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			\|As part of the compilation album ‘Sing, Love’, Kevin Lester collaborated with other artists such as Jeremy Monteiro, Nathan Hartono and Rani Singam. The album was released in commemoration of Singapore’s 50th anniversary (SG50).<ref>Toh, Christopher. “Local album Sing, Love pay tribute to Singapore”. ''Today''. May 7, 2015. Accessed on 20 November 2019. Retrieved from <nowiki>https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/local-album-sing-love-pay-tribute-singapore</nowiki> </ref><ref>Lee, Benita. “Sing, Love album”. ''TimeOut''. July 2, 2015. Accessed on 20 November 2019. Retrieved from <nowiki>https://www.timeout.com/singapore/music/sing-love-album</nowiki></ref>
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	\| birth_name = Kevin Lester Sarjit		\| birth_name = Kevin Lester Sarjit
	\| birth_date = 13 August 1984		\| birth_date = 13 August 1984
	\| education = ~~St. Gabriel's Secondary School, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (~~Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)		\| education = Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
	\| spouse = Aarika Lee		\| spouse = Aarika Lee
	\| children = Zola Mae Lee-Sarjit, Ari Jon Lee-Sarjit		\| children = Zola Mae Lee-Sarjit, Ari Jon Lee-Sarjit
	\| website = http://thelioncityboy.com/		\| website = http://thelioncityboy.com/
	}}		\|alma mater=St. Gabriel's Secondary School, Ngee Ann Polytechnic}}

	Kevin Lester, or more commonly known by his moniker THELIONCITYBOY, is a Singaporean artist, songwriter and music producer. Once a marketing manager in an IT company, Kevin decided to pursue his passion for music and has since performed on both international and local stages. He has collaborated with other notable local musicians including [[Benjamin Kheng]] of [[The Sam Willows]] and Sezairi Sezali. With his music, Kevin has also raised awareness for causes such as animal welfare through the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES).		Kevin Lester, or more commonly known by his moniker THELIONCITYBOY, is a Singaporean artist, songwriter and music producer. Once a marketing manager in an IT company, Kevin decided to pursue his passion for music and has since performed on both international and local stages. He has collaborated with other notable local musicians including [[Benjamin Kheng]] of [[The Sam Willows]] and Sezairi Sezali. With his music, Kevin has also raised awareness for causes such as animal welfare through the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES).

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	Released in 2010, Kevin's debut album was titled 'Let's Talk About Kevin Lester'.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. ''Bandwagon''. Accessed on 12 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/artists/thelioncityboy</ref>		Released in 2010, Kevin's solo debut album was titled 'Let's Talk About Kevin Lester'.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. ''Bandwagon''. Accessed on 12 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/artists/thelioncityboy</ref>
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	Kevin Lester, or more commonly known by his moniker THELIONCITYBOY, is a Singaporean artist, songwriter and music producer. Once a marketing manager in an IT company, Kevin decided to pursue his passion for music and has since performed on both international and local stages. He has collaborated with other notable local musicians including [[Benjamin Kheng]] of [[The Sam Willows]] and Sezairi Sezali. With his music, Kevin has also raised awareness for causes such as animal welfare through the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES).		Kevin Lester, or more commonly known by his moniker THELIONCITYBOY, is a Singaporean artist, songwriter and music producer. Once a marketing manager in an IT company, Kevin decided to pursue his passion for music and has since performed on both international and local stages. He has collaborated with other notable local musicians including [[Benjamin Kheng]] of [[The Sam Willows]] and Sezairi Sezali. With his music, Kevin has also raised awareness for causes such as animal welfare through the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES).

