Nowadays, a lot of us come across new music on TikTok or by seeing upcoming artists opening for bigger acts on tour. It’s so lovely to see fans fall in love with supporting acts, to the point where they know all their songs by heart and then go see them on their own little tours. If you saw Madison Beer on the European leg of her last tour, you have most certainly become a fan of Leah Kate’s right there and then.
While she is “just” a TikTok singer to some people, her fans – aka Leahnation – will tell you that she has too much potential to be limited to that title. They describe her as passionate, caring, ambitious, authentic and honest, which are beautiful and inspiring qualities to have. And Leah has always gone the extra mile to make everyone feel included and appreciated and she always makes sure to check on her fans, treating them like family. She puts them first and in return, they show up for her and spread the word about how kind-hearted and talented she is.
Listening to someone’s music, you wanna be able to relate and feel the connection deeply. Through her loving personality and lyrical transparency, Leah has made fans around the globe feel understood and less alone in this world. But it’s not just her songs that draw fans to the pop-rock singer/songwriter, it’s her strong will to succeed, her hustler mentality and their admiration towards her, for not giving up, that made them fall in love with the artist behind the art. If you can positively inspire someone through the work that you do and your genuine character, you have done everything right.
With the music she creates, Leah makes it easy for listeners to connect with the emotions she conveys, because her music explores a wide range of themes and feelings, offering something for everyone to relate to. We all need those kinda songs that make us realize how our feelings are valid and that we are not the only ones experiencing them. With all the music she has released so far, Leah has achieved just that and managed to create a safe space for anyone who needs to feel like they belong.
Pressing play on her debut album Super Over, fans felt like they were sitting with her, listening to her stories read straight out of her diary. To them, it’s simply a masterpiece, a no-skips body of work that makes you cry, dance and scream at the same time, and transforms into such a magical experience at her live shows. Isn’t that all you could wish for as a fan of someone’s music?
No matter how many times Leah was kicked down, criticized and misjudged, she always got back up and kept putting out music for those who matter the most. Being a female artist who is not your average pop/rock girl and isn’t afraid to be herself, unfortunately comes with a package full of unwanted opinions and misconceptions. Some people just can’t deal with anything that’s out of the ordinary or they are just simply desperate for attention. And that’s okay, because it’s not even about you.
We have to remember that someone else’s perception of you does not define who you are and the strong negative feelings they have towards you are theirs to keep. Luckily, fans have been showing so much love and support for Leah which has given her the fuel to keep going and succeed against all odds.
The power of community is what makes every artist’s dream come true and as long as you have fans who will always have your back, no outside noise will ever disrupt the journey to conquering it all. Knowing how strong Leahnation already is and how real their dedication is, there is no doubt in my mind that Leah is on the right path, turning her biggest dreams into her happiest reality.
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