Princess Darling encapsulates a relatable contemporary portrayal of societal perspectives on relationships, executed with Le Ru’s finesse.
The composition captivates its audience, firstly resonating with women who perceive themselves as regal figures—those embodying strength, feminine independence, and serving as the cornerstone for an exemplary man, eloquently depicted throughout the song. Princess Darling articulates a dynamic interplay of reverence , loyalty , understanding ,and, ultimately, love between Le Ru and her romantic counterpart.
"I penned Princess Darling as an embodiment of the quintessential romantic synergy, stemming from self-love, understanding, and mutual respect, underscored by a shared acknowledgment of each party as a “the prize”.
In her reflection, she expounds, 'The premise of a relationship is respect and an awareness of the need for stability, roles and boundaries, with love being the climax. Love without respect is null and void.'
The song's lyrically alluring delivery, complemented by an Afro-RnB instrumental crafted by Kenyan Producer UGYN, imparts a profound understanding of equilibrium, duality, femininity, and stability. Each Princess warrants a noble companion, and reciprocally, every Knight merits a “Princess Darling”.
Princess Darling
Written and Performed by LE RU
Produced by UGYN
Le Rú, is a Kenayan singer, songwriter, producer and creative director currently based in Boston, Massachusetts.
The rising songstress first gained recognition after releasing her debut single “Why” which was produced by popular beat maker and artist, Blinky Bill.
She then went on to collaborate with various artistes within the Nairobi scene and perform at many different venues including the Africa Nouveau Festival in Kenya , the East Meets West Festival at Kampala Uganda, Sofar Sounds in New York and local venues in Boston.
She describes her sound as Afro-jazz/Afro-rnb with influences from Amy Whinehouse, Lauren Hill and Aśa. “I grew up listening to a lot of my mums boyz to men, Brenda Fassie, Shalamar to smooth jazz music. A Kenyan cable channel called ‘the beat’ put me onto Kenyan Music which I loved and High school had me listening to dancehall and house music . Soundcloud really showed me the range and combination of sounds all around the world. It too became my first platform to share and collaborate on music projects with Kenyan Producers and Singer-Songwriters.” “lol”, she adds, “One of my friends once told me that our house is never quiet...YouTube Music is always being put to work on that tv with or without a seated audience”
Le Ru previously released an EP titled “The Ride” which seamlessly plays out an interlude of a romance between LE RU and a lover, of which sets a tone of lust that leads to love and betrayal, wrapped around a silver lining; a breath of fresh air .
Her other releases include
Spicy SZN being one of her hottest collaborations where she featured on Kenyan rapper Valerie Muthoni’s track alongside Taio.
Other releases include:
Her spicy single Ginger
The sultry Forbidden Fruit , The timeless Omi in collaboration with Ayoinmotion and a breathtaking Short Film with music from her
