Decorated Jazz Musician, Leagan Starchild, is getting ready to step into his quirky genius on  upcoming EP, Ekyoto

Talented jazz artist, Leagan Starchild has affirmed his return to music with new single, I’ll Be There, featuring JustHlo. The single marks the second single from his upcoming EP titled, Ekyoto. He is on our radar this week and we reckon we should meet him.

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Leagan ”Starchild” Breda, born on the 21st February 1986 in Cape Town, South Africa, was brought up in a musical family. He has been playing drums from the tender age of two and hasn’t looked back since. He started playing drums in the Rhema Church Youth Band, which is where he began developing his playing skills and got to identify his sound learning under David Klassen.

His first professional gig was with Benjamin Dube, on Benjamin’s Live DVD Benjamin Dube & The High Praise Explosion, “Oh! Bless Our God” (2004). He then went on to play with Kabelo, a Kwaito legend, which lead to numerous opportunities with high profile artists in South Africa such as Lira, Loyiso Bala, Salaelo Salota, Jimmy Dludlu, and many others. He has also played with acclaimed Grammy award winning gospel artist, Israel Houghton. Leagan is currently playing for Lira and has been the resident drummer on Idols SA since 2013.

Leagan is gearing up to release his 8-track EP, Ekyoto, the project that will showcase his skill and versatility 

After years as a dependable instrumentalist working with some of the biggest names in the country Leagan Starchild steps out on his own.

 “When listening to this EP, I pray that this music transcends us to a place where we see no differences in one another.”

The eight track project boasts influences from the great orchestra of nature and its sounds brought to scintillating jazz. Leagan brings his unique flavour of musicality and flair to the music industry.

The project has been in the making for five years, The quality of the workmanship and finesse is testament to the time invested in it. Each song has been painstakingly crafted and masterfully produced.

Leagan worked with Llewelyn George as a co-writer of a few songs and he credits him as one of the main people to walk him through the recording.

“I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time but I didn’t know my truth. I needed my music to help people grow and contribute positively to society. There is a lot happening in life, and we need to cherish love, patience and care for others,” he explains.

Natural elements permeate the record, the sounds of the waves of the sea, the wind in the trees, birds squawking and people chattering in the distance. His songs are a conduit that connects music lovers with the orchestra of nature and its beauty, undisturbed in its glory.

Pre-add the EP on all major digital stores. Stream I’ll Be There below.