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Lëk Sèn

Reggae, Urban-Blues, Folk | Senegal

"Described by France Culture as 'authentic, with the power and mystery of African desert blues,' Lëk Sèn has continuously surprised and conquered the world of music."

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Lëk Sèn - En Live

Lëk Sèn - En Live

Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Lëk Sèn was born in Ngor, a fishing village in Senegal. From an early age, he found refuge in music, first expressing himself through rap with the group SSK, a journey that led him to the finals of the prestigious RFI Discoveries Award in 2007. However, his true artistic breakthrough came in 2010 when he decided to carve his own path as a solo artist. His solo career began as he moved from his native Senegal to Paris, where his musical universe began to evolve. Though his early work resonated with hip-hop, Lëk Sèn quickly gravitated towards folk and reggae, finding a deeper connection with these genres.
 

That same year, he released *Burn*, his first solo album, under the Makasound label. Supported by France Inter, the project showcased his ability to fuse sounds and cultures. The album featured notable collaborations, including Boubacar Dembélé (Amadou & Mariam) and Kiddus I, the Jamaican reggae legend. The track "Rebel Blues" marked a turning point in his career when it was selected for the soundtrack of the Hollywood thriller "Safe House", starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds.
 

In 2013, Lëk Sèn followed up with his second album, *Tomorrow*, a seamless blend of reggae, folk, and blues, produced by Chapter Two. This album featured an array of international collaborations, including Clinton Fearon, former member of The Gladiators, Blitz the Ambassador, Harrison Stafford from the American band Groundation, and Senegalese singer Julia Sarr. Each track reflects the richness of his influences and his desire to convey powerful messages through universal melodies.
 

Described by France Culture as "authentic, with the power and mystery of African desert blues," Lëk Sèn has continuously surprised and captivated the world of music. With his raspy voice and acoustic compositions, he bridges the gap between modernity and tradition. His career has been marked by success: his album *Tomorrow* was named the second-best African reggae album of 2014.
 

Under the name Puppa Lëk Sèn, he continues to explore the many facets of music with his independent label, Jahsen Creation, where he merges reggae, dancehall, urban blues, and Afro-folk. Since 2013, he has been a prolific creator, producing four albums, *Jaam Dong*, *Sweet & Tuff*, *Kanasou*, *Lion of Teranga*, *I Roots*, five EPs, and four singles. In 2014, his album *Jaam Dong* was named "Best Album 2014" by Reggaeville (Germany), and the track "Kayaman" won the "People’s Choice Award" organised by Irie Magazine (USA). His album *Sweet & Tuff *was also named Album of the Year 2015 by Reggaeville.
 

By 2022, with seven albums and five EPs, Lëk Sèn has established himself as a key figure on the international scene. His music, deeply rooted in the human realities of Africa, resonates as a call for freedom and unity. On stage, he exudes a magnetic energy that transcends generations. His powerful voice evokes the vastness of the African desert, and his activism mirrors that of an awakened African generation, yearning for change.
 

Lëk Sèn is more than just a musician. He is a singular voice emerging from the beating heart of Africa, the voice of a conscious Africa, a rare gem that the world has now discovered.

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Lëk Sèn (Acoustic Live)

Lëk Sèn (Acoustic Live)

DISCOGRAPHY

2024 COKËLIKO (Single)

2023 KI KAN LA (Single)
2022 ENERGIE (Ep)
2022 I ROOTS, ALL YOU CAN DO (Ep) 

2021 SUKUMAKA (Ep)

2020 LION OF TERANGA, NANOOY (Ep), KZ -BEAT (Ep) 

2018 KANASOU

2016 SWEET & TUFF

2015 SILMAKHA (Single) - LIFT UP YOUR HEAD (Single)

2014 JAAM DONG 

2013 TOMORROW

2010 BURN

Discography
Lëk Sèn - Les Clips

Lëk Sèn - Les Clips

AWARDS

2015 « SWEET & TUFF » ALBUM OF THE YEAR by Reggaeville (Germany)

and "REGGAE VICTORY by Reggae.fr (France)

2014 « JAAM DONG » ALBUM OF THE YEAR by Reggaeville (Germany) + “Kayaman” song won the “PUBLIC AWARDS” by Irie Magazine (US)

2014  « TOMORROW » "AFRICAN REGGAE ALBUM OF THE YEAR" categoryby Reggae.fr (France)

2010 « BURN »: REVEALED BY FRANCE INTER + "Rebel Blues" title was released in "Safe House" with Denzel Washington movie in 2012 (US)

2007 « JOK BALA NACC » : Participated in the FINAL RFI 2007. The title "Dance All" was chosen for an ad with Usain Bolt in 2010.