	== Background ==		==Background==
	Kevin Lester decided on the moniker ‘THELIONCITYBOY’ after realising that Singapore, his home country, had played a significant role in his life and career.<ref>Mathews, Kevin. “The Unexpurgated interview with Kevin Lester”. ''Today''. April 26, 2013. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/blogs/poparazzi/unexpurgated-interview-kevin-lester</ref> Kevin Lester has a YouTube channel called ‘THELIONCITYBOY Official’ which features his music videos ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6l5hZN5qoBOppjHk7GGHsA YouTube channel]). His most viewed videos include ‘THELIONCITYBOY - YAYA feat. Benjamin Kheng’ with more than 180,000 views and ‘THELIONCITYBOY x FARIZ JABBA - Flexicution Remix’ with close to 40,000 views.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY Official”. ''YouTube.'' Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6l5hZN5qoBOppjHk7GGHsA</ref>		Kevin Lester decided on the moniker ‘THELIONCITYBOY’ after realising that Singapore, his home country, had played a significant role in his life and career.<ref>Mathews, Kevin. “The Unexpurgated interview with Kevin Lester”. ''Today''. April 26, 2013. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/blogs/poparazzi/unexpurgated-interview-kevin-lester</ref> Kevin Lester has a YouTube channel called ‘THELIONCITYBOY Official’ which features his music videos ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6l5hZN5qoBOppjHk7GGHsA YouTube channel]). His most viewed videos include ‘THELIONCITYBOY - YAYA feat. Benjamin Kheng’ with more than 180,000 views and ‘THELIONCITYBOY x FARIZ JABBA - Flexicution Remix’ with close to 40,000 views.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY Official”. ''YouTube.'' Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6l5hZN5qoBOppjHk7GGHsA</ref>

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	[[File:SIXX.jpg\|thumb\|''Kevin Lester (4th from left) and Aarika Lee (3rd from left) with the rest of the members in SIXX. Photo from Bandcamp.'']]		[[File:SIXX.jpg\|thumb\|''Kevin Lester (4th from left) and Aarika Lee (3rd from left) with the rest of the members in SIXX. Photo from Bandcamp.'']]
	Subsequently, Kevin ~~joined another~~ band called SIXX, where he met his current spouse, Aarika Lee, who was the lead vocalist.<ref>Low, Tracy “Finally, a taste of paradise”. ''The Newpaper''. August 17, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/m/music/finally-taste-paradise</ref> In 2010, Kevin quit his job as a marketing manager in an IT company to focus on his music.<ref>Low, Tracy “Finally, a taste of paradise”. ''The Newpaper''. August 17, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/m/music/finally-taste-paradise</ref> The band released an album at the ''Marche International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale'' (MIDEM) 2012.<ref>“Supersonix”. ''Bandcamp''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://wearesixx.bandcamp.com/</ref> The song ‘What if it’s You’ was written with the purpose of raising awareness for the less than ideal living conditions of the dolphins at The Resort World Sentosa’s dolphin attraction.<ref>Filkhairi Zaini. “Famous and for a cause: Kevin Lester”. ''Youth.sg''. February 12, 2015. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youth.sg/Spotted/People/2015/2/Famous-and-for-a-cause-kevin-lester</ref>		Subsequently, Kevin fronted a local band called SIXX, where he met his current spouse, Aarika Lee, who was the lead vocalist.<ref>Low, Tracy “Finally, a taste of paradise”. ''The Newpaper''. August 17, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/m/music/finally-taste-paradise</ref> In 2010, Kevin quit his job as a marketing manager in an IT company to focus on his music.<ref>Low, Tracy “Finally, a taste of paradise”. ''The Newpaper''. August 17, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/m/music/finally-taste-paradise</ref> The band released an album at the ''Marche International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale'' (MIDEM) 2012.<ref>“Supersonix”. ''Bandcamp''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://wearesixx.bandcamp.com/</ref> The song ‘What if it’s You’ was written with the purpose of raising awareness for the less than ideal living conditions of the dolphins at The Resort World Sentosa’s dolphin attraction.<ref>Filkhairi Zaini. “Famous and for a cause: Kevin Lester”. ''Youth.sg''. February 12, 2015. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youth.sg/Spotted/People/2015/2/Famous-and-for-a-cause-kevin-lester</ref>
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	On 20 April 2013, Kevin spoke to an audience at TEDxSingapore. He shared his passion for music and his father’s influence on his career as a musician. Additionally, he advocated for the local music scene in Singapore.<ref>TEDx Talks. “I’m The Lion City Boy, hear me roar and rap! Kevin Lester at TEDxSingapore”. ''YouTube''. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15jinf0J6vM </ref> In 2018, he was a judge for 'Vans Musicians Wanted', a competition for musicians to be showcased at the House of Vans Guangzhou stage.<ref>Mahirah Mahmud. “Vans Musicians Wanted returns to Singapore, open for submissions now”. ''Bandwagon''. July 2, 2018. Accessed on 27 February 2019.. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/vans-musicians-wanted-2018-singapore-returns-open-for-submissions</ref>		On 20 April 2013, Kevin spoke to an audience at TEDxSingapore. He shared his passion for music and his father’s influence on his career as a musician. Additionally, he advocated for the local music scene in Singapore.<ref>TEDx Talks. “I’m The Lion City Boy, hear me roar and rap! Kevin Lester at TEDxSingapore”. ''YouTube''. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15jinf0J6vM </ref> In 2018, he was a judge for 'Vans Musicians Wanted', a competition for musicians to be showcased at the House of Vans Guangzhou stage.<ref>Mahirah Mahmud. “Vans Musicians Wanted returns to Singapore, open for submissions now”. ''Bandwagon''. July 2, 2018. Accessed on 27 February 2019.. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/vans-musicians-wanted-2018-singapore-returns-open-for-submissions</ref>

