Lili K.

Lili K
Birth name Lillianna Kryzanek
Born (1991-07-01) July 1, 1991
Wisconsin, United States
Genres Jazz, Soul
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter
Associated acts Chance the Rapper
Vic Mensa
Website lilikmusic.com

Lillianna Kryzanek (born July 1, 1991), better known as her stage name Lili K. is an American jazz and soul vocalist and songwriter born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and based in Chicago, Illinois. She released her debut album Ruby on April 21, 2015, after becoming widely known for her feature work with artists such as Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa.[1][2][3]

Biography

Lili K. was born on July 1, 1991 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her father is Caucasian and her mother is of African and Caucasian descent. Raised by her mother, Lili moved from Milwaukee to Chicago in the mid '90s, then to San Diego for the majority of her elementary school education. It was in San Diego that Lili K. began singing in school and church, as well as writing music. Her mother moved the two back to Milwaukee in 2002 where Lili studied music at Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts.

Lili studied jazz, opera, classical, and music theory at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, yet it was jazz that caught her attention.[1] After high school she enrolled in Columbia College and took classes with Ruby Hornet's Alex Fruchter, also known as DJ RTC, and met producer Peter Cottontale. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago in December 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, with a focus in Music Business.

Lili K. and Peter became collaborators and released two EPs: Metal Petals, which includes contributions from Chance the Rapper, Sulaiman, and the GTW,[1] and My Favorite Things, an EP of revamped jazz standards. Chicago Reader wrote that K. tends to blur genre lines in her solo work, which led to her to work with hip-hop producers and MCs.[1]

Career

Lili K. has performed at Made In America, SXSW, and North Coast Music Fest as a main act, as well as Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, and Summerfest as a background vocalist for numerous artists.[4] Her performances with her band at Made In America, North Coast, and SXSW 2015 were met with acclaim.[4]

On April 21, 2015, Lili K. released her debut album, Ruby[2] with independent Chicago label Freshly Baked.[2] The album was executively produced by Lili K. and was written and recorded by her and The Lili K. Band at Mibal Studios in Chicago.

Jay Z's streaming service, Tidal, named Lili K. as their first ever Tidal Rising artist - their feature aimed at emerging artists. After exclusively streaming Ruby a week before its official release, Tidal released a docu-series profiling Lili and her life in Chicago. They went on to book her as the headlining act on their Tidal Stage at Made In America 2015.[5]

Lili K. performs with The Lili K. Band. Members consist of Phil Patterson on keyboards, Myron Cherry on drums & percussion, Matthew Skillz on bass, and Cullen Bogan on guitar.[1]

Discography

EPs

Metal Petals (2012)

  1. "Curtain Call"
  2. "Never Ever"
  3. "Don't Worry"
  4. "Ambitious ft. Sulaiman & Chance the Rapper"
  5. "Highlight the Moon"
  6. "My Name Is [Remix]"
  7. "One Date [Remix]"

My Favorite Things (2011)

  1. "Interlude"
  2. "Come Sunday"
  3. "Solar System"
  4. "Summertime Valentine"

Albums

Ruby (2015)[6]

  1. "Mama Told Me"
  2. "Pour Some Shuga"
  3. "I Don't Want You No More"
  4. "One Mo Time"
  5. "Hold On"
  6. "Know Enough"
  7. "Forgive Me"
  8. "Tommy"
  9. "Refreshing"
  10. "Work Of Art"

Features

Chance the Rapper

  1. "Hey Ma"
  2. "Good Ass Intro"
  3. "Pusha Man"

Donnie Trumpet & SOX

  1. "Go"

Vic Mensa

  1. "Hollywood LA"
  2. "Lovely Day"

MC Tree

  1. "Say How You Feel"

Klassik

  1. "This Is That New"

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Galil, Leor (February 27, 2013). "Q&A: Local jazz vocalist Lili K. on her odd relationship with Chicago's rap scene". Chicago Reader.
  2. 1 2 3 Karpowicz, Katie (February 4, 2015). "Chicago Singer Lili K. Is Making 2015 Her Year". Chicagoist.
  3. ↑ "100 Best Songs of 2013. 74 Chance the Rapper feat. Nate Fox and Lili K, "Pusha Man"". Rolling Stone. December 4, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Introducing the Performers of the Lake FX Kick-off Jazz Showcase". Grammy Pro. 2015.
  5. ↑ Diep, Eric (May 6, 2015). "Tidal Introduces Chicago Singer Lili K With Emerging Artists Profile". BET.
  6. ↑ Levsky, Danielle (2015). "Lili K: "Ruby"". Chicagomusic.com.
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