To craft "A place in the sun", they collaborated with a rowdy group of songwriters and esoteric daydreamers, including South Carolina rapper Saraph Sunman, singers Benjamin Siksou and Patrón Data (Patrón) on backing vocals, and their old DC-based comrade Dearmac.
Since their debut album (Street Corner Fairytale - Magazine Records), 99lbs have been busy gigging and writing new songs. Their new album "A Place in the Sun" was released on August 8th 2023.
Laetitia N'diaye: words, thoughts, whispers, shouts, keys
Aurélien Barbolosi: guitar, bass, keys, producing, logistics
Benjamin Farrugia: drums, cymbals, tambourine, shaker, cowbell
Pierre Lalu: bass, inspiration, enlightenment, wisdom
Saraph Sunman: rap vocals on "Lock and Load", "The Ghost of Trayvon Martin"
Dearmac: part time lyricist and purveyor of fine bourbon
Benjamin Siksou, Patrón Data: special guests in the haunted choir on "Scared Paradise", "Untamed and Wild"
