The Success Story of Loyle Carner
Who is Loyle Carner?
Loyle Carner, born Benjamin Gerard Coyle-Larner, is a British hip-hop artist and rapper. He first gained recognition when he released his debut album, Yesterday’s Gone in 2017. Since then, he has become a popular musician in the UK, performing at festivals in Europe and America. Style & Influences
Loyle Carner’s style is a mix of hip-hop and rap, with influences from jazz, soul, and grime. His songs often discuss personal experiences or issues such as mental health and grief. He has said that his biggest influences are artists such as Nas, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and J Dilla. Collaborations
Loyle Carner has collaborated with a number of other musicians, including Rebel Kleff, Tom Misch, Jorja Smith, and Kwes. He also featured on the single “Angel” by Canadian singer Jessie Reyez in 2018. Discography
Loyle Carner has released two albums to date: Yesterday’s Gone (2017) and Not Waving, But Drowning (2019). He has also released several EPs and singles. His most popular songs include “Ain't Nothing Changed”, “The Isle of Arran”, and “Damselfly”. Early Life
Loyle Carner was born in south London in 1993. His mother was a chef and his father was an actor. He attended school in south London until he was 14 years old when he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. He began to write poetry as a way to express himself before eventually transitioning into music. Accolades
Loyle Carner has received numerous awards for his music including the 2018 NME Award for Best British Solo Artist, the 2019 AIM Award for Independent Breakthrough of the Year, and the 2019 Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year.
