Lepani’s latest single, Y, tore down the barricades to the pop pantheon with surges of progressive house energy wrapped around lush melodic hooks. The Fijian-born pop sensation, now freshly based in the UK, delivered a track that pulses with kinetic euphoria.
The transcendence of the tones as Lepani builds up to the drops is only matched by the raw emotion he lays bare across every bassline, as his soulful vocal delivery cuts straight to the marrow.
The self-written and produced track captures Lepani’s eclectic influences—from Daft Punk’s energy to the melodic intimacy of Ed Sheeran—and pushes them through his own visionary lens, resulting in a forward-thinking sound that surges with crossover appeal.
Y doesn’t just flirt with genre conventions; it resets the boundaries with its seamless fusion of progressive house momentum and evocative pop ensuring it leaves its mark not only in the charts but also in the sonic fabric of modern pop.
Lepani’s artistry reflects a deep need to interpret and connect with the world around him. After conquering the New Zealand music scene—where he performed alongside heavyweights like Stan Walker and won ‘Best Pacific Soul/R&B Artist’ at the NZ Pacific Music Awards in 2021—Lepani has set his sights on global dominance. Now an independent artist, he’s in the process of rebranding and refining his style, making Y the perfect prelude to his next chapter.
For fans of Khalid, Lauv, and Jon Bellion, Lepani is one to watch
Stream Y on all major platforms, including Spotify, from February 7th.
Review by Amelia Vandergast