Lance O. Omal[1] (born 30 November 1995[2]), known professionally as Lancey Foux, also known simply as Lancey, is a British rapper and singer from Stratford, London.[3][4]
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| Birth name | Lance O. Omal |
| Born | 30 November 1995 Stratford, London, England |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Partner | Leomie Anderson (2016–2023) |
| Website | www |
Early life
editLance O. Omal was born in London to parents of Ugandan descent.[3]
Career
edit2015–2017: Online beginnings and solo debut
editLancey Foux began his music career in 2015 by freestyling over YouTube beats from his bedroom. In the same year, he released his debut studio album Pink.[5] Two weeks later, he released a single titled "About It".[6] Later that year, he released his sophomore studio album TEEN SKUM.[7] After two years of releasing singles on SoundCloud, he released a collaborative studio album with English producer Nyge titled First Day at Nursery.[8]
2018: Too Far Alive and Pink II
editBy early 2018, Foux started using a different style which he utilized on his album Too Far Alive.[9] Three months later, he released Pink II,[10][11] the sequel to his debut album, which contained a feature from British rapper Skepta on Dyed 2WICE.[12] He soon joined Skepta's SK LEVEL Europe tour.[13]
2019: Friend or Foux
editFoux performed at US hip-hop festival Rolling Loud in 2019 and modelled for Jordan and A-COLD-WALL*, MISBHV, Trapstar, and Naomi Campbell's 2019 Fashion for Relief Gala.[1] He released his fifth studio album, Friend or Foux, on 6 December 2019.[14][15]
2020
editIn 2020, months after releasing his project Friend or Foux, Foux cancelled his tour prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later in June, he went onto release a pair of singles addressing the Black Lives Matter movement titled TIME FOR WAR !i and RELAX !i, the former which was on the first version of his 2022 project, LIFE IN HELL.[16]
In December 2020, Lancey Foux released a single, Poison, featuring close friend Bakar.[17]
2021: First Degree and LIVE.EVIL
editIn January 2021, Lancey Foux released the second promotional single for his upcoming album, titled Steelo Flow.[18] One month later, Lancey Foux released another single titled DONT TALK,[19] which was the lead single for his Mixtape FIRST DEGREE.[20][21]
In November 2021, Omal released a mixtape titled LIVE.EVIL.[22] The project received two features by American rappers Lil Yachty on the third track OUTTAMYMIND! and 24kGoldn on the last track BIG SWAG.[23]
2022: Life in Hell
editIn January 2022, Omal modelled for Matthew M Williams's brand 1017 ALYX 9SM in Milan, Italy.[24]
2023: BACK2DATRAP
editPersonal life
editOmal dated British model Leomie Anderson from 2016 to 2023. He is a fan of the football club Manchester City.[25]
Discography
editStudio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Pink |
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| TEEN SKUM |
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| First Day at Nursery (with Nyge) |
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| Too Far Alive |
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| Pink ll |
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| Friend or Foux |
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| Life in Hell |
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| CONGLOMERATE
(with Fimiguerrero & Len) |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details |
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| FIRST DEGREE |
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| LIVE.EVIL |
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| BACK2DATRAP
(with Bally) |
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References
edit- ^ a b Lynch, Jack (19 November 2021). "Lancey Foux Isn't Here To Compete. He's Comfy In His World". Complex. Archived from the original on 14 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Lancey Foux • EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)". earthackney.co.uk. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Lancey Foux". Republic Records. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ College, Jairuz (31 January 2021). "Who is Lancey Foux by Jairuz Amiscua Esher College". This Is Local London. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Pink by Lancey Foux, 9 September 2015, archived from the original on 3 April 2022, retrieved 3 April 2022
- ^ LANCEY FOUX - ABOUT IT. 26 November 2015. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "TEEN SKUM". SoundCloud. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ First Day At Nursery by Lancey Foux & Nyge, 14 July 2017, archived from the original on 25 April 2022, retrieved 3 April 2022
- ^ Too Far Alive, 2018, archived from the original on 3 April 2022, retrieved 3 April 2022
- ^ Pink II by Lancey Foux, 6 July 2018, archived from the original on 3 April 2022, retrieved 3 April 2022
- ^ Haidari, Nilu (15 September 2018). "Lancey Foux talks Pink II and Jordans". The FADER. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Lancey Foux drops Skepta-assisted "Dyed 2wice" visuals". HipHopCanada. 2 September 2018. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Renshaw, David (4 October 2018). "Skepta announces European tour". The FADER. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Davey, Jacob (6 December 2019). "Lancey Foux Unleashes New Album 'FRIEND OR FOUX' Featuring Skepta, Chip and More". VERSUS. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Zhang, Charlie (9 December 2019). "East London Rapper Lancey Foux Drops 20-Track LP 'FRIEND OR FOUX'". HYPEBEAST. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Harmony, Rehana. "Lancey Foux Makes A Bold Statement In "TIME FOR WAR!i" & "RELAX!i"". www.newwavemagazine.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Poison (feat. Bakar) by Lancey Foux, 3 December 2020, archived from the original on 3 April 2022, retrieved 3 April 2022
- ^ Dadalica, Jade (21 January 2021). "Lancey Foux delivers futuristic visuals for "Steelo Flow"". GRM Daily. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ LANCEY FOUX - DONT TALK (PROD. OUTTATOWN) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO], 26 February 2021, archived from the original on 3 April 2022, retrieved 3 April 2022
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (12 March 2021). "Lancey Foux Drops Off New Album "First Degree"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Scott, Nicolas (24 March 2021). "There Are No Limits to Lancey Foux". PAPER. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (19 November 2021). "Lancey Foux Formulates New Sounds On "LIVE.EVIL"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "LANCEY FOUX ENLISTS LIL YACHTY & 24KGOLDN ON LATEST TAPE LIVE.EVIL". GRM Daily. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Frank, Alex. "Lancey Foux Interview With Greatest | GOAT". GOAT. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Chappet, Marie-Claire (8 March 2022). "Leomie Anderson: 'Lance has shown me that there are guys out there who are very aware of how women are treated – and want to change it'". Glamour. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Too Far Alive by Lancey Foux". Genius. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "CONGLOMERATE - Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 15 November 2024.