Singer, songwriter and producer Leon Zai creates a mellow blend of Pop, R&B and soul in his distinct and smooth sound. US born and Birmingham, UK raised, he grew up singing in church and started writing in his teens. At the age of 18 Leon left the UK to pursue his dreams of being a singer in California. After separating from a label and graduating from UC Berkeley, Leon now resides in Los Angeles. He is an alumni of the 1500 Sound Academy, and has been mentored by 1500 or Nothin'. Focusing on writing for other artists, helping them tell their stories and his own artist project, Leon aims to create music that is meaningful, uplifting and true to his own experiences as a third culture, Indian-Bengali creator.