“LXRY 1 is more than just entertainer. As an artist, he truly followed his own path and created his own lane.
EST 2010
Born Stan Moja, known professionally as LXRY 1 is a rapper\ entrepreneur. He discovered Hip/Hop music growing up in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. Circa ’90s. In the language of Swahili “Moja” means “One”. He was nicknamed Luxury Player a.k.a. LXRY 1 by his peers because of his knack for luxuries.
>>>2000
As a teenager, LXRY 1 traveled to America. Based in New York, He began writing his own raps and doing freestyle shows.
>>2009
In 2009, LXRY 1 signed to his imprint Mercedes Records, from a Sound Cloud single release of “Party Party” reaching a crossover audience.
“Party Party” was engineered by Mikaelin ‘Blue’ and Joseph Dangol @ Atlantic records Lounge studio, NYC. Blue who has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar (Interscope, Aftermath), Wyclef Jean (Columbia, J Records), Akon (Universal, SRC), and many more A List celebs.
LXRY 1 eventually aligned himself with major entertainment companies and co-founded the production team Invisible Assassins.
He has managed to reach a demographic untapped by most of his peers due to his strategic partnership, special appearance on clubs and events. He made a lot of money customizing rides for rising stars and then recorded some few singles to promote his music.
RIDES-MIXTAPE
Back in the day listening to Matatu mixtapes, LXRY 1 always wanted to blend music with automotive lifestyle. Fast forward several years later he traveled to Amsterdam and met Dj Dice who specializes in car music and the rest was history. Together they put out a series of RIDES MIXTAPES curated for cool drive. RIDES MIXTAPE …That was his breakthrough.
>>2010
Since 2010 LXRY 1 has been honoring the craft of music making. He fuses exquisite sounds from different genres and blend these elements creating unique music. His music is about having a good time. However, what really sets him apart from the pack is his unique sound and style.
>>>2014
On July 4, 2014, LXRY 1 broke onto the scene with the release of his debut single “They Love it” released through RIDES MIXTAPE. The single was also available as a free digital download from his website, and was well received by critics. He made a name for himself performing at pool parties, night clubs and events. “They Love it” recorded in both English and Swahili was released digitally on music stores and streaming services. It was promoted with his performance at a sold out event during the Street-Bash Live at New Jersey, hosted by Jahazi Events and Umoja Entertainment in collaboration with rapper Kevo Kevin ( KE 4), Dj D-Vice and Dj Teackles.
>LXRY 1 @ 803 Lounge in New Jersey on a Saturday night
>>>2015
STAN MOJA as LXRY 1 performing late night @ Blackthorn 51.
>>>2015
Mid 2015, LXRY 1 begun working on his album “GAME CHANGER” The album features an array of most iconic sound fusions from Hip/hop / Dance hall reggae, Afro-beats, R&B, Soul and other exquisite elements that feel really great”.
>>>2016
STARS ALIGNING
In April, 10th 2016 LXRY 1 was picked to headline for American rapper Cory Gunz currently signed to After Platinum Records, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records for YMCMB.
On June,23rd 2016, LXRY 1 announced that he will be headlining the Chameleone show in New Jersey. After ending a sold- out performance as an opening act for the sensational Jose Chameleone from Uganda. LXRY 1 wrote on his Facebook page:”My big realization came during a performance with Chameleone . I had a chance to headline for him. I thought Chameleone was a legend who won’t talk to you, but he’s a humble and cool guy”. Say’s LXRY 1.
From left LXRY 1 with celebrity Jose Chameleone.
LXRY 1 released his second single “Bubble Bubble Up” and promoted the GAME CHANGER EP album by performing @ The Pre Summer- Jam Brooklyn Unity Festivals hosted by Deejaye Melod and New York’s premier Hot 97 Hip Hop and R&B radio Dj Enuff .
LXRY 1, Rapper with Hot 97 Dj Enuff
>>>2017
Mercedes Records released “Nakupenda” Featuring Roullete in 2017 for V-Day. The song is a feel- good love story inspired by the romantic holiday. “Nakupenda” translates in Swahili as “I Love You”
>>>2018
Early 2018, LXRY 1 released a new Rides Mixtape “The Best of Luxury Player” He performed some of the songs at a release party event hosted by Drop On Top ENT and Power 105.1 FM at the P.B.NYC with Dj Envy From the Breakfast club making a special appearance.
>>>2022
LXRY 1 released a new single “Mombasa Old Town” He says, the new music is a “game-changer” The song tells an incredible story. An experience that a lot of holiday makers can relate, he raps about getaway, beach life and good-times at the coast.
DREAMING BIG
After establishing his name in the streets, LXRY 1 went back to college to get his degree in Business.
His new venture PLAYERS CLUB is a lifestyle brand comprising a number of divisions, including Apparel + Accessories and much more.
PLAYERS CLUB also markets through licensing initiatives and appears on a wide range of consumer products.
PLAYERS CLUB is a reflection of his artistry, creative and playful spirit inspired by the Jet- Set Lifestyle.
LXRY 1, is a self-made man who hustled his way from the bottom to the top, fueled by passion for luxury and music, he found a way to live out his dreams. Between his music collaborations, LXRY 1 developed a formidable record as a curator for LUXURY TUESDAY using his IG handle @luxuryplayer and hashtag #luxurytuesday every Tuesday he shares “The best of everything” on his social media. He is also a travel writer specializing in luxury hotels, a published author and content creator. When he is not in the studio recording and curating mixtapes, he’s plotting a holiday getaway to his favorite destination: Mombasa.
LXRY 1 music is about having a good time and he understands one thing that never changes with Hip/hop, its pulse beat in the streets. -BY MIKE GAFFARI
A LUXURY PLAYER ENT
MERCEDES RECORDS presents GAME CHANGER RECORDED BY JOSEPH DANGOL // MASTERED BY MIKAELIN ‘BLUE’ @ATLANTIC RECORDS Lounge Studios//A PICTURE BY ANI // RICHKID FILMS// DIRECTED BY SWEETY and EMYKHET AKHU // INVISIBLE ASSASSINS // SPECIAL OPERATIONS// DRESSED IN LATEST// PARTY PARTY //MOMBASA OLD TOWN// NAKUPENDA // BUBBLE BUBBLE UP// WESTY // THEY LOVE IT// PLAY LOTTO// DROP IT LOW// WORDS AND MUSIC BY STAN MOJA // ASCAP\PLAYBOY1 PUBLISHINGS // RIDES MIXTAPE// GAME CHANGER\\ gamechangermovie@luxuryplayer.com
Luxury Player ENT is composed of seasoned music industry veterans with cumulative experience in the music industry. We have worked with or shared the same platform with American artists such as Cory Gunz (YMCMB), Remy Ma, Papoose, D Block, Zana Ray + Dj Drewski (Hot 97),Dj Envy (Power 105/Breakfast Club), Funk Flex (HOT 97), HomeBoyz Radio,Trey Songz; and Kenyan artists such as Nonini, KE 40,Shujaa Beatz, DNA, Sauti Sol and many more.
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