Lekaa Beats
Babatope Olalekan Bello known professionally as Lekaa Beats is a Nigerian British singer, songwriter and record producer based in London. His music is a blend of Afropop, drill and hip-hop.[1][2]
Career
Lekaa Beats began developing music production skills at St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, London studios. His early music interest was influenced by rappers including Lil Wayne and Eminem incorporating production styles of prominent hip-hop singers, Chris Brown and Drake. His production style later expanded to include Afropop, drill and hip-hop.[2]
In 2022, Lekaa Beats produced One Up, Central Cee lead single of his EP, No Morre Leaks. In 2023, he signed a global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing. Same year, he composed and produced Problem Fixer for the album Beautiful and Brutal Yard by J Hus. he produced Omah Lay’s hit single Holy Ghost (2023) and ANGELS (2026).[3][4]
Lekaa Beats has collaborated with several artists including Tems, Adekunle Gold, Blaqbonez, ODUMODUBLVCK [5][6]and Nasty C. for the EP Confuse The Enemy (2024).[7][8] In 2026, his singles Isaka II (6am) and ANGLES were listed in the Official Nigeria Top 100 charts.[9]
Discography
- Confuse The Enemy (with Nasty C) (2024)[10]
- TECHNICIAN (with ODUMODUBLVCK and Blaqbonez) (2024)[11]
- Piano (with Gabzy) (2024)[12][13]
- Element (with Zinoleesky) (2024)[14]
References
- ^ Banda, Clive (2025-10-17). "Nasty C Taps Tiwa Savage & Lekaa Beats For Polished "One Time" Music Video Release". SA Hip Hop Mag. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ a b Adekunle, Musa (2024-12-08). "Confuse the enemy… Nasty C and Lekaa's Anthems of Unity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Lekaa Beats on Apple Music". Apple Music Web Player. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Taiwo, Olufunke (2026-02-01). "Angels Lyrics by Leeka Beats, Omah Lay & Odumodublvck". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ Rys, Heran Mamo,Dan (2024-10-31). "Afrobeats Fresh Picks: Wizkid, Tyla, Odeal, BNXN x Rema, Black Sherif, Ckay & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Akinsete, Tobiloba (2024-03-06). "Kida Kudz, Asake, and Bella Shmurda tease new single". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Nasty C and Lekaa Beats Share New EP, 'Confuse The Enemy (Reloaded)'". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ mildtyrant (2024-11-22). "Nasty C and Lekaa Beats Unveil "Confuse The Enemy (Reloaded)" EP". Album Talks. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ Joe, Big (2024-10-18). "Nasty C – Trouble ft. Lekaa Beats, ODUMODUBLVCK & Chip (Mp3 Download)". TrendyHipHop. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ illythehost (2024-10-17). "Nasty C and Lekaa Beats are confusing the enemy. | HYPE Magazine". Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ TECHNICIAN (feat. Lekaa Beats) by ODUMODUBLVCK & Blaqbonez on Apple Music, 2024-04-19, retrieved 2026-02-28
- ^ A, Bernice (2024-02-29). "Gabzy returns with his latest track - 'Piano'". newwavemagazine. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Gabzy Drops New 'Piano' Single". Mixtape Madness. 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ Element by Zinoleesky & Lekaa Beats on Apple Music, 2024-04-26, retrieved 2026-02-28