Stevie the Vibe and Le$Lie delivered a dark, trippy, bass-drenched experience with ‘Spend A Lil Sum’ while finding a pioneering way to pay tribute to the timeless appeal of old-school hip-hop.
The instrumentals oscillate in a mind-bending fusion of bass and sharply cinematic minor-key piano notes, and the relentless rhythmic precision underlines the bars as they bleed into the mix with seamless cohesion. RnB-esque vocals intensify the track’s immersive, urban kaleidoscope, giving the lyrics a spotlight that demands total attention. Then comes the sermon-esque outro, infused with shimmering gospel hues, branding this standout cut from the 2024 LP, Pressure, as a defining moment for both collaborators.
Prior to putting the Pressure LP into motion, Le$Lie honed his craft at the University of Michigan, earning a BFA in Musical Theatre while minoring in Performing Arts Management and Entrepreneurship. When the pandemic struck, he cut his teeth as a producer before unveiling his debut single, ‘In Too Deep’. Soon after, he reunited with his high school friend, Stevie the Vibe, to record the Pressure LP and co-founded Vibrascope Records—aimed at offering independent artists budget-friendly promotional opportunities.
Beyond his studio pursuits, Le$Lie is also a seasoned Broadway actor who spent two years on the First Broadway National Tour of Jagged Little Pill, appeared with the Toledo Symphony in A Gershwin Celebration, performed as Bamatabois in Les Misérables at The Muny, and took a lead role in a national Xbox commercial.
Spend A Lil Sum is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast