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Leo isn’t just an artist—he’s a sound, a feeling, a sharp-witted narrator for the emotionally complex and rhythmically restless. After catching ears with his breakout track “P45,” Leo is back with “Funny,” a soulful UK Garage-inspired anthem that bounces with feel-good energy while unpacking something much heavier underneath. With lyrics like “Share funny stories help the depression but none of us want the attention,” Leo peels back the layers of humour-as-survival—offering both a beat and a balm.

Premiered live at the Echo World x New Balance trainer event, “Funny” cut through the noise without even trying. It’s the kind of track that lingers, even after the last bassline drops, because it hits a nerve—softly, smartly, and unexpectedly. Leo’s talent lies in that contrast: deeply introspective bars wrapped in the kind of grooves that make you two-step in the middle of your feelings.

Influenced by Mike Skinner and Kanye West, Leo fuses the sounds of his youth—Garage, Jungle, Grime—with a modern twist. Under a previous moniker, he racked up over 60,000 streams on a solo EP, with spins from Huw Stephens, DJ Target (BBC Radio 1Xtra), and Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music). But it was stepping into the role of producer and DJ—playing sets at local staples like NMF and Twinfest—that reshaped his sonic direction. Now, his music doesn’t just tell stories, it creates spaces: to move, to reflect, to breathe.

He’s already shared stages with heavy-hitters like Killowen, Grim Sickers, Lowkey, and The Four Owls—proving he can hold his own next to lyrical giants and crowd-movers alike. With razor-sharp observations and production that blends nostalgia with now, Leo is crafting tunes for heads and hearts. If you're not paying attention yet, don't worry—you will be.