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Riot Games has faced significant fan backlash following the decision to replace most original vocalists for the virtual League of Legends groups HEARTSTEEL and K/DA. In the latest episode of the Summoners Sofa talk show, former HEARTSTEEL vocalist Tobi Lou, who provided the voice for K'Sante, discussed his experience regarding the sudden change.
Tobi Lou revealed that he and his fellow artists were already in the process of recording the new track Live My Life when they were informed of the decision. According to the artist, new leadership at Riot Games opted for a fresh start, resulting in his replacement by Anderson .Paak. Tobi Lou noted that the verses were already prepared and ready before the project direction shifted.
Reflecting on the transition, Tobi Lou expressed gratitude for the opportunity provided by Riot Games while acknowledging the difficulty of parting ways with his character. He observed that fan frustration often stems from a personal connection to the specific performers behind virtual icons, noting that sudden changes can feel jarring to the community regardless of the new talent's capabilities.
The full interview with Tobi Lou is scheduled to be released on the official YouTube channel for Summoners Sofa at 4:00 PM PT, which corresponds to 7:00 AM on Friday, October 23 in Taiwan.
