Lei Hope releases captivating new single “Cranium”
Fresh off the back of recent UK and European tours with Nature TV and Zach Templar, Manchester’s genre-blending singer-songwriter and producer Lei Hope returns with “Cranium”, his first release since the Matrices EP.
In true Lei Hope style, “Cranium” explores the dualities of ambitions and intimacy, weaving together lush vocal melodies and a soundscapes that sits somewhere between indie and R&B. Self-produced and accompanied by a visually striking music video, the track will resonate with fans of Blood Orange, Tyler, The Creator, Clairo, and even a hint of Mk.gee. It’s a track that not only showcases Lei Hope’s unique artistry, but also sets the tone for his next chapter.
“My past music inspired Cranium’s lyrical theme. I feel like I’ve kept my past lyrical content quite PG so it was fun to subvert that and step outside expectations by being a bit explicit. The song is about romanticising longevity, both in my music career and also in intimacy. The lyrics use celestial themes to convey those double meanings – “I’m not a shooting star” / “Girl I’m a superstar, young supernova, please don’t break my heart”. The chorus ties it up by showing that these thoughts are occurring in my head (or in my cranium). To sum up, the song is about aiming for success in the two most important areas of my life; music and love.” — Lei Hope.
Stream “Cranium” below:
