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Sukhdeep Singh Bhogal (born 12 October 1988), better known as L-FRESH The LION is a hip hop artist and producer from Sydney, Australia. The acronym F.R.E.S.H. stands for Forever Rising Exceeding Sudden Hardships, while the L and LION refer to his middle name,
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, which is given to
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men. He has been described as one of Australia's most important rappers. Born in the city of Liverpool in Sydney's South West, L-FRESH The LION caught the attention of his peers and the Australian music scene when he supported
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during the hip hop icon's first headline tour of Australia in 2009. He released his debut album, ''One'', in 2014, before signing a record deal with one of Australia's leading independent record labels,
Elefant Traks Elefant Traks is a record label based in Sydney, Australia, that predominantly releases Australian hip hop music. The label is distributed in Australia by Inertia Distribution. History 1998–2008: Formation, The Herd, Urthboy, Horrorshow Elef ...
, in early 2015. His follow up album, ''Become'' (2016), earned him wider industry accolades including an
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nomination for Best Urban Album. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, L-FRESH The LION released his critically acclaimed third album, ''SOUTH WEST'' (2020). It ranked #13 in Double J's 50 best albums of 2020 and led to L-FRESH The LION being nominated as Double J's 2020 Australian Artist of the Year. The 14-track album is a letter to his younger 13-year-old self, with messages of confidence, appreciation of his Sikh & Punjabi cultural background, self-empowerment and decolonization. He co-produced the album with Houston-LA-Sydney producer, Kambui 'ZiG' Parker, with additional production by
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Phife Dawg Malik Izaak Taylor (November 20, 1970March 22, 2016), known professionally as Phife Dawg (or simply Phife), was an American rapper and a member of the group A Tribe Called Quest with Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (and for a short time Jarobi W ...
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basketball franchise enlisted L-FRESH The LION to write and perform their team song. ''WE THE KINGS'' was released before the launch of the 2019-20 National Basketball League season and performed for the first time by L-FRESH The LION in front of a NBL record-breaking crowd at
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. L-FRESH The LION is the founder and Artist Director of 'Conscious', an annual year-long hip-hop artist development program run by
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. The program supports the development and career pathways of socially minded hip hop artists with connections to Western Sydney. Since 2018, the program has worked with artists such as A.GIRL, Becca Hatch, Jessica Jade, Nardean, Mirrah, Spvrrow, Slim Set and T Breezy. In 2017 and 2018, L-FRESH The LION was selected by
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to be an Australian representative for their global Creators for Change initiative. His music video ''RACI$T / OUR WORLD'' premiered at the
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alongside 2 other Creators for Change projects. He then went on to perform the song at YouTube's Brandcast event held in Sydney at the
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. The event was headlined with a performance by
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. His 2018 Creators for Change project, a short documentary called ''Culture Strong'', won Best Editor and Runner-up Best in the West at the ''Made in the West Film Festival'', while also being nominated for Best Director, Best Cinematographer and Best Sound Design. L-FRESH The LION closed out his 2018 involvement with the YouTube Creators for Change initiative by performing ''OUR WORLD'' at the
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Headquarters in New York as part of an educational event in observance of the International Day for Tolerance.


Personal life

L-FRESH The LION was born to Sikh parents from India. He grew up in south-west Sydney, speaking Punjabi at home but English at school. In 2020, he was described as in his early 30s.


Career

In 2009, L-FRESH The LION supported
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during his first headline tour of Australia. In 2012, he released ''The LION Speaks''. In May 2014, L-FRESH The LION released his debut studio album ''One''. In 2015 L-FRESH The LION was signed to
Elefant Traks Elefant Traks is a record label based in Sydney, Australia, that predominantly releases Australian hip hop music. The label is distributed in Australia by Inertia Distribution. History 1998–2008: Formation, The Herd, Urthboy, Horrorshow Elef ...
. In May 2016, L-FRESH The LION released his second studio album, ''Become'' which peaked at number 55 on the
ARIA Charts The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici ...
. At the
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it was nominated for Best Urban Album. L-FRESH The LION was one of the 5-person Australian jury at the
Eurovision Song Contest 2018 The Eurovision Song Contest 2018 was the 63rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Lisbon, Portugal, following the country's victory at the with the song " Amar pelos dois" by Salvador Sobral. Organised by the European Broa ...
. L-FRESH The LION cites the work of
Tupac Shakur Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the Li ...
as influential, both on his music and in contributing to the development of his awareness of his Sikh heritage. In 2022 Bhogal made his acting debut in an episode of the ABC television programme, Summer Love.


Discography


Studio albums


Extended plays


Singles


Awards and nominations


ARIA Music Awards

The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known informally as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual series of awards nights celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). , - ,
ARIA Music Awards of 2016 The 30th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) are a series of award ceremonies which include the 2016 ARIA Artisan Awards, ARIA Hall of Fame Awards, ARIA Fine ...
, Become , Best Urban Album , , -


AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as
AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. History The inaugural 2006 awards were held at ...
) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. , - ,
AIR Awards of 2014 The AIR Awards of 2014 (or Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards of 2014) is the ninth annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards (generally known as the AIR Awards) and was an award ceremony at The Meat Market, North Me ...
, ''One'' , Best Independent Hip Hop Album , , - ,
AIR Awards of 2017 The AIR Awards of 2017 is the eleventh annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards (generally known as the AIR Awards) and was an award ceremony at Queen's Theatre Adelaide, Australia on 27 July 2017. This is the first ...
, ''Become'' , Best Independent Hip Hop Album , , -


Environmental Music Prize

The
Environmental Music Prize The Environmental Music Prize is a prize launched in partnership with Green Music Australia. It aims to celebrate and amplify powerful music videos that inspire action for climate and conservation. It was launched during the United Nations Cl ...
is a quest to find a theme song to inspire action on climate and conservation. It commenced in 2022. ! , - , 2022 , "Mother" (featuring Moza and Mirrah) , Environmental Music Prize , , , -


J Awards

The
J Awards The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J and which are judged by the music and on-air teams from radio stations Triple J, ...
are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the
Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is the national broadcaster of Australia. It is principally funded by direct grants from the Australian Government and is administered by a government-appointed board. The ABC is a publicly-own ...
's youth-focused radio station
Triple J Triple J (stylised in all lowercase) is a government-funded, national Australian Radio in Australia, radio station intended to appeal to listeners of alternative music, which began broadcasting in January 1975. The station also places a greate ...
. They commenced in 2005. , - ,
J Awards of 2020 The J Awards of 2020 were the sixteenth annual J Awards, established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. The eligibility period for releases took place between November 2019 and October 2020. T ...
, L-FRESH The LION , Double J Australian Artist of the Year , , -


Music Victoria Awards

The
Music Victoria Awards The Music Victoria Awards (previously known as The Age EG Awards and The Age Music Victoria Awards) are an annual awards night celebrating music from the Australian state of Victoria. They commenced in 2006 and are awarded in Melbourne Music W ...
are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. ! , - ,
Music Victoria Awards of 2014 The Music Victoria Awards of 2014 are the ninth Annual Music Victoria Awards and consist of a series of awards, presented in October and November 2014. The Genre awards were awarded on 16 October 2014 in The Age building, while the public voted, ...
, ''One'' , Best Hip Hop Album , , , -


National Live Music Awards

The
National Live Music Awards The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse and successful live industry, celebrating the diversity and success of the Australian live scene – recognising the best vocal talents and musicians alongside ...
(NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016. , - ,
National Live Music Awards of 2016 The National Live Music Awards of 2016 are the inaugural National Live Music Awards The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse and successful live industry, celebrating the diversity and success of ...
, L-FRESH The LION , Live Hip Hop Act of the Year , , - ,
National Live Music Awards of 2017 The National Live Music Awards of 2017 are the second National Live Music Awards The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse and successful live industry, celebrating the diversity and success of the ...
, L-FRESH The LION , Live Hip Hop Act of the Year , , - ,
National Live Music Awards of 2020 The National Live Music Awards of 2020 are the upcoming 5th annual National Live Music Awards. The nominees will be revealed on 7 September 2020, which is when general public voting commences. The event is scheduled for 20 October 2020. The 2 ...
, L-FRESH The LION , Musicians Making a Difference , , -


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:LION, L-FRESH The Australian hip hop musicians Australian people of Indian descent Living people Australian male rappers Rappers from Sydney Australian musicians 1988 births