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Lan Lawd Shares New Visual “So Good” Feat. Nicko Rebel

Sailing towards the stars from the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia, singer-songwriter Nelson Serieux’s reggae alias is Lan Lawd.

By TCR Staff

September 26, 2023

Lan Lawd Shares New Visual “So Good” Feat. 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.

What is it like working with Nicko Rebel?

Nicko and I have been working together for the past 8 years. During this time, we’ve seen each other grow artistically, so when we work together there is a magic that happens. We have very similar personalities that make us very creative when working together. Nicko is also a very professional person who pushes me creatively and vocally.

What are your favorite topics to write about?

My favorite topics to write about are love, having fun, and inspirational songs. I also like to tell stories of life experiences from different character perspectives.

How do you stay motivated/inspired to make music?

I stay motivated by listening to music, experiencing different forms of art and truly being immersed in life. There are many things that keep me motivated and inspire me to create.

Who do you see yourself collaborating with next?

Echo Slim.

Who are your musical influences?

Bob Marley, Paul McCartney, Super Cat, Sean Paul, Sizzla, Freddie Mercury, and Bounty Killer.

How did your music career begin?

My music career began in St Lucia. At 18, I recorded my first song and people loved it. So, I decided to sell it in a nearby city on the weekends and would sell out. I started to get invited to perform. Soon after that, I began working with producers on the island and getting my songs played on the radio. It was then that I decided music would be my career. I left the island and headed to New York City to pursue music at 24. Since then, I moved to Miami, where I have been recording and working with artists and producers.

What was behind the scenes like for “So Good”?

After a recording session with Nicko, he played some beats for me. One in particular that caught 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.

If you had to give advice to your fans, what would it be?

Pursue what you love, never stop following dreams, and surround yourself with people who will support and love you.