Kelli-Leigh – The voice behind two UK No.1s – Drops game-changing debut album ‘Legacy
KELLI-LEIGH – THE VOICE BEHIND TWO UK NO.1S – DROPS GAME-CHANGING DEBUT ALBUM ‘LEGACY’
Over 1 billion streams. 2 UK No.1s. 3 UK Top 10s. The voice behind the hits steps into the spotlight with Legacy
(Music Core)
Out 19th September
Kelli-Leigh – the uncredited voice behind two UK No.1 hits, Duke Dumont’s ‘I Got U’ and SecondCity’s ‘I Wanna Feel’ – steps into the spotlight with her long-awaited debut album Legacy, out on 19th September.
A bold, independent debut, Legacy marks a pivotal chapter in the story of the Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter, as she cements herself as one of the UK’s leading anthemic dance-pop artists. The album is made up of 16 of Kelli-Leigh’s solo tracks, including ‘New Chic’ (playlisted by Capital Dance, KISS FM & Radio 1), ‘Can’t Dance’ (KISS FM radio support), and ‘Unconditional’, which peaked at #37 on iTunes and #20 on UK radio charts. There’s also the new single, February’s ‘Broken Heart’, a thematically emotional heartbreak record laced with a breaks-y 80s-esque retro groove.
More than just a collection of singles, Legacy tells the story of Kelli-Leigh so far – and it’s a non-stop party. Packed with summer-ready dance cuts, the album blends anthemic piano riffs, club energy, and her signature soaring vocals. New single ‘Elevate’ (out 15th August) brings trancey arpeggiated synths, while ‘Birds and the Bees’ delivers funky bass and disco guitar for an instant lift. ‘Hold On Tonight’ lays down groovy synths and adds drama through sharp string stabs, and ‘Kill The Lights’ is a full-throttle dancefloor weapon. Penultimate track ‘Pulse’ pairs a radio-friendly hook with dark, pacey house, before the album closes with ‘Love Myself’ — an empowering, almost gospel-like emotional anthem built for summer.
Kelli-Leigh is one of the UK’s most recognisable voices in dance music, with over 1 billion global streams and a career that spans multiple chart-topping collaborations and solo releases. As a fiercely independent artist, she’s built her own lane in the dance-pop world — not just with standout vocals, but through her own label, Music Core, and a growing catalogue of solo work backed by national radio and DSP support.
A commanding live performer, Kelli-Leigh has supported Clean Bandit on multiple tour dates and festival appearances, including Isle of Wight, Latitude, and Gone Wild festivals, with further shows confirmed at Starlite Marbella (6 August 2025) and Gone Wild (10 August 2025). She’s also delivered solo sets at Brighton Pride, Gran Canaria Pride, S2S Festival, and shows across Ibiza and Poland — and is set to return to the stage with her first headline band show since 2019.
Beyond the stage, Kelli-Leigh is a strong advocate for women and WOC in electronic music. As an FAC board member, she co-created a guide to help vocalists protect their rights and launched You Know My Voice — a podcast spotlighting under-recognised talent in the scene.
Legacy, the huge debut album from an undeniably iconic voice in modern dance music, Kelli-Leigh, drops on 19th September on her label, Music Core. An album release party will take place on 17th September at 93 Feet East in London. Keep an eye out for tickets dropping soon.
Legacy
New Chic
Do You Wanna Be Loved Like This?
Back
Favourite Things
Birds and the Bees
Elevate
Hold on Tonight
Feelin U
Can’t Dance
Broken Heart
Never Dance Again
Unconditional
Kill The Lights
Pulse
Love Myself
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