Combining influences from his UK upbringing, Ethiopian heritage, and current surroundings in Melbourne, Australia, LION has created his own signature sound of electropop. With a mission to create a revolution, the artist explores his identity and creates a space for his listeners to do so as well. Theatrical and dynamic, his debut single, “Not Your Fetish”, is out now. With enthralling beats and rap, the track features powerful, unapologetic lyrics that set the stage for LION’s emerging, empowering platform.
As a queer man, LION sings of the importance of taking back one’s own narrative and rejecting the stories that others try to write about you: “As minorities and marginalised people, so many of us have narratives written for us by people who see us as two-dimensional. This song is a condemnation of those toxic narratives. We have the power to write our own stories, and we don’t need to censor or simplify them for anyone. Our stories are messy, complex, nuanced, and we refuse to be reduced to a fetish.”
The accompanying music video takes LION’s world into another dimension. Showcasing his long list of artistic talents, it combines show-stopping dance choreography, bold fashion, and moody red tints to help truly tell his own story. With shows and festivals already under his belt, including performing on the main stage at World Pride, LION is taking the world by storm.
Watch “Not Your Fetish”…