	== Discography<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. Spotify. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OwVPmFnyYzcaPYZqMxN7o?si=3AGUjQpBRXy3pWpYkaMewQ</ref> ==		==Discography<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. Spotify. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OwVPmFnyYzcaPYZqMxN7o?si=3AGUjQpBRXy3pWpYkaMewQ</ref>==
	[[File:THELIONCITYBOY Paradise.jpg\|thumb\|''The album art for 'Paradise' (2016). Photo from Bandwagon Asia.'']]		[[File:THELIONCITYBOY Paradise.jpg\|thumb\|''The album art for 'Paradise' (2016). Photo from Bandwagon Asia.'']]
	[[File:THELIONCITYBOY PYCO.jpg\|thumb\|''The album art for 'PYCO' (2014). Photo from Shazam.'']]		[[File:THELIONCITYBOY PYCO.jpg\|thumb\|''The album art for 'PYCO' (2014). Photo from Shazam.'']]

	=== Albums ===		===Albums===
	In 2016, Kevin released his album titled 'Paradise'. The song ‘YAYA’ appeared on the Spotify Singapore’s Viral 50 Chart and ranked 15th on local radio station 987FM charts. Additionally, Kevin’s song HRLY (Harry Lee) had been dedicated to the late Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Rapper TheLionCityBoy goes to LA and rediscovers Singapore roots”. ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/finding-his-voice</ref> The album reached no. 1 on the iTunes Charts.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. ''THELIONCITYBOY''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://thelioncityboy.com/about/</ref>		In 2016, Kevin released his album titled 'Paradise'. The song ‘YAYA’ appeared on the Spotify Singapore’s Viral 50 Chart and ranked 15th on local radio station 987FM charts. Additionally, Kevin’s song HRLY (Harry Lee) had been dedicated to the late Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Rapper TheLionCityBoy goes to LA and rediscovers Singapore roots”. ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/finding-his-voice</ref> The album reached no. 1 on the iTunes Charts.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. ''THELIONCITYBOY''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://thelioncityboy.com/about/</ref>
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			Released in 2010, Kevin's debut album was titled 'Let's Talk About Kevin Lester'.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. ''Bandwagon''. Accessed on 12 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/artists/thelioncityboy</ref>
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	=== Singles ===		===Singles===
	[[File:THELIONCITYBOY Bitch I'm on an Obike.jpg\|thumb\|''The album art for 'Bitch, I'm on an Obike' (2018). Photo from Genius.'']]		[[File:THELIONCITYBOY Bitch I'm on an Obike.jpg\|thumb\|''The album art for 'Bitch, I'm on an Obike' (2018). Photo from Genius.'']]
	In 2015, Kevin partnered with recording label BMBX to release “Light It For Me” that featured American singer Marc E. Bassy. Kevin's 2013 single 'PYCO (Put Your City On)' was popularised after it was featured in Starhub’s ‘The Legend Returns’ commercial video that celebrated local football player Fandi Ahmad ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O76fSjl10zs YouTube video]).<ref>“The Lion City Boy”. ''Vans''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.vans.com.sg/artist/lion-city-boy/</ref>		In 2015, Kevin partnered with recording label BMBX to release “Light It For Me” that featured American singer Marc E. Bassy. Kevin's 2013 single 'PYCO (Put Your City On)' was popularised after it was featured in Starhub’s ‘The Legend Returns’ commercial video that celebrated local football player Fandi Ahmad ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O76fSjl10zs YouTube video]).<ref>“The Lion City Boy”. ''Vans''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.vans.com.sg/artist/lion-city-boy/</ref>
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Kevin Lester, or more commonly known by his moniker THELIONCITYBOY, is a Singaporean artist, songwriter and music producer. Once a marketing manager in an IT company, Kevin decided to pursue his passion for music and has since performed on both international and local stages. He has collaborated with other notable local musicians including [[Benjamin Kheng]] of [[The Sam Willows]] and Sezairi Sezali. With his music, Kevin has also raised awareness for causes such as animal welfare through the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES).

== Background ==
Kevin Lester decided on the moniker ‘THELIONCITYBOY’ after realising that Singapore, his home country, had played a significant role in his life and career.<ref>Mathews, Kevin. “The Unexpurgated interview with Kevin Lester”. ''Today''. April 26, 2013. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/blogs/poparazzi/unexpurgated-interview-kevin-lester</ref> Kevin Lester has a YouTube channel called ‘THELIONCITYBOY Official’ which features his music videos ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6l5hZN5qoBOppjHk7GGHsA YouTube channel]). His most viewed videos include ‘THELIONCITYBOY - YAYA feat. Benjamin Kheng’ with more than 180,000 views and ‘THELIONCITYBOY x FARIZ JABBA - Flexicution Remix’ with close to 40,000 views.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY Official”. ''YouTube.'' Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6l5hZN5qoBOppjHk7GGHsA</ref>

From 2004 to 2006, Kevin was part of a local band called Bonafide Vintage Flav’r.<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. "Rapper TheLionCityBoy goes to LA and rediscovers Singapore roots". ''The Straits Times''. August 21, 2015. Accessed on 24 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/finding-his-voice</ref> The band released an album in 2005 titled 'The BVF Project EP'. The same year, the band was nominated for Best Local Act and Best Local Song for 'Feels Good' in the local radio station 987FM’s year-end awards.<ref>“MARK BONAFIDE FEAT. SLEEQ – URGF”. ''Sleeq Online''. April 30, 2011. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://sleeqonline.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/mark-bonafide-feat-sleeq-urgf/</ref>
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[[File:SIXX.jpg|thumb|''Kevin Lester (4th from left) and Aarika Lee (3rd from left) with the rest of the members in SIXX. Photo from Bandcamp.'']]
Subsequently, Kevin joined another band called SIXX, where he met his current spouse, Aarika Lee, who was the lead vocalist.<ref>Low, Tracy “Finally, a taste of paradise”. ''The Newpaper''. August 17, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/m/music/finally-taste-paradise</ref> In 2010, Kevin quit his job as a marketing manager in an IT company to focus on his music.<ref>Low, Tracy “Finally, a taste of paradise”. ''The Newpaper''. August 17, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/m/music/finally-taste-paradise</ref> The band released an album at the ''Marche International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale'' (MIDEM) 2012.<ref>“Supersonix”. ''Bandcamp''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://wearesixx.bandcamp.com/</ref> The song ‘What if it’s You’ was written with the purpose of raising awareness for the less than ideal living conditions of the dolphins at The Resort World Sentosa’s dolphin attraction.<ref>Filkhairi Zaini. “Famous and for a cause: Kevin Lester”. ''Youth.sg''. February 12, 2015. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youth.sg/Spotted/People/2015/2/Famous-and-for-a-cause-kevin-lester</ref>
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In 2011, Kevin was named 'Music Act of the Year 2011' by ELLE Magazine Singapore.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. ''Bandwagon''. Accessed on 12 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/artists/thelioncityboy</ref> Kevin went solo in 2012 and was signed to management company BMBX ran by apl.de.ap from American pop group The Black Eyed Peas from March 2014 to December 2015.<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Rapper TheLionCityBoy goes to LA and rediscovers Singapore roots”. ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/finding-his-voice</ref><ref>“Kevin Lester”. ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-lester-40767125/</ref>

