Billboard No. 1 artist Steve Lacy to hold his first solo concert in Seoul this August
Billboard No. 1 artist Steve Lacy will visit Seoul Olympic Hall on August 19 for his world tour celebrating the release of his new album.
Singer-songwriter and producer Steve Lacy will hold his first solo concert in Korea at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul, on August 19. This performance is part of a world tour celebrating his third studio album, 'Oh Yeah?', which is scheduled for release next month.
Grammy and Billboard records achieved with music made on a smartphone
Born in 1998, Steve Lacy began his career as the guitarist for the R&B/soul group 'The Internet.' He gained recognition for his musical originality, particularly by producing most of the tracks on his first solo mini-album, 'Steve Lacy's Demo,' using a smartphone. This approach led to tangible achievements. His second studio album, 'Gemini Rights,' released in 2022, reached number 7 on the US Billboard 200 chart and won the 'Best Progressive R&B Album' category at the 65th Grammy Awards.
Global pop star status proven by 'Bad Habit'
'Bad Habit,' a track from his second studio album, is the song that placed him at the center of the mainstream. The song reached number 1 on the Billboard singles chart, pushing Harry Styles' 'As It Was'—which had held the top spot for 14 consecutive weeks at the time—to number 2. It also set a record for the longest time at number 1 on US Spotify in 2022 and left overwhelming figures, such as recording 24 million weekly streams. Global musicians, including Kanye West, BTS's RM, and NCT's Mark, have supported his musicality.
Signature songs and musical connections to be showcased on the Korean stage
During this Seoul performance, Steve Lacy will perform new songs from his new album along with his signature hits that gained worldwide popularity, such as 'Bad Habit' and 'Dark Red.' His musical influence is also evident in his collaborations. Jazz pianist John Carroll Kirby was nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the Grammy Awards for Steve Lacy's 'Bad Habit.' John Carroll Kirby is an artist who has collaborated with Frank Ocean, Miley Cyrus, and others.
