At just 21, Liim Lasalle carries a depth and maturity that belies his age. With a sound merging hip-hop, soul, and alternative influences, he’s already made moves—from modeling for Gucci and Supreme to earning a major co-sign from Tyler, The Creator, who spotlighted his track “Petty Pete” before he even released a full project. Now, Liim is preparing to give the world his first full-length album, Liim Lasalle Loves You, a deeply personal exploration of love, growth, and community.

The album title came almost by accident. While working on merch ideas, Liim stumbled upon a vintage Stevie Wonder design that read “Stevie Wonder Loves You.” The phrase stuck with him. “It just rolls off the tongue, Liim Lasalle Loves You,” he says. “Then I started thinking about what it’s been like to love and be loved, and that became the heart of the album.” The record makes room for the messy, imperfect parts of love—the ways it can heal, hurt, and teach you about yourself.

Community plays a huge role in this project. He built it alongside friends and collaborators who truly know him, people ready to drop everything to help him succeed. “A lot of people don’t have the ability to have what I have,” he reflects. “It means the world.” That kind of support is rare in an industry that often prizes independence over connection.

Tyler, the Creator’s early recognition helped confirm that he was on the right path. When Tyler posted “Petty Pete” on social media, Liim thought it wasn’t real at first. “I just put my phone back down,” he laughs. But the co-sign meant everything, a sign that his music was translating beyond himself.

The multifaceted creative’s artistry extends beyond sound into visuals deeply tied to his life. Growing up skating taught him how to frame moments with care, and his videos reflect places that hold personal meaning—from Grant’s Tomb in Harlem, where he learned to skate alone, to the funeral home where he said goodbye to his father. These visuals are both aesthetic and sentimental pieces of his story.

The album’s songs capture a range of emotions. The single “Mezcal” explores heartbreak and loneliness, written during a time when Liim felt alone despite the community he would later build. Meanwhile, “Playing Yourself” reflects on overthinking and the ways we can become our own worst enemies. Through it all, Liim’s message is clear: love and vulnerability matter, even in a world that often values toughness over softness. “It’s okay to love somebody,” he says. “It’s okay—you’re gonna be alright.”

Liim Lasalle Loves You shows how artistry is about sharing real parts of yourself and inviting others into that world. Liim’s music carries pieces of his life in every track, turning personal moments into something people can connect with. With his debut, he’s holding that door wide open.