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Lani Renaldo

Lani Renaldo has seen success performing with the likes of Alessia Cara at the AMA’s and opening for Halsey at The Shrine.

Her collaboration on «Malibuu» with Matt Dimona topped Spotify’s Global 50 chart and currently has over six million streams. She has garnered acclaim from the likes of Billboard, Earmilk, The Line of Best Fit, LADYGUNN, American Songwriter and Wonderland Magazine, to name a few.

«When I wrote the track, I was reflecting on this idea that if I dressed differently or wore makeup, tried to pass in a more feminine way that maybe it would shape my relationships differently. Maybe I would be liked and though I think there have been several times I’ve been made to feel ashamed for how I look or who I love, I forgive those people that made me feel that way».

Lani Renaldo is an artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles. Her passion and talent for songwriting began early on when she was one of six songwriters chosen to attend GRAMMY Camp at Converse Rubber Tracks in 2012. She then went on to study at USC’s Thornton School of Music, which further catapulted her musical education and career.

Lani’s latest music is written with the intention of being utterly relatable. Her newly released EP NOHEARTBREAK2020 is an exploration of being in your 20’s. Entirely produced, written and performed by Lani herself, the EP is about accepting where you are in the moment and not being so hard on yourself. The musician reveals, «It’s for 20 somethings that are transitioning and going through a new phase in their life». The EP touches on women and sexuality, emphasising the significance of being comfortable with who you are, whatever that may be. Through unbearably honest lyrics, Lani’s goal is to show others the importance of self-acceptance and to encourage others to be themselves, be uncomfortable and be truthful.

Written by: Ephram St. Cloud


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