Nowadays, is trying to have a bit more fun. It’s been over a year since the
Toronto native formally introduced herself to the
music world with her emotive and transcending debut . The project, two years in the making at the time of its release, is a sprawling spectacle of affirmations and self-confidence boosters that were equally beneficial for Lokre to sing as it is for her listeners to hear. As beautiful of a listen as is, there is only so much healing and self-affirming one can do before one enjoys the fruits of their labor. So, for her latest era, Lokre will do just that — beginning with her sizzling new single “ .” The song was announced last month with a message from Lokre. “I don’t wish to sing about healing,” she wrote on
Instagram. “It’s all I talk about. I don’t need to bring you something heavy, you carry enough. Something to feel to love to move to. I can give u one 2 slow whine ur waist 2 :).” “Body” is just that as it sizzles with flavor and seduction, a perfect recipe to draw in Lokre’s target who stands at a distance admiring the view she provides. Its accompanying video steams with anticipation as Lokre dances and flaunts her body for watching eyes. Lokre’s liberating new era is underway and as we wait for what comes next in it, Uproxx caught up with her to learn more about her background — her influences, interests, and her goals for the future. Seeing my mom sing in church every Sunday. I remember being a kid and thinking, “One day I’m gonna be old enough to lift my hands and sing too.” My mom. She had me in classical training and introduced me to the importance of practice and performance when I was young, the same way her mother did for her. I play piano, guitar, and enough drums to tell a drummer what I like. I’d love to learn the harp. I did voice-overs for Crayola and modeled for local department stores as a kid, I guess I’ve never really had a plan B since then. Probably my car. It’s not the dream Jeep, but it was the first purchase I made when I signed my first contract & I’m proud of her. Being too deep. Like this question. Mine has a lil’ more estrogen. , Erykah Badu, , and . Ok, I’m in a space somewhere in Chile with trees around me and a view of the ocean. There’s a white grand piano and vinyls I’ve never heard that I’ll sample and I’m drinking cacao that I packed in my suitcase from Guatemala. Then I’m gonna read some poetry by Pablo Neruda that probably inspires me to write. After touching the ocean it’s local red wine and pasta. Always pasta. Oh and I’m completely alone. Don’t call me. 🖤, 🫂 and 👁️. Her Majesty, Sade. . Is that current? I don’t know, but I have an absolutely insane story to share. I just like when people are human and don’t forget how to be compassionate. Alicia Keys does it well. There are no coincidences. “A Song For You” by Donny Hathaway. I’ve never heard more honesty and feeling on a recording before. It’s like he’s right there in the room with you. I love performing in Toronto… earning hometown love and seeing that grow feels really special. Playing in South America or Trinidad would be an incredible feeling, cultures where the rhythm is just in their bones. Hear me out: It’s in a canyon in
Arizona for the reverb and the vibes. The artists in this order: on her sound healing, , Alewya, , followed by Her Majesty Sade. I’d probably be a writer or journalist. Maybe next lifetime, we collab. The past, because uncertainty about the future is how we build faith. If I could show LOKRE 5 years ago how to love herself the way I do now, we might’ve avoided some bruises. But I wouldn’t change a thing. Along those lines, love and trust yourself deeply, because you will always be the common denominator in your story. Build it on love and you will only be willing to accept what you are worthy of. I want them to say they felt seen, held, and inspired by my art. I want to be remembered as an artist who amplified the light in others just by moving effortlessly in my own. That would be
fire. Lokre’s “Body” video is out now. You can watch it above.