Loprov

Loprov

Loprov (IPA: [loʊ prɒv]), also known as Spencer Leow (IPA: [ˈspɛnsə liaʊ]) (real name Spencer Leow, born October 26), is a multi-genre DJ specializing in mashups, music producer, video director & editor, content creator, voice-over, multi-disciplinary engineer and consultant, as well as teacher, talent manager, graphic designer, and screenwriter.

Biography

French artist and animator Kékéflipnote posing for a photograph with a person at Furries Upon Malaysia, speculated to be Loprov.

Relationship

Loprov is currently engaged and has no children at this time.

Real-Life appearance

Loprov has maintained anonymity regarding his real-life appearance within the furry fandom, and any indications of his ethnicity remain undisclosed for unknown reasons. He typically appears as a well-built male figure, consistently depicted in some images wearing an all-black outfit comprising a long-sleeve turtleneck t-shirt, cargo pants, and boots, as shown across his social media.

On December 13, 2023, a public post was made on X, detailing his experience at Furries Upon Malaysia. The post included an attachment — a photo where a person's face was censored by a drawing — standing next to French artist and animator Kékéflipnote. It is speculated that the person seen next to Kéké is Loprov, as the tattoos on the right arm closely resemble those featured on his Nardoragon avatar.

Nationality

When questioned about his nationality via Tellonym, Loprov neither confirmed nor denied being from Singapore, while clarifying his non-involvement in the Singapore furry community despite having friends there since mid-2019. To maintain fairness to foreign communities engaged in charitable endeavors aligned with his personal philanthropic goals, he emphasized his stance of neutrality.

On December 31, 2023, in the follow-up video referencing 'Have You Ever?', Loprov surprises viewers with a fluent switch in language. This unexpected transition indicates proficiency not only in English but also in Chinese. Notably, Loprov uses Traditional Chinese characters, distinct from the more commonly used Simplified Chinese, suggesting a possible origin in Hong Kong or Taiwan. Traditional Chinese characters are predominantly utilized in these regions, differing from the usage in the People's Republic of China and Singapore. This choice of characters in the video supports the assertion that Loprov's nationality might not align with claims suggesting origins from Singapore.

Life story

On December 1, 2022, Loprov released a video on Youtube titled 'A Milestone Story' lasting 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering topics such as friends, family, work, and growing up, recorded while he was intoxicated. This video showed the raw, softer side of Loprov which not many knew aside from his cheery, fun-loving appearance - his struggle with poverty in modern society, being orphaned halfway in his youth, leaving the music industry he once fell in love with and finding his way into the furry VR DJ scene, battling health problems in silence, and other difficulties in his life. The video remains unlisted, and the link could only be accessed through a specific tweet on his Twitter.

Fandom involvement

Being in the fandom ever since dropping out of high school, Loprov only became publicly active in mid-2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, with his first public appearance debuting as DJ for Misho's Vibe Night - a monthly event night based in the US time zone, hosted on Virtual Reality social platform, VRChat.

Aside from DJing, Loprov produces multimedia content for various platforms such as TikTok and Twitter, demonstrating his capabilities in VR content production, as well as video editing, motion graphics, and music production.

Fursona

Loprov performing at Furality Legends 2021. Photo credit: Chevron The Wolf on FurAffinity.

Loprov performing at Furality Aqua 2022. Photo credit: Chevron The Wolf on FurAffinity.

Official poster for ThaiTails 2023's DJ event.

Official poster for FURUM 2023's DJ event.

2N (Loprov & Kazuki) performing at Foxxcon Cyberpunk in October 2023. Photo credit: Chevron The Wolf on FurAffinity.

Loprov possesses 3 fursonas, which he described as "reflections of his personality" - A Grey Wolf, Nardoragon (a re-imagination of the dragon species by 3D modeler, Nardoiri), and the little-known nine-tailed fox.

Convention appearance

(Including but not limited to)

Year	Month	Event	Country	Role	In-Person or Virtual
2020	October	Infurnity Online	Taiwan	Attendee	Virtual
2021	November	Furality Online Xperience	United States	DJ
		Bewhiskered
	December	Hex Furry