Obi Best is the electro-pop act of L.A.-based musician Alex Lilly. The songs off her debut album, “Capades,” (Social Science Recordings) are quirky, catchy, sweet—and, unlike most pop, too smart to be cloying. Think brilliantly textured keyboards, synths and punchy beats. In an interview with LAist, Lilly says: “[Me and my friends] decided maybe I should call it “fancy-pop” because it’s a little pompous and aware of itself.” Obi Best just started a West Coast mini-tour with revered duo The Bird and the Bee (Lilly sings backup), and they’ll be jetting across the states throughout February and March. I’ve seen Lilly play a few times with a cadre of LA’s finest talent and they are delightful to watch. See for yourself in this charming video of “It’s Because Of People Like You.”

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via Lydia Fong, 26 January 2009 11:20am | 1 |