Lan Lawd Talks ‘So Good’ Single with Nicko Rebel

Sailing towards the stars from the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia, singer-songwriter Nelson Serieux’s reggae alias is Lan Lawd. Brought up by a music teacher, his mother, Serieux lept into multi-instrumentalism early in life. Writing songs soon became a second language, taking inspiration from his island’s natural vibes and experiences from around the world. After winning the Best New Artist award in a nationwide competition in 2010, he moved to New York and later found himself in Miami to up his creative game. Taking in his sunny sonic surroundings, he’s crafted a unique offering in the Caribbean space, exemplified on his EP Rise. Soon after getting to Florida, Serieux met friend and collaborator, Grammy-winning producer Nicko Rebel. Rebel, a native Jamaican, immediately vibed with the Lan Lawd project. After growing up in the sound system culture and mastering the arts of promotion and distribution, Rebel became a creative force writing hooks and beats for a slate of international all-stars.

Friends and forceful creatives, Lan Lawd and Nicko Rebel band together again on their hit new single “So Good.” Ripe to be remixed, this hit-to-be is extremely danceable, even in raw form. Layering Caribbean-style house beats over a sexy, rhythmic guitar strum, Nicko Rebel creates a seductive scene for Lan Lawd’s flawless flow to beckon us to the dance floor. And there’s no point in saying no with the energy this pair is generating.

If you’re unsure what to do next, pick up some moves while watching the music video for “So Good.” Shot at St. Lucia’s iconic Irie Bar, the video is an infectious sequence of sumptuous scenes. With choreography crafted by Mind of Xavier and Le pazz, St. Lucian dancers and models join Lan Lawd and Nicko Rebel on the dance floor. And in case you were wondering after hitting repeat a few times—yes, that dope Lan Lawd bucket hat is available online, so you can carry island vibes wherever you go.

Lan Lawd weighed in on a few things regarding the new song and video

What inspired you to create “So Good”?

Hearing the hook Nicko Rebel wrote on his production.

How has your culture influenced your music?

My culture has influenced all of my music. The instruments, rhythms, and lyrics all tell the story of Caribbean culture.

Can you walk us through the creative process for “So Good”?

After a recording session with Nicko, he played some beats for me. One in particular that caught my attention was “So Good”. He had the beat and the hook which I really wanted to work on. He sent me the beat and I sat with it for a few days and not long after we recorded in a day.

How do you want your fans to feel after listening to “So Good”?

I want my fans to feel light-hearted, happy, and just feeling good after listening to “So Good”. The song is all about having a good time so that’s how I want my fans to feel once they listen to the song.

How do you approach writing lyrics?

I approach writing lyrics by listening to the melody first. The melody will inspire a story for me and then I will begin to approach the song. I can normally write lyrics within a few hours and I remember them all without writing them down (fun fact).

How would you describe your style?

My style is a fusion of different eras within Reggae and Dancehall. It’s very melodic, lyrical, and catchy. I do a lot of storytelling in my songs as well.

What’s your favorite line from “So Good”?

Gyal you know ah you ah the gas fe me flame

What’s next for you?

A full-length album, more music videos, merch, shows, and continuing with my wellness brand, See Mōs.

Follow Lan Lawd:

https://www.lanlawd.com /
https://www.youtube.com/@NelsonSerieux /
https://www.facebook.com/LanLawd/
https://twitter.com/LanLawd_
http://www.instagram.com/lanlawd_
https://www.tiktok.com/@lanlawd_

Follow Nicko Rebel:
http://www.nickorebelmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/@NickoRebelMusic/
http://www.instagram.com/nickorebelmusic

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