By Owen McCarthy, The Detroit News

Detroit rapper Lelo is perhaps best known for his high volume of short songs that often wrap in two minutes or less.

His music appeals to young audiences, many of whom find him through his frequent posts on TikTok, something he says is an example of using the tools at his disposal. Lelo’s among the many new musicians entering a new era of the industry where the internet and social media play a significant role in an artist’s exposure and success.

MediaNews Group sat down with Lelo — who was born Khalil Jewell — at the Detroit Institute of Arts to discuss his newly released album “New Detroit,” his influences and his thoughts on the Detroit music scene.

Q: Is creating the short songs something that is intentional for you?

A: A lot of it is intention.

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