is an example of an artist who continues to evolve and express herself in new ways. Frozen to me was a journey away from the platinum blonde pop star status and explore themes of hate and regret. So called entering a villain era and embracing it was something Frozen helped me process and introduce into my own art.
Missy Elliott – Get Ur Freak On”
I remember the moment I first saw this Missy video on MTV and the line ‘open your mouth, give you a taste’ was sung and I thought WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Missy is a beacon of cheeky, funny, sexy hip hop royalty. There was an inner freak that she gave us the option to enjoy that for once was not adhering to a Barbie doll image media often suggests. This wasn’t about playmate of the year, get ur freak on is a celebration of desire and fun and Missy’s stamp on my musical flows is categorically a huge influence on my own writing.
Erykah Badu – “Cleva”
Ms Badu’s Mamas Gun was the first record I ever received on vinyl. “Cleva” was a track I had on repeat in my final year of university. Stepping into womanhood and acknowledging that a woman’s true power is her mind, and with a strong sense of intelligence one can truly shine. Not a dress ; not a body type not anything can stop a brilliant mind from persuading a generation. A Neo soul anthem for all the girlies, Mama Badu I always thank you for saying the things we need to hear.
Shakira – “Whenever, Wherever”
Shakira shakira, 2001 Laundry service caught me shaking around my living room. Whenever, wherever is a track of complete opposition and bravery and confidence. Both with her unique tone and beautiful belly dancing, Shakira offered a certain sensuality that was necessary at the turn of the millennium. A mixed experience playing with different sounds and cultures to create a package no man or woman or living being could resist.
Peaches – “Fuck The Pain Away”
The teaches of Peaches, taught me that you don’t need to be allowed to be and do and say whatever you want. There is a raw edge in Peaches music and performance style that bends gender norms, sexuality and expectation. Soundtrack to mean girls there is an angst about the music of peaches that so often is not expressed by women in music, Peaches allows me to fight for my right to stay angry and say what I want.
Billie Holiday – “Strange Fruit”
Hard to compare the significance of any one artist politically, however Billie Holiday’s bravery and strength comes up as a must know in any musical practice. Not only revolutionary in her style and vocal expressions by using her voice as an instrument, it was more of her fearlessness in the face of oppression with Strange Fruit. Haunting and vulnerable, the themes and stories told by Billie’s voice highlights how through art, education and progression are truly possible. A true godmother to both Jazz and political intentions in music, we would not be running if Holiday didn’t teach us to crawl.
Tori Amos – “Silent All These Years”
Silent all these years is a song that can still bring me to tears. The poetic expression of words and the emotionally charged stories of Amos’ music makes me wonder why there isn’t more significant writing on her importance in the songwriting world for female artists. It isn’t always about falling in love, sometimes the themes we experience are not what is always narrated by pop artists and therefore we must look beyond the radio singles and into alternative spaces to see what really going on. Tori Amos to me held the torch of poetic justice in the 90s and inspired my style today.
Alanis Morissette – “Thank U”
The contradiction of “Thank U” and “Hand in my Pocket” and the way Morisette describes the absurdity of life. We can be both and angel in devil in one, pure and evil. There is this rejection of oversimplifying music and replacing it with sentiments of unity that in fact we are all human going through this insane experience. Her piercing vocals and utterly intense and connective life performances have left an impression on many, and to me it feels life changing. Shuffle down girl next door, the underdog is here and she has something to say.
Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne – “High School”
Controversial without doubt, but who can say anything about the impact Minaj has had on the rap girlies. “High School” featuring Lil Wayne was a turning point for me. There is a grown way she discusses being a powerful woman that can take a man’s life and not the other way around. The characters, the voices, the expression the wordplay; the Minaj experience took us into a new realm of female rappers and I think distinctly Minaj was the foremother of the new wave of female run rap leagues we see now from Doja to Ice Spice and beyond. Why be nice when you can be Nicki?
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