Ledbyher
Ledbyher | |
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| Born | Rachel Aisyah Diack[1] November 2003 (age 22)[1] Ingolstadt, Germany |
| Origin | King's Lynn, England |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Label | Island Records |
Rachel Aisyah Diack (born 2003), known professionally as Ledbyher, is an English rapper, songwriter and record producer.[1] Cited by The Guardian as a member of the UK underground rap scene, she describes her musical style as "bedroom drill". Her work is characterized by a "wispy, sung-spoken" delivery and ethereal, lo-fi instrumentals.[5][6] Her debut extended play Cunch was released in 2023, before she signed to Island Records and released the mixtape The Elephant in 2026.
Early life
Diack was born in Ingolstadt, Germany,[2] where her father was stationed with the Royal Air Force.[7] At age three, she relocated with her mother to Medan, Indonesia,[7] before later moving to a council house[8] in the countryside of King's Lynn, Norfolk.[5][2] She has both Indonesian and Scottish ancestry.[9] She began producing music at the age of fourteen, producing R&B instrumentals for her sister Anjeli.[10] She relocated to London at the age of 19 to pursue a professional music career.[10] She also began studying film at the University of London.[11]
Career
Diack released her debut EP, Cunch, in 2023.[12] She then signed to Island Records and released her mixtape The Elephant in February 2026.[4][3] She released the single "Dirty Rumours", which was produced by Clams Casino and Tony Seltzer, in June 2026.[13]
Artistry
Diack has described her musical style as "bedroom drill" and "lady trap".[8][13]
She cites William Wordsworth's autobiographical poem "The Prelude" as inspiration for her stagename.[6]
Selected discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
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| The Elephant |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Cunch |
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Awards and nominations
- 2025 — Nominated: 'Best New Rap/Hip-Hop' (Notion New Music Awards)[14]
- 2025 — Winner: 'Best Low Budget' for "Leeches" (London Music Video Awards)[15]
References
- 1 2 3 Hodson, Roxy-Moon Dahal (20 November 2023). "In Conversation with Ledbyher: Self-Produced Songstress Carves Her Way Through the City". STRAND Magazine. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Evans, Nathan (9 March 2026). "Ledbyher knows the haters are watching – and she loves it". Crack. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 Murray, Robin (13 February 2026). "Ledbyher Unleashes New Mixtape 'The Elephant' | News". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- 1 2 Muir, Ellie (9 February 2026). "Meet Ledbyher, the UK rap scene's most engaging new storyteller". The Independent. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- 1 2 Lamond, Ana (26 August 2025). "PLTFRM: Ledbyher". Clash. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- 1 2 Pace-McCarrick, Solomon (15 December 2025). "'UK Ug': How Gen Z Brits reinvented rap in 2025". Dazed. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- 1 2 Saunders, Chris (29 July 2025). "Dance Wax Digital Cover 008: Ledbyher". Dance Wax. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- 1 2 McQuaid, Ian (5 December 2025). "'Constant stimulation, dopamine overload': how EsDeeKid and UK underground rap exploded on a global scale". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "LEDBYHER Is Leading The Way". Wonderland. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- 1 2 Lai, Tiffany (5 September 2025). "Seven names to know this autumn". The Face. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ Peters, Jo (22 January 2026). "Ledbyher shares new single 'Up 2 My Neck In U'". WithGuitars. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ Liddicott, Sam (25 January 2026). "FEATURE: Spotlight: Ledbyher". Music Musings & Such. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- 1 2 Hussain, Shahzaib (5 June 2026). "Ledbyher Shares Mind-Altering New Single 'Dirty Rumours'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "Announcing the NOTION New Music Award Nominees". Notion. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "Nominees 2025". London Music Video Awards. Archived from the original on 8 December 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
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