Awards

FORMULA

Full band (6) (Reggae, Dancehall, Hip-hop, Afro beats),
Live acoustic (2 or 3) (Afro-folk, Reggae-folk, Urban-blues)
Sound System (1 or 2) (Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeat)

Formula

NOTABLE GIGS

Canada: Worldwild Soundsystem by Nuits d'Afrique at Le Ministère @ Montréal | Le Balattou @ Montréal

Germany: Funkhaus Europa Soudsystem in Kôln @ Köln | AfroRuhr Festival @ Dortmund | Summerstage Festival @ Köln | Big Up! @ Mülheim

Belgium: Jam'in Jette @ Bruxelles | Sfinks Festival @ Boechout

Italy: Machito Circolo Arci | C.I.Q - Centro Internazionale di Quartiere | Angelomai 20th

France : Odéon @ Paris |  Théâtre Christian Liger @ Nîmes | Maison de Bégon @ Blois | Cabaret Sauvage @ Paris (Release party "Sweet & Tuff") | Petit Bain @ Paris | Radio Sing Sing @ St Malo | Black summer festval du Cabaret Sauvage @ Paris ( First part of FEMI KUTI) | Festival Africajarc @ Cajarc | Festival Genestival @ Genelard | Festival Nuits Métis @ Miramas | Temps Danse Afro @ Aubergenville | Festival Complet'Mandingue @ ST Brieuc | Radio Sing-Sing @ St Coulomb | Mjc Picaud @ Cannes | Festival Abracadagrasses @ Lagrasse | Festival Root's Ergue @ Sauveterre-De-Rouergue | Festival Les percussions du monde @ Nostang | Festival Atout Arts @ Thouars | Festival les Escapades @ Château-Arnoux-St.-Auban | Festival Oh Bugey ! @ Echallon | La ferme du Bonheur @ Nanterre | Salle Gérard Philippe @ Fontenay-Sous-Bois (First part of BONGA) | Festival l'Afrique dans tous les sens @ Paris (First part of Méta and the Cornerstones) | Le Bolagason @ Castres (First part of GROUNDATION) | Rock to the nation Festival @ Paris | Bataclan @ Paris ( First part of FEMI KUTI) | Festival Chorus @ Puteaux ( First part of Sandra Nkaké) | Les arcs @ Queven ( First part of Orchestre National de Barbes) | Le Nouveau Casino @ Paris (75) | Canal 93 @ Bobigny (93) | Espace Prévert @ Savigny le temple (77) | Centre Barbara Goutte d'Or @ Paris (75) | Soirée découvertes du bout du monde @ Brest, le Vauban (29) | Le 45 tours @ St Hilaire de Riez (85) | Espace Paul B @ Massy (91) | Le Cap @ Aulnay s/Bois (93) | Festival Blues au 13 @ Paris (75) | Théâtre de Privas – Festival Paroles et Images d’Afrique @ Privas (07) | Salle Saint Gobain @ Thourotte (60) | Divan du Monde @ Paris (75)  (First part of GROUNDATION) | La Flèche d'Or @ Paris (75) | Ingénieuse Afrique @ Foix (09) | Les trois Baudets @ Paris (75) | L’International @ Paris (75) (+ CongoPunQ) | la Bellevilloise @ Paris (75) (+ Debademba + Victor Démé) | la Dame de Canton @ Paris (75) | Festival Villes et Musiques du Monde @ Bobigny (93) | New Morning @ Paris  (75)  (First part of Clinton Fearon)

Notable gigs
Lëk Sèn (Featuring)

Lëk Sèn (Featuring)

Featurings

FEATURINGS

Cedric Myton (The Congos) - Clinton Fearon - Kiddus I - Blitz The Ambassador, Harrisson Stafford (Groundation) - Ilements - Meta Dia - Boubacar Dembélé (Amadou et Mariam) - Jeff Kellner - Mehdi Haddad

Lëk Sèn - Les Interviews

Lëk Sèn - Les Interviews

Featurings

PRESS KIT

Latest press reviews & interviews:

Only French TV (France) : Interview

RTVE (Espagne) : Interview

TéléSud "Afronight" (France) : Interview​
France 24 TV "A l'affiche" : Interview
Radio France Musique : Reggae documentary
Afrique Magazine N°350 (France) : Interview
TV5 Monde Afrique (France): Interview

Radio Canada : Playlisted
Chip Fm (Canada) Interview
Byte Fm (Allemagne) Meilleur album 2022
Switchtance (Allemagne) Playlisted
RFI Musique (France) Playlisted
Reggae Shack (USA) : Playlisted
Canal auditif (USA) : Interview
Putumayo (USA) : Playlisted

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Press kit

CONTACTS

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