Lao Ra
Lao Ra | |
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| Birth name | Laura Carvajalino Avila |
| Born | July 22, 1987 |
| Origin | Bogota, Colombia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Associated acts | |
Laura Carvajalino Avila (born July 22, 1987), better known as "Lao Ra," is a Colombian singer-songwriter from Bogotá, Colombia.[3]
Early life
Influenced by Catholic imagery and reminders of the War on Drugs prevalent in her hometown of Bogotá, Colombia, Lao Ra wrote her debut single, “Jesus Made Me Bad,” which drew comparisons to M.I.A. and put her artistry on the map.[4] Besides Colombia, Lao Ra also spent 10 years in London, which instilled in her a punk attitude also present in her music.[5]
Career
After the release of her debut EP, “Jesus Made Me Bad,” in 2016,[6] Lao Ra went on to release further singles, “Me Gusta,” “No Pressure,” and “Patrona.” In 2018, she collaborated with Dillon Francis on the single “White Boi,”[7] and with artist Happy Colours on the single “Pa’Lante,” which was featured on the FIFA 2019 soundtrack.[8] Lao Ra was also featured on Trinidadian artist Calypso Rose’s track “Baila Mami” with Nailah Blackman.[9]
In late 2019, she released “Picaflor,” featuring C. Tangana, alongside a video depicting a fictional toxic relationship between them.[10] In 2020, she released “Entendido!”, which she wrote with songwriter Kito and rapper BIA.[11] The song had an animated video designed by Colombian artist Silvia Prietov.
References
- ↑ "Lao Ra Patrona Video Premiere".
- ↑ "Lao Ra Tickets".
- ↑ "Lao Ra Biography".
- ↑ "LAO RA: PINEAPPLES ARE IN HER HEAD".
- ↑ "Lao Ra Explains Pineapple Pop and Tells Us What London Could Learn From Bogota".
- ↑ "Lao Ra Shares Video For Debut Track Jesus Made Me Bad".
- ↑ "Dillon Francis Drops Radiant New Video for 'White Boi' Featuring Lao Ra".
- ↑ "FIFA 20 soundtrack: Artists, songs & music on new game, reveal date".
- ↑ "Baila Mami Music Video".
- ↑ "Lao Ra Spars With C. Tangana On New Smash 'Picaflor'".
- ↑ "La artista colombiana Lao Ra arremete con pop subversivo".
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