Łona is the rap name of Adam Zieliński, a Polish hip-hop artist from Szczecin, Poland, born in 1982. He is associated with the act Wiele C.T. and releases music on Dobrzewiesz Nagrania.

Music style

Łona’s work sits within hip hop and is known for its light, jazzy production and lyrical focus on everyday life, politics and social observation. His rapping is presented from a detached, optimistic point of view rather than through a gangster persona, and his lyrics often mix humour with intelligence and commentary on contemporary Poland.

Collaborative work and sound

He works with Webber, whose beats form a central part of his music. Webber is described as an established producer who uses samples from jazz and funk records and programs drums on an Akai MPC. The combination of Łona’s delivery and Webber’s production is presented as distinctive within Polish mainstream hip hop.

Associations

The duo represents Asfalt Records and shares that label with artists including O.S.T.R. and Fisz/Emade. Their two albums are described as filling a gap in Polish mainstream hip hop through their approach to rhythm, sampling and lyrical content.

Lyrical themes

Łona’s lyrics often address politics, society and ordinary objects or experiences, including his old Trabant car nicknamed “Helmut”. These subjects are treated in a playful, reflective way, with an emphasis on making them interesting and funny rather than adopting a dramatic persona.