As the Halloween hype comes to an end and we head into the Winter months, drawing ever closer to Christmas, we’re reflecting on what a fantastic Autumn it’s been at Lucid Publicity.
The season saw some great releases across our roster, from debut albums to brand-new singles – including:
- Liv East, ‘FUNKSOULSEX’
- Kalisway, ‘Unstoppable’
- Johnny Venus, ‘The 11th Hour’
- Dpat, ‘Infinite Youth’
- Elise Elvira, ‘If Nobody Knows, Does It Count?’
- kid apollo, ‘i let the sun back in’
- 163Margs, ‘More Than Rhyme’
- Dopesmoke, ‘FOTVI’
- Chuka, The Destroyer, ‘Eye 2 Eye’
- Mansour, “Handsome”
- The Ovines, ‘London Reign’
- Fireboy DML, ‘Zuko!’
- Merges, “Another State”
- Booter Bee, “BBBBBOOTER”
- niina, “Dream Queen”
- Erick the Architect, “YERR”
- Ashmoor, “GIVING IT UP”
And so many more! Check out all the releases in the ‘Lucid 2026’ playlist.
JOHNNY VENUS IN LONDON
We had the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful and super-talented Johnny Venus to London to promote his captivating debut solo album, The 11th Hour. Best known as one half of acclaimed rap duo EarthGang, Johnny was ready to show off his solo skills as an R&B singer. Executive produced by The-Dream, a longtime supporter of Johnny’s, the album is rooted in themes of unconditional love, healing, inner transformation and human connection, and mirrors a deeply personal evolution for the artist.
Over Johnny’s five days in London, we locked in a number of interviews, as the appetite was high for the Atlanta-based talent. They ranged from an in-depth, filmed sit-down interview with high-flying THE CULTURE CRYPT and online interviews with NEW WAVE MAGAZINE, NOCTIS and MIXTAPE MADNESS, to social media content including a meaningful conversation with SERPICO and more fun, personality-led pieces with YOU SHOULD MEDIA. Johnny showcased his character and innate talent as a leading musician throughout. Add a key carousel with WHAT MAKES YOU, which has already racked up 20K likes, and a visit to LEVI’S VIP gifting suite, and it’s clear the love for Johnny here in the UK is strong. Check out ‘The 11th Hour’ if you haven’t already, you won’t regret it.
LIV EAST HEADLINES THE JAZZ CAFE
Rising R&B songstress Liv East delivered a captivating set for her biggest headline show to date at the iconic Jazz Cafe in London.
A truly mesmerising performance, the show was a celebration of the release of Liv’s debut album ‘FUNKSOULSEX’ which is out now. Her most intimate and realised work to date, the album combines high-calibre production, intricate instrumentation and raw poetic lyricism as Liv moves fluidly between themes of seduction, lust and longing as well as conversations of female autonomy and romanticised ideals of love – ultimately looking inward to expose the intoxicating highs and lows of modern intimacy.
A STANDOUT PERFORMANCE
One of the most exciting and innovative creative projects in the landscape right now – comprised of French producer, DJ and composer Surkin and influential filmmaker and director Romain Gavras – GENER8ION appeared at this year’s VMA’s with a wotld premiere performance of their viral release “STORM II”.
Swedish cult icon Yung Lean took centre stage surrounded by a chorus of synchronised, mesmerising dancers to deliver a striking performance choreographed by acclaimed choreographer Damien Jalet. The team behind the most widely watched music video of the 2026 were nominated across three categories: Video Of The Year, Best Direction, and Best Choreography.
It’s safe to say it has been an extremely busy few months for Lucid Publicity. Let’s see what November brings!