On 20 April 2013, Kevin spoke to an audience at TEDxSingapore. He shared his passion for music and his father’s influence on his career as a musician. Additionally, he advocated for the local music scene in Singapore.<ref>TEDx Talks. “I’m The Lion City Boy, hear me roar and rap! Kevin Lester at TEDxSingapore”. ''YouTube''. August 31, 2015. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15jinf0J6vM </ref> In 2018, he was a judge for 'Vans Musicians Wanted', a competition for musicians to be showcased at the House of Vans Guangzhou stage.<ref>Mahirah Mahmud. “Vans Musicians Wanted returns to Singapore, open for submissions now”. ''Bandwagon''. July 2, 2018. Accessed on 27 February 2019.. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/vans-musicians-wanted-2018-singapore-returns-open-for-submissions</ref>

== Discography<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. Spotify. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OwVPmFnyYzcaPYZqMxN7o?si=3AGUjQpBRXy3pWpYkaMewQ</ref> ==
[[File:THELIONCITYBOY Paradise.jpg|thumb|''The album art for 'Paradise' (2016). Photo from Bandwagon Asia.'']]
[[File:THELIONCITYBOY PYCO.jpg|thumb|''The album art for 'PYCO' (2014). Photo from Shazam.'']]

=== Albums ===
In 2016, Kevin released his album titled 'Paradise'. The song ‘YAYA’ appeared on the Spotify Singapore’s Viral 50 Chart and ranked 15th on local radio station 987FM charts. Additionally, Kevin’s song HRLY (Harry Lee) had been dedicated to the late Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Rapper TheLionCityBoy goes to LA and rediscovers Singapore roots”. ''The Straits Times''. August 24, 2016. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/finding-his-voice</ref> The album reached no. 1 on the iTunes Charts.<ref>“THELIONCITYBOY”. ''THELIONCITYBOY''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://thelioncityboy.com/about/</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Album
!Paradise (2016)
!Duration
|-
|1
|HRLY - Harry Lee
|2:37
|-
|2
|YAYA (Ft. Benjamin Kheng)
|3:16
|-
|3
|Start Already / One Seven
|4:09
|-
|4
|New Bounce
|3:49
|-
|5
|Interlude (Ft. Charlie Lim)
|1:22
|-
|6
|Paradise (Ft. FlightSch)
|4:08
|-
|7
|My Way (Ft. FlightSch, Gentle Bones)
|3:56
|-
|8
|Decorate (Ft. Aarika Lee)
|3:34
|-
|9
|Not Over
|4:38
|}
In 2014, Kevin released the album 'Put Your City On'.
{| class="wikitable"
!Album
!Put Your City On (2014)
!Duration
|-
|1
|PYCO (Put Your City On)
|4:15
|-
|2
|She Wild
|2:54
|-
|3
|Rocket Ship
|3:16
|-
|4
|Overdrive
|3:27
|-
|5
|Jama
|3:25
|-
|6
|Forever
|3:45
|}
In 2013, Kevin released the album 'Everything You Love, Everything You Hate'.
{| class="wikitable"
!Album
!Everything You Love, Everything You Hate (2013)<ref>“Everything You Love, You Hate”. ''Spotify''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://open.spotify.com/album/3FhBqkZkWKBmRZSHY1GWLF</ref>
!Duration
|-
|1
|Danger (Ft. Sezairi Sezali, Bani Hykal, Aarika Lee)
|5:04
|-
|2
|Hear Me Go
|3:50
|-
|3
|Blue Ribbon
|3:38
|-
|4
|Cartoons & Heroes
|3:41
|-
|5
|Everything You Love, You Hate
|4:37
|}

=== Collaborations and Features ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Duration
!Description
|-
|2019
|NDP 2019 theme song: Our Singapore
|4:00
|Together with 26 other Singaporean artists, Kevin was featured in the 2019 National Day Parade theme song 'NDP 2019 theme song: Our Singapore' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZyiSEyx_Kg YouTube video]). The song is a mash-up of the 2015 rendition of 'Our Singapore' and 'We Will Get There', the 2002 NDP theme song.<ref>Mohan, Matthew. "NDP 2019 theme song combines familiar tunes We Will Get There, Our Singapore." ''Channel News Asia''. May 22, 2019. Accessed on 24 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndp-2019-national-day-parade-singapore-theme-song-11553608</ref>
|-
|2016
|We Are Singapore 2018
|3:36
|Together with local artists Aisyah Aziz, Charlie Lim, Joanna Dong, Shak’thiya Subramaniam and Vanessa Fernandez, Kevin Lester performed the song ‘We Are Singapore 2018’, a rendition of the 1987 National Day theme song.<ref>Jalelah Abu Baker. “NDP 2018: 'We Are Singapore' back as theme song, but with a twist”. ''Channel NewsAsia''. May 22, 2018. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndp-2018-we-are-singapore-theme-song-floating-platform-10257002</ref>
|-
|2017
|The Fear Generation (Ft. THELIONCITYBOY)
|3:40
|Kevin Lester was featured in local rock band Villes album ‘The Cure’.
|-
|2016
|Terrified (Ft. THELIONCITYBOY)
|3:34
|Kevin was featured in local artist Sezairi’s album titled ‘SEZAIRI’.
|-
|2015
|Love Sings / Anbu Paadum
|5:25
|As part of the compilation album ‘Sing, Love’, Kevin Lester collaborated with other artists such as Jeremy Monteiro, Nathan Hartono and Rani Singam. The album was released in commemoration of Singapore’s 50th anniversary (SG50).
|-
|2014
|Unrequited Love (Ft. THELIONCITYBOY)
|4:09
|Kevin Lester was featured in Dominique Choy’s (Dizzy Dizzo) EP album.
|-
|2013
|It Can Only Get Better
|4:27
|Kevin Lester collaborated with artists Aarika Lee, Grace Huang, Iris Judotter and Vanessa Fernandez to produce a single.
|}

=== Singles ===
[[File:THELIONCITYBOY Bitch I'm on an Obike.jpg|thumb|''The album art for 'Bitch, I'm on an Obike' (2018). Photo from Genius.'']]
In 2015, Kevin partnered with recording label BMBX to release “Light It For Me” that featured American singer Marc E. Bassy. Kevin's 2013 single 'PYCO (Put Your City On)' was popularised after it was featured in Starhub’s ‘The Legend Returns’ commercial video that celebrated local football player Fandi Ahmad ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O76fSjl10zs YouTube video]).<ref>“The Lion City Boy”. ''Vans''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.vans.com.sg/artist/lion-city-boy/</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Duration
|-
|2019
|2 The Max
|2:28
|-
|2018
|Bitch, I’m on an Obike
|3:04
|-
|2018
|My Turn (Ft. Preetipls)
|2:14
|-
|2015
|All Night (Ft. Sezairi, Mr Boo)
|3:27
|-
|2015
|1030
|3:17
|-
|2015
|Light It For Me (Ft. Marc. E. Bassy)
|3:32
|-
|2013
|She Wild
|2:54
|-
|2013
|Rocket Ship
|3:16
|-
|2013
|Overdrive
|3:27
|-
|2013
|PYCO (Put Your City On)
|4:15
|}

== Performances ==

=== Music festivals ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Date of Performance
!Festival
!Organiser
!Location
|-
|21 August and 22 August 2015
|IGNITE! Music Festival<ref>Ng, Rachel. “5 Fresh Acts from the IGNITE! Lineup That You Must Check Out”. I''gnite Music Festival''. Accessed on 25 July 2015. http://ignitemusicfest.blogspot.com/2015/07/5-fresh-acts-from-ignite-lineup-that.html</ref>
|Republic Polytechnic
|Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
|-
|21 June 2015
|YFest<ref>“Gizzle Rhymes: Feat Mean, Akeem and THELIONCITYBOY”. ''Esplanade''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/yfest/2015/grizzle-rhymes-feat-mean-akeem-and-thelioncityboy</ref>
|Esplanade
|Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, Singapore
|-
|5 August 2014
|Canadian Music Week 2014<ref>“ADI ULMANSKY, HALF CHANCE HEROES, KEVIN LESTER + MORE (CMW)”. ''Canadian Music Week 2014''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved form: http://cmw2014.do416.to/events/2014/5/8/adi-ulmansky-half-chance-heroes-kevin-lester-more-cmw</ref>
|Canadian Music Week
|Detour Bar, Canada
|-
|29 November 2013
|Made for Music 2013 Festival<ref>Leong, Mint. “[Mint.Music.Event] Attend Budweiser 'MADE FOR MUSIC' 2013 Festival On 29 & 30 NOV”. ''Mint Leong''. November 14, 2013. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://mintleong.blogspot.com/2013/11/mintmusicevent-attend-budweiser-made.html</ref>
|Budweiser
|Mansion@Esplanade, Singapore
|-
|20 September and 21 September 2013
|1 World Music Festival<ref>“1 World Music Festival”. ''JUICE Singapore''. July 15, 2013. Accessed on 12 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://juice.com.sg/1-world-music-festival/</ref>
|Retfar Entertainment
|Marina Barrage Singapore, Singapore
|-
|22 May and 24 May 2013
|Music Matters 2013<ref>Hidayah Salamt. “Interview: Kevin Lester”. ''SG Magazine''. May 10, 2013. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://sg.asia-city.com/events/article/interview-kevin-lester-music-matters-live-2013</ref>
|Branded Asia<ref>“Music Matters Live”. ''Music Matters Live''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://musicmatters.asia/</ref>
|Various locations, Singapore
|-
|21 April 2013
|SHOW IT! Youth Arts Festival<ref>“*SCAPE PRESENTS SHOW IT!”. ''Noise Singapore''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.noisesingapore.com/Happenings/2013/4/15/SCAPE-Presents-SHOW-IT/</ref>
|*SCAPE
|*SCAPE Warehouse, Singapore
|-
|6 April 2013
|Big Wig Festival<ref>Hidayah Salamat. “Singapore's first . MBig Wig Festival to feature Pharoahe Monch, The Pharcyde and Akil of Jurassic 5”. ''SG Magazine''. February 1, 2013. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://sg.asia-city.com/events/news/singapores-first-big-wig-festival-feature-pharaohe-monch-pharcyde-and-akil-jurassic-5</ref>
|Big Wig Festival
|Fort Canning Park, Singapore
|-
|13 March 2013
|SXSW 2013<ref>“Kevin Lester”. ''SXSW Schedule''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_MS23284</ref>
|South by Southwest (SXSW)
|Meduse Lounge, Texas, United States
|}

