Aquakultre

Lance Sampson known professionally as Aquakultre is a Canadian hip-hop and rap band known for winning CBC's Searchlight award in 2018.[1]

Aquakultre
Birth nameLance Sampson
GenresContemporary R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, plumber, student
Years active2016–present
LabelsHome Studio for Future Success
Websiteaquakultre.info

Career

In an interview with CBC, Lance explained he got the idea for his artist name 'aquakultre' through his career as a plumber, 'aqua', and 'kultre' comes from canadian music in general. At age 19, he was convicted for drug trafficking and given five years in federal prison.[2] After 19 months he was released on the basis of good behaviour.[3] In May 2020, Sampson released their debut album, Legacy, which gained national media attention.[4]

Discography

Albums

In 2020 Aquakultre released 'Legacy', a studio album pressed, and distributed by Black Buffalo Records.[5][6] The album was longlisted for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize.[7]

# Track Length
1 Legacy 4:59
2 657 4:58
3 Don't Forget 4:30
4 Wife Tonight (remix) 3:26
5 Time and Affection 2:48
6 Open your eyes 4:39
7 I Doubt It 3:54
8 Questionable Intentions 3:16
9 Pay It Forward 4:42

Singles and EPs
Works Release Date
Water Temple 2017
Sore 2017
The Re-Production 2017
1 Spring Garden 2017
Sword 2018
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References
  1. Chandler, Justin (March 19, 2018). "Searchlight 2018 winner: aquakultre". CBC Music. Canada. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  2. "Aquakultre". Dawson City Music Festival. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  3. Chandler, Justin (March 19, 2018). "Searchlight 2018 winner: aquakultre". CBC Music. Canada. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  4. "Aquakultre Cement Their 'Legacy' as Canadian Neo-Soul Breakouts". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  5. "Aquakultre - Legacy". discogs. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  6. Mullin, Morgan. "Aquakultre's feast of a lifetime". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  7. Lau, Melody (June 15, 2020). "Daniel Caesar, Jessie Reyez, Caribou and more make the 2020 Polaris Music Prize long list". CBC Music.
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