L-FRESH the Lion

Sukhdeep Singh Bhogal is better known as L-Fresh the LION is an Australian hip hop artist from Sydney Australia.[1] His music covers a range of issues with a social justice focus, which includes racism and prejudice. The acronym F.R.E.S.H. is for Forever Rising Exceeding Sudden Hardships, while the L and Lion refer to his middle name, Singh, which is given to Sikh men.[2][3] L-Fresh the LION is "inspired by the soulful movement in US hip hop of the late 1990s/early 2000s, and the love and respect for his own cultural and ancestral roots of the Sikhs from Punjab, India[4] and is an ambassador of The Street University, where he works as a mentor and A&R co-ordinator of Australia's largest youth drop-in centre.

L-FRESH The LION
Birth nameSukhdeep Singh Bhogal
Born (1988-10-12) October 12, 1988.
Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsElefant Traks

Personal life

L-Fresh the LION was born to Sikh parents from the Punjab. He grew up in south-west Sydney, speaking Punjabi at home but English at school.[5] In 2020, he was described as in his early 30s.[5]

Career

In 2009, L-Fresh the LION supported Nas during his first headline tour of Australia.[1] In 2012, he released The Lion Speaks.

In May 2014, L-Fresh the LION released his debut studio album One. In 2015 L-Fresh the LION was signed to Elefant Traks.[6] In May 2016, L-Fresh the LION released his second studio album, Become which peaked at number 55 on the ARIA Charts.[7] At the ARIA Music Awards of 2016 it was nominated for Best Urban Album.[8]

L-Fresh the Lion was one of the 5-person Australian jury at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.[9]

L-Fresh the Lion cites the work of Tupac Shakur as influential, both on his music and in contributing to the development of his awareness of his Sikh heritage.[5]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[10]
One
  • Released: May 2014[11][12]
  • Label: Vienna People Records (VPR001)
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —
Become
  • Released: 12 May 2016[13]
  • Label: Elefant Tracks (ACE144)
  • Format: CD, digital download
 55
South West
  • Released: 17 July 2020[14]
  • Label: Elefant Tracks
  • Format: streaming, digital download
 —

Extended plays
Title Details
Wide Awake
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: digital download
Waiting
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: digital download
The Lion Speaks
  • Released: March 2012[1]
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: digital download

Singles
Year Title Album
2012 "Forever Rising"[1] The Lion Speaks
2013 "One"[15] One
"Faithful"[16]
2014 "Survive" (featuring MK-1)[17]
2015 "The World is Ours" (featuring Mirrah)[18] non-album single
"Get Mine" (featuring Parvyn Kaur Singh)[19] Became
"Hold Up" (featuring Remi)[20]
2016 "1 in 100,000"[21]
2017 "Tumbi" (with Singh Mahoon featuring Kholcha)[22] non-album single
"One World"[23] to be confirmed
2019 "Alchemy"[24]
"Born to Stand Out"[25]
"We Are Kings"[26]
2020 "Mother" (featuring Moza Mirrah)[27]
"Oh My" (featuring Sergiio)[28] South West
"Mother Tongue" (featuring Mirrah)[29]

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
AIR Awards of 2014[30] One Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album Nominated
AIR Awards of 2017[31] Bounce Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album Nominated

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
J Awards of 2020[32][33] L-FRESH the Lion Double J Artist of the Year Nominated

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2016[34] L-FRESH the Lion Live Hip Hop Act of the Year Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2017[35][36] L-FRESH the Lion Live Hip Hop Act of the Year Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2020[37] L-FRESH the Lion Musicians Making a Difference Nominated

References
  1. "L-Fresh the Lion - The Lion Speaks". All Aussie Hip Hop. 22 March 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  2. Palathingal, George (14 November 2015). "L-FRESH the LION review: Sikh rapper shows his roar power". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  3. Kainth, Shamsher. "Shamsher Kainth's interview with Sukhdeep Bhogal – Hip Hop artist L-FRESH The LION". SBS Radio. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  4. "L-FRESH The LION". Elefant Traks. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  5. Hegarty, Siobhan (7 June 2020). "Trying to be 'cool' stripped L-FRESH The LION of his language. Now the Sikh MC celebrates his roots". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  6. "L Fresh the Lion joins Elefant Traks". 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  7. Ryan, Gavin (21 May 2016). "ARIA Albums: Keith Urban Spends Second Week at No 1". Noise11. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  8. "Save the Date: ARIA Launches 30 Year Celebrations". ARIA. ARIA Awards. 17 August 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  9. Groot, Evert (8 March 2020). "Exclusive: They are the expert jurors for Eurovision 2018". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  10. Wallace, Ian (23 May 2016). "Week Commencing ~ 23 May 2016 ~ Issue #1369" (PDF). The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) (1369): 2, 6–7, 14, 16, 19, 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 May 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
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  12. "L Fresh the Lion Debut Album One and Tour". April 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  13. "Become by L-Fresh the Lion". Apple Music. May 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  14. "South West by L-Fresh the Lion". Apple Music. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  15. "One - single". Apple Music. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  16. "Faithful - single". Apple Music. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  17. "Survive - single". Apple Music. 10 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  18. "The World is Ours - single". Apple Music. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  19. "Get Mine - single". Apple Music. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  20. "Hold Up - single". Apple Music. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  21. "1 in 100,000 - single". Apple Music. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  22. "Tumbi -single". Apple Music. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  23. "One World -single". Apple Music. 27 September 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  24. "Alchemy - single". Apple Music. 27 June 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  25. "Born to Stand Out - single". Apple Music. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  26. "We Are Kings - single". Apple Music. 3 October 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  27. "Alchemy - single". Apple Music. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  28. "Oh My - single". Apple Music. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  29. "Mother Tongue - single". Apple Music. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  30. "CARLTON DRY AIR AWARDS 2014 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED". speaker tv. September 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  31. "A.B Original dominates 2017 AIR Awards nominations". theindustryobserver. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  32. "Here are your nominees for the 2020 J Awards!". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  33. Triscari, Caleb (19 November 2020). "Lime Cordiale take home Australian Album of the Year at the 2020 J Awards". NME Australia. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  34. "Nominees 2016". NLMA. 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  35. "NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees". NLMA. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  36. "Winners 2017". NLMA. December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  37. "LMIA 2020". The Music Network. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
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