Lao Ra guests on new Dillon Francis single, ‘White Boi’, + ‘Patrona’ video out now
Lao Ra premieres new Dillon Francis collaboration, ‘White Boi’
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“Lao Ra takes her country’s traditions and the tropes of love and turns them into gloriously unadulterated, uplifting pop” i-D
“Lao Ra is a voice to get excited about…transports you to the streets of Colombia” Fader
“A mix of sweet and sour…set a date in your diary for when Lao Ra takes over the world” DIY
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Lao Ra teams up with platinum-selling artist, DJ and producer Dillon Francis today on ‘White Boi’, the lead single from his forthcoming ‘WUT WUT’ album (released on September 28th). Lao Ra, meanwhile, recently released acclaimed new single ‘Patrona’, whilst also confirming a slot on the FIFA 19 soundtrack.
“This record is really special to me because it’s one of the few songs on my album that’s in both English and Spanish,” shared Francis. “I think Lao Ra is a freaking star, and working with her was a dream come true! It was so easy to write this song together, and we’ve already started working on many more. I can’t wait for the world to hear ‘White Boi’.”
Lao Ra, meanwhile, describes ‘White Boi’ as “an ode to the white boys in my life and how exotic and endearing they are to me. Think Dillon loved the fact that he was a white boy himself. The song might be about something else tho’ but that’s for you to find out,” added Lao Ra.
‘White Boi’ arrives with a vibrant video directed by Allie Avital. Filmed in the Dominican Republic, the clip shows Lao Ra tell multiple characters portrayed by Francis, as well as anyone else who will listen, about the white boy she fell in love with.
Watch the video for ‘Patrona’