Tag: Lemaire

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Lemaire Drops Lockdown Anthem, “Postcode”

The pandemic lockdowns might be behind us, but they continue to influence some fantastic music. Lemaire penned his latest single “Postcode” in the middle of those lockdowns, and it perfectly expresses the angst and tension associated with that time.

“It was crazy how quickly a difference of opinion could destroy a relationship that was built over years and years,” he admitted. “I watched friends of mine be completely disowned by their family on multiple occasions, just because of their stance on the vaccine.”

This song has evolved from a demo in Lemaire’s home studio to an absolute banger expertly produced by Meeanjin’s/Brisbane’s Aidan Hogg. It leans a little away from the classic hip-hop we’re used to from Lemaire, but it’s still super catchy. I love that we’re starting to see the full depth of his artistry.

If you love what you hear, make sure you keep an eye on his socials. He’s got plenty of new releases and shows planned for the new year, and you’ll hear about them there first.

Image used with permission from Lemaire

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

“What Did You Expect?” – Lemaire

Lemaire really impressed me a few months ago with his relatable single “Ford Laser”. He’s dishing out more rhymes with an Aussie flavour in his new EP What Did You Expect?

In truth, if you’ve listened to “Ford Laser”, you know exactly what to expect from this EP. And it’s fabulous. The rap scene is full of posers, up-and-comers who believe in faking it until they make it and established artists keen to flaunt their wealth. But you’ll never catch Lemaire being anything other than authentic. He celebrates his “shitbox” Ford Laser. “Shiraz” tells us he’d rather sip on an Aussie red than Cristal. There’s no coincidence that “Be Myself”, a collaboration with BOY SODA, sits square in the middle of this EP, anchoring it with its theme of self-acceptance. Lemaire knows where he came from. Rather than avoiding Australianisms that might not translate to a global audience, he’s happy to namecheck everything from that iconic car to Queensland’s premier. These are songs written with tongue planted firmly in cheek. International music fans might not quite catch or understand the humour, but as an Aussie listener, I had a blast with these songs.

What Did You Expect? didn’t just meet my expectations, but exceeded them. This collection of songs is so much fun. Lemaire represents the new breed of Aussie rappers well. Like Illy and Baker Boy, he’s creating music that’s so positive and proudly rooted in our culture. With his first EP, Lemaire shows us who he is and that he’s got a bright future ahead.

Images used with permission from GYRO PR

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Lemaire Releases the Perfect Aussie Rap Song, “Ford Laser”

If you’ve ever struggled to connect with American rappers bragging about their sweet rides, Lemaire has the track for you. The Gold Coast rapper’s new single “Ford Laser” is one for all the Aussies who can only dream about a luxury sports car. He might have a “shitbox car” with “no aircon,” but he’s not going to let that dampen his mood! Add a funky beat to those hilarious lyrics and you’ve got a recipe for a good time.

Listening to the lyrics, you should know this song has come from a real place. But just in case you thought he was putting it on, Lemaire’s music video features his now-famous Ford Laser.

“I have always wondered if owning an expensive car, as opposed to my piece of shit Ford Laser, would make me any happier in my day-to-day life,” Lemaire admitted. “I feel like the satisfaction associated with buying things (like cars, clothing, phones) is a very short-lived, fleeting happiness, and before long they just become standard. I wrote this song to express my content with what I have already: friends, family, time, music, and an absolute lemon of a Ford Laser.”

Lemaire will celebrate the release of “Ford Laser” with a hometown show at Miami Marketta on February 25.

Image used with permission from GYROstream