By now, you will know our great obsession with the artistry of Pena Hughes-John, professionally known by the moniker Lethia’s Natorium – a visionary recording artist from the United Kingdom. When we heard that the creative soul was closing the year with a song introspectively titled, Is It a Crime to Be Me?, you can imagine our curiosity.
Setting the tone with a fierce guitar soundscape and rolling drums, Pena shares situational prose, framed with a thought-provoking construct. We love the layered vocals, Pena’s epic range, and the cleanliness of the mix.
What Lethia’s Natorium shares lyrically is always profound, self-realized and self-reflective. The star’s vocal nuanced delivery and power pop middle eight moment with spoken word ad libs is simply sonic perfection, and we appreciate the intentional journey that the creator takes us on.
Speaking on the message of Is It a Crime to Be Me?, Pena tells us, “The song depicts my frustration in having to conform in order to keep the employers happy. They want the job done, they want employees to act in a certain way and that is that until pension day! Though I would dearly wish to be able to afford to do music as a full time occupation, finances dictate otherwise as the money made from music alone does not even pay for my grocery shopping! Unfortunately, I like many people have to endure the day to day mundane day job.”
We know that Lethia’s Natorium live shows are full of charisma and energy, and this is translated equally with the dramatic and captivating nature of Is It a Crime to Be Me?. We also learn that following Is it a Crime to be Me?, Pena plans a “release break” for the Lethia’s Natorium project, but assures us that this is not the end.
We, for one, love the raw and authentic punk energy that Lethia’s Natorium exudes and cannot wait to see her explore more philosophies with her future art. Naturally, we have added Is It a Crime to Be Me? to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our brand new TIMELESS playlist!