=== Performances ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Date of Performance
!Festival
!Organiser
!Location
|-
|10 November 2018
|Downtown East 30th Anniversary<ref>“Downtown East 30th Anniversary”. ''Expat Living''. Accessed on 12 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://expatliving.sg/event/downtown-east-30th-anniversary/</ref>
|NTUC Downtown East
|Downtown East, Singapore
|-
|9 August 2018
|National Day Parade 2018<ref>Gwee, Karen. “Who are the musicians performing and singing their hearts out at this year's National Day Parade?”. ''Hear 65''. August 1, 2018. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved form: https://hear65.bandwagon.asia/articles/guide-to-musicians-national-day-parade</ref>
|National Day Parade Executive Committee
|The Float @ Marina Bay, Singapore
|-
|27 January 2018
|Laneway Festival 2018<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “St Jerome's Laneway Festival back for eighth Singapore edition”. ''The Straits Times''. January 27, 2018. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/st-jeromes-laneway-festival-back-for-eighth-singapore-edition</ref>
|St Jerome
|Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
|-
|8 April 2017
|Influence Asia 2017<ref>“Influence Asia 2017 Celebrates Social Media Influencers Across Seven Asian Countries!”. ''Go Asean''. Accessed on 12 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.goasean.com/influence-asia-2017-celebrates-social-media-influencers-across-seven-asian-countries/</ref>
|Gushcloud
|Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
|-
|7 August 2015
|Sing50<ref>Eddino Abdul Hadi. “Star-studded line-up for mega concert”. ''The Straits Times''. March 8, 2015. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/star-studded-line-up-for-mega-concert</ref>
|The Straits Times and The Business Times
|National Stadium, Singapore
|-
|13 March 2014
|Red Bull Music Academy Presents: Solid Gold
|Red Bull Music Academy
|Zouk Singapore, Singapore
|-
|5 October 2013
|HOUSE PARTY: An SGMUSO Open House<ref>“HOUSE PARTY”. ''Facebook.'' Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/events/164123867123738/</ref>
|SGMUSO, e2i and Music Matters
|Aliwal Arts Centre
|-
|30 August and 31 August 2013
|HOMEMADE UNPLUGGED, Singapore Night Festival 2013<ref>“Singapore Night Festival”. ''National Archives Singapore''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20130829001/singapore_night_festival_2013_-_factsheet.pdf</ref>
|Singapore Night Festival
|Singapore Management University U-Square, Singapore
|-
|25 May 2004
|Black Eyed Peas Live in Singapore<ref>“Black Eyed Peas Live in Singapore 2004”. ''MIDAS PROMOTIONS''. May 31, 2018. Accessed on 27 February 23019. Retrieved from: https://midaspromotions.com/events/black-eyed-peas-live-in-singapore-2004/</ref><ref>“MARK BONAFIDE FEAT. SLEEQ – URGF”. ''Sleeq Online''. April 30, 2011. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://sleeqonline.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/mark-bonafide-feat-sleeq-urgf/</ref>
|MIDAS Promotions
|Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
|}

=== Showcases ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Date of Performance
!Festival
!Organiser
!Location
|-
|22 March 2018
|TheLionCityBoy with special guests Airliftz & Sounds Of Fai<ref>“TheLionCityBoy with special guests Airliftz & Sounds Of Fai”. ''Facebook''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/events/812999635577085</ref>
|Kilo Lounge
|Kilo Lounge, Singapore
|-
|2015
|*SCAPE Invasion Tour<ref>“THE LION CITY BOY”. ''Vans''. Accessed on 27 February 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.vans.com.sg/artist/lion-city-boy/</ref>
|*SCAPE
|Various Locations, Singapore
|}

== References / Citations ==
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[[Category:People of Interest]]