Pictured: Sheck Wes
Shot by: Ryan Yee
Location: Twin Peaks Stage, Outside Lands 2019
Media coverage of Leven Kali's set at OSL 2019.
Photographer
Videographer
Artist
Leven Kali
Band
Sol W., Cam J., Trey M.
Palm Studios Team
Matt W. & Drake H.
August 9-11, 2019
During a brainstorming session for a commercial I was working on for Guayakí Yerba Mate, my co-director played Thursday by Leven Kali. My head popped up after hearing how groovy the track was, and I followed Leven on Instagram before getting back to working on the commercial brief.
The next day, I woke up to a post in my feed from Leven. He was promoting a show at the The UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA, which happens to be close to where I live. As a result, I shot Leven a message explaining who I was, and how I wanted to shoot photos of the show.
Leven replied within the hour explaining that his photographer was out of town, and how it was perfect that I was reaching out! I shot photos of Leven’s show, had a blast, and ultimately got to know Leven and his team.
After a successful concert, I packed up my equipment and said good-bye. I was headed off to college, and it wouldn't be until 6 months later that we would cross paths again. During that time, I stayed up to date on Leven's latest projects, and provided any support to his team that I could. I was finally able to link up with one of this team members while interning in LA for a talent agency. After a lunch in Beverly Hills, I mentioned that I would be at Outside Lands, and that I'd love to link up with him and the team. The rest is history.
The day started meeting by a back entrance to the Twin Peaks Stage. Leven's trailer was located behind the stage, and there were other artist trailers grouped together with a space in the middle to congregate. Leven's trailer was accompanied by Denzel Curry, Sheck Wes, and Bebe Rexha's trailers. After a sound check and stage prep, we went backstage to hang out until showtime.