List of artists by letter «L» - Biography and discography, all albums and songs

Lady Gaga is the stage name of American singer, songwriter, music producer and actress Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, born on March 28, 1986, in New York City. She became one of the defining figures of 21st-century global pop music by combining pop, dance, electronic, house, rock and traditional jazz with theatrical performance, high fashion and a carefully developed visual aesthetic. Alongside music, Gaga built an independent acting career, winning a Golden Globe for American Horror Story: Hotel and an Academy Award as a co-writer of Shallow from the film A Star Is Born. Among her best-known works are Just Dance, Poker Face, Paparazzi, Bad Romance, Telephone, Alejandro, Born This Way, Judas, The Edge of Glory, Applause, Million Reasons, Shallow, Always Remember Us This Way, Rain on…

Laid Back — датский электронный дуэт, образованный в 1979 году в Копенгагене. Участники группы — Джон Гулдберг (вокал, гитара, бас) и Тим Шталь (вокал, клавишные, ударные, бас). Они известны хитами «Sunshine Reggae» (1982), «White Horse» (1983) и «Bakerman» (1989). История создания Гулдберг и Шталь познакомились в середине 1970-х годов, играя вместе в группе The Starbox Band. После неудачного тура в поддержку The Kinks коллектив распался, и музыканты решили продолжить сотрудничество в формате дуэта. Гулдберг организовал небольшую студию в центре Копенгагена, где они начали экспериментировать с новыми технологиями, такими как многодорожечные магнитофоны, синтезаторы и драм-машины. Ранние успехи В 1981 году Laid Back выпустили дебютный…

Laidback Luke (real name Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen; born October 22, 1976, in Manila, Philippines) is a Dutch DJ, music producer and remixer of Filipino descent. His career spans several distinct eras of electronic music: from techno and hard-edged house in the 1990s to electro house, Dutch house and festival EDM, followed later by a renewed turn toward underground club music. Laidback Luke belongs to the generation of Dutch producers who helped lay the groundwork for the international rise of the Netherlands’ dance scene in the 2000s. He is known not only for his own recordings and performances, but also for collaborations with Steve Angello, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Aoki, Example, Martin Solveig and other artists, his work with young producers, and the label he…

LAMA — a Ukrainian pop rock/alternative project founded by singer, composer, and songwriter Natalia Dzenkiv in 2005. The act became one of the most recognizable phenomena on Ukraine’s mid-2000s music scene thanks to melodic vocals, emotional lyricism, and a signature sound that blends contemporary rock, pop, electronics, and touches of folk. The group’s tracks consistently held radio airplay positions, appeared in TV soundtracks, and united an entire generation of listeners. Early years of Natalia Dzenkiv Natalia Dzenkiv was born on December 14, 1975, in Ivano-Frankivsk to a creative family. Music accompanied her from childhood: she studied piano, practiced ballet, and began writing poems and melodies at an early age. Her teenage years were marked by searching for her…

Lane 8 (настоящее имя — Дэниел Голдштейн) — американский музыкант, диджей и продюсер электронной музыки, известный своими мелодичными и атмосферными треками в жанрах дип-хаус и прогрессив-хаус. Ранние годы и начало карьеры Дэниел Голдштейн родился 27 октября 1990 года в Калифорнии, США. С раннего возраста он проявлял интерес к музыке, экспериментируя с различными жанрами и стилями. В детстве он вместе с братом создавал гаражный рок, а позже увлёкся хип-хопом, вдохновляясь такими продюсерами, как Пит Рок и DJ Premier. В 2012 году Дэниел начал выпускать треки под псевдонимом Lane 8, сочетая элементы пульсирующей электроники и глич-попа.  Сотрудничество с Anjunadeep и дебютный альбом В 2013 году Lane 8 подписал контракт с британским лейблом Anjunadeep,…

Lang Lang (born June 14, 1982, in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China) is a Chinese virtuoso pianist and one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 21st century. His playing is distinguished by extraordinary technique, emotional depth, and artistry, making him a symbol of a new wave of classical music popularization. He began his musical education at the age of three. By five, he was already performing in concerts, and at nine, he won a national competition for young pianists. In 1997, he moved to the United States to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia under the tutelage of the famous professor Gary Graffman. Lang Lang gained international fame in 1999 after his sensational debut at the Century Gala Concert in Chicago, where he replaced André Watts and…

Lay Zhang (birth name — 张艺兴 / Zhāng Yìxīng; born October 7, 1991 in Changsha, Hunan Province, China) is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and producer, and one of the most prominent figures in the Asian pop and multi-genre music scene. He combines K-pop idol experience with Chinese solo artistry and global ambitions. Early Life and First Steps Lay grew up in Changsha in a family that supported his interest in performing arts. From a young age, he showed passion for singing and dancing: he appeared in TV programs and competitions as a child. His journey in the entertainment industry began with school performances and vocal and choreography training. At the age of sixteen, he successfully passed an audition for a South Korean entertainment company and moved to Korea to…

Le Twins are a Mexican electronic duo formed by twin sisters Karen de la Garza and Karla de la Garza from Monterrey. They work as DJs, music producers, songwriters and vocalists, while their live shows combine DJ sets with their own vocals and live percussion. Over the course of their career, the Le Twins sound has evolved from festival EDM, bass music and trap toward tech house, techno and electronic music with a pronounced Latin American component. The duo gained international recognition through tours across Asia, Europe and the Americas, as well as performances at Tomorrowland, EDC, Ushuaïa Ibiza and other major festival venues. Since 2022, Le Twins have regularly appeared in the main DJ Mag Top 100 DJs ranking, gradually rising from No. 92 to No. 78. The Le Twins discography…

Led Zeppelin – культовая британская рок-группа, стоявшая у истоков хард-рока и хэви-метала. Их тяжелые гитарные риффы, виртуозные соло и экспрессивный вокал изменили музыкальную индустрию. Песни «Stairway to Heaven», «Whole Lotta Love», «Immigrant Song» и «Kashmir» стали гимнами рока, а их альбомы разошлись многомиллионными тиражами. Основание и первые шаги (1968–1969) Группа была основана в 1968 году в Лондоне. В её состав вошли: Джимми Пейдж – гитара, основатель группы Роберт Плант – вокал Джон Пол Джонс – бас-гитара, клавишные Джон Бонэм – ударные Изначально группа называлась The New Yardbirds, так как Джимми Пейдж хотел продолжить музыкальное наследие своей предыдущей группы…

Lee Foss is an American DJ, music producer, and one of the leading figures in modern house and tech house music. He is best known as the founder of the labels Hot Creations, Emerald City, and Repopulate Mars, as well as a member of the acclaimed projects Hot Natured and Pleasure State. Foss is considered one of the artists who redefined the sound of club music in the 2010s by blending disco, funk, and deep house with modern groove and melodic depth. Early Years Lee Foss was born and raised in Chicago (USA) — the birthplace of house music. From a young age, he was passionate about DJing, drawing inspiration from scene pioneers such as Frankie Knuckles, Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak, and Green Velvet. His first experiments with sound began in the 1990s, when he played at local parties…

Viktoriia Korneikova (born 10 November 1990, Pervomaisk, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR), known by the stage names LELÉKA and Donbasgrl (DONBA₴GRL), is a Ukrainian composer, singer, and songwriter living and working in Berlin. She is the founder and lead vocalist of the folk-jazz quartet Leléka, one of the most prominent Ukrainian music projects on today’s European jazz scene. On 7 February 2026, LELÉKA achieved a decisive victory in the National Selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2026, receiving the maximum 10 points from the jury and 10 points from the televote. As a result, she earned the right to represent Ukraine at the 70th anniversary edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Vienna, Austria, with the song “RIDNYM”.…

Lil Wayne (настоящее имя Дуэйн Майкл Картер-младший) — американский рэпер, певец, продюсер и актер, который считается одним из самых влиятельных и инновационных артистов своего поколения. Его стиль и звучание оказали огромное влияние на развитие хип-хопа, а также на массовую культуру в целом. Ранние годы и начало карьеры Lil Wayne родился 27 сентября 1982 года в Новом Орлеане, штат Луизиана. Он начал заниматься музыкой в очень раннем возрасте. В 1996 году, в возрасте 14 лет, он подписал контракт с Cash Money Records, одним из крупнейших лейблов в южном хип-хопе. Его дебютный альбом Tha Block Is Hot (1999) стал коммерчески успешным, а его популярность начала расти. Подъем и успех В 2004 году Lil Wayne выпустил альбом The Carter, который стал его поворотной точкой. Этот альбом…

Lilly Palmer is a German DJ and music producer whose career grew from Zurich’s club scene to some of the biggest stages in international electronic music. At the core of her contemporary sound is peak-time techno: a fast, high-energy form of techno driven by dense rhythms, powerful climaxes and a pronounced melodic dimension. At different stages of her career, Palmer has also explored deep techno, acid, trance, psytrance and hard dance, gradually expanding her music beyond a single club-oriented genre. Among Lilly Palmer’s most notable releases are Listen To Me, All Things Fall, Amnesie, Vertigo, We Control, Resonate, First Time In Space, Hare Ram, Hype Boy, New Generation, Endless Nights, Late At Night and Bigger Than Techno. In 2025, she entered the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs…

Limp Bizkit — Biography, History, Discography Years Active: 1994 — present Genres: Nu Metal, Rap Rock, Alternative Metal Country: USA City: Jacksonville, Florida Band Members Fred Durst — vocals Wes Borland — guitar, backing vocals, visual style Sam Rivers — bass guitar John Otto — drums DJ Lethal — scratching, sampling, keyboards Formation Limp Bizkit were formed in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. The idea for the band came from Fred Durst, who at the time worked as a tattoo artist and was passionate about both hip-hop and metal. He met bassist Sam Rivers and his cousin, drummer John Otto. Later, guitarist Wes Borland, known for his eccentric appearance and visual aesthetics, joined, along with DJ Lethal (formerly of House of…

Linkin Park is an American rock band founded in 1996 in Agoura Hills, California, USA. The group was originally formed by Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Rob Bourdon; they were later joined by Joe Hahn, Dave «Phoenix» Farrell and vocalist Mark Wakefield. In 1999, Chester Bennington became the lead vocalist. Linkin Park’s music spans alternative rock, nu metal, rap rock, alternative metal, electronic music and pop rock. The band has sold more than 100 million records, won two Grammy Awards and ranks among the most commercially successful rock acts of the early 21st century. Following Bennington’s death in 2017, Linkin Park suspended active work, before returning in 2024 with co-lead vocalist Emily Armstrong, drummer Colin Brittain and their eighth studio album, From…

LISOVSKIY, whose real name is Yuriy Lisovskiy, is a Ukrainian rapper, songwriter, producer and media creator who became known for provocative songs addressing political and urgent social issues. His work exists at the intersection of protest hip-hop, internet satire, political commentary and musical responses to current events. LISOVSKIY’s songs address war, mobilisation, corruption, bureaucracy, freedom of speech, language policy, information propaganda and the relationship between citizens and the state. The artist transforms news stories, public conflicts and real-life experiences into short, direct compositions that spread actively through YouTube, Telegram, Instagram and vertical-video platforms. LISOVSKIY’s music provokes polarised reactions. Some listeners regard him…

Little Big is a Russian rave band founded in 2013 in Saint Petersburg. The group gained worldwide recognition thanks to its provocative visual style, viral music videos, and satirical interpretation of mass culture. Little Big’s music combines elements of rave, electronic music, punk, and pop music, while their videos regularly become internet phenomena, amassing tens and hundreds of millions of views. From the very beginning, Little Big positioned themselves not merely as a musical project, but as an audiovisual performance in which the video, image, and concept are just as important as the song itself. Band lineup At different stages, several musicians and performers were involved in the project; however, the key role in shaping the concept has always been played by Ilya…

Little Mix — британская поп-группа, ставшая одним из самых успешных гёрл-бэндов XXI века. Основанная в 2011 году, она вошла в историю как первая женская группа, победившая в британском шоу The X Factor. Изначально коллектив состоял из четырёх участниц: Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock и Jesy Nelson. С самого начала Little Mix задали новую планку в поп-музыке, объединив мощные вокалы, современные танцевальные аранжировки и послание женской силы, дружбы и самовыражения. Их дебютный альбом стал хитом, а последующие релизы только укрепили их позиции на мировой сцене. Композиции Wings, Black Magic, Shout Out to My Ex и Sweet Melody стали визитными карточками группы, возглавляя чарты и собирая миллионы прослушиваний. С каждым альбомом Little Mix демонстрировали…

Liu (real name — Christian Liu de Almeida; born 2 February 1997 in Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian DJ, music producer and entrepreneur of Chinese descent. He is one of the notable representatives of the generation of Brazilian electronic artists who entered the international scene in the second half of the 2010s. Liu’s music evolved from future house, deep house and Brazilian bass toward a broader combination of bass house, tech house, progressive house and festival-oriented dance music. At different stages of his career, his releases appeared on Armada Music, Spinnin’ Records, Universal Music Brasil, STMPD RCRDS, Future House Music and his own Chinatown label. In 2023, Liu entered the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs for the first time, and in…

Lola Young is a British singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from South London. The artist’s full name is Lola Emily Mary Young. She was born on January 4, 2001, in Croydon and grew up in Beckenham. Lola became known for her expressive, raspy vocals, candid lyrics, and music that combines alternative pop, soul, R&B, indie rock, and elements of hip-hop. The singer’s global breakthrough was connected with the song Messy, which topped the UK chart, became an international streaming hit, and earned her a Grammy Award. Childhood and First Songs Lola grew up in a musical family in South London. She began studying vocals, piano, and guitar at an early age and started writing her own songs at around eleven. The artist later explained that songwriting became a natural…