Lucille is an 8-piece collective from Tel Aviv, Israel that plays a blend of soul-infused hip-hop, funk, soul, blues and hip hop. The group is fronted by Baltimore-born MC Rebel Sun and Argentinean guitarist and producer Isgav, and it also uses a revolving line-up of guest female vocalists.

Releases and activity

The band releases material under the name Lucille Smokin’ Soul. It issues the track “Deep In Da Mudd” from the Smokin’ Soul EP, which receives positive press attention. The group is also working on its debut full-length album.

Live work

Lucille tours in Germany and appears at Reeperbahn Festival, as well as playing a full-capacity show at Kaiserkeller Club in Hamburg. The band describes itself as an international act and continues to seek further live dates.

Other artists using the name

The name Lucille also refers to a band from Bochum, Germany that has played together in different line-ups since 2006. That version of the group goes through a period without activity after the departure of Johannes on bass and Tom on drums, then reforms in spring 2008 with Luke Gärtner on bass and Julian Kruse on drums. Its line-up also includes Niklas Descher, Jan-Felix Grabe and Felix Maas.