Biography
Born in London, Labi Siffre has forged a path through music by dismantling entrenched barriers across his professional life. An openly gay performer, he developed a modest yet devoted audience via songs that confronted homophobia and racism without compromise. In tandem with his extensive album catalog, the versatile Siffre has published multiple volumes of poetry and contributed scripts to theatrical works.
His sound is distinguished by a soulful, high-register voice and lyrics that invite careful reflection. The single "I Got The..." from the 1975 album Remember My Song acquired limited renown long afterward when its distinctive piano groove was incorporated into Eminem's breakthrough 1999 single "My Name Is." In 1988 Siffre scored a success with the anti-apartheid anthem "(Something Inside) So Strong," a recording that highlighted both his vocal command and his dedication to social themes.
His sound is distinguished by a soulful, high-register voice and lyrics that invite careful reflection. The single "I Got The..." from the 1975 album Remember My Song acquired limited renown long afterward when its distinctive piano groove was incorporated into Eminem's breakthrough 1999 single "My Name Is." In 1988 Siffre scored a success with the anti-apartheid anthem "(Something Inside) So Strong," a recording that highlighted both his vocal command and his dedication to social themes.
Albums
Watch Me
2023
The Best Of
2016
Crying Laughing Loving Lying (Deluxe Edition)
2015
The Singer and the Song (Deluxe Edition)
2015
Labi Siffre (Deluxe Edition)
2015
For the Children (Deluxe Edition)
2015
The Last Songs
2015
The Music Of Labi Siffre
2001
Man Of Reason
1989
So Strong
1988
Nightmare/Run to Him/The Love Thing
1982
Remember My Song
1975
For the Children
1973
Crying Laughing Loving Lying
1972
The Singer and the Song
1971
Labi Siffre
1970
Singles
