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The Return: Leeky Bandz Confronts His Demons on Babadook

Three years. That's how long it took for Leeky Bandz to step away, regroup, and redefine his sound. Following a sudden and necessary hiatus from music, Bandz returns with his most intensely personal and sonically ambitious project yet: the new album, Babadook.

Named for the inescapable, persistent fear that haunts us all, Babadook is a masterful exploration of the anxieties, pressures, and internal battles that shadowed the artist during his break. From gritty, complex lyricism to expansive, cinematic production, Leeky Bandz proves his time away was not a pause, but a period of powerful incubation. Babadook is the sound of an artist reclaiming his narrative, ready to prove that the things that scare you the most are often the things that fuel your greatest art.

The brand: Lipur World

  • A broader mission: The brand extends beyond music, with the acronym LIPUR standing for "Life, Inspiration, Protection, Understanding, Respect".
  • Nike collaboration: Lipur World designed a special edition NIKE V2K UNLOCKED shoe in partnership with Nike. The collaboration included a complimentary accessory and highlighted the brand's focus on music, fashion, mental health, and wellness.
  • Merchandise: This official website offers the Lipur-brand merchandise, including apparel like hoodies and t-shirts.
  • Media content: The affiliated Leeky Bandz (@LeekyBandzTV) YouTube and Instagram pages feature podcasts, music videos, and other content. 

The new standard: The timeless art of Leeky Bandz and LIPUR

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern music, where trends burn bright and fade just as fast, the collaborative album from New York's own Leeky Bandz and the enigmatic lyrical astronaut, LIPUR, will arrive as a testament to enduring art. Slated for release on all streaming platforms in 2026, with exclusive records and early previews already available on Lipur.World and Leeky Bandz’s YouTube channel, this project is more than a simple musical collaboration—it is a philosophical statement.
Much like Basil Hallward’s portrait of Dorian Gray, the initial LIPUR World projects—and LIPUR's very essence—are an exploration of artistic inspiration and the human psyche. In Wilde's tale, the artist Hallward captured an almost divine innocence, only to watch as his creation became corrupted by the hedonistic influence of Lord Henry. Here, however, the dynamic is different. Leeky Bandz, with his raw and direct urban realism, provides the unfiltered emotional canvas, while LIPUR, the self-described "failed musician turned lyrical astronaut," adds an un-orthodox layer of traditional creation. The result is a refined and deeply personal expression, a collaborative portrait where the lines between innocence and experience, success and failure, are beautifully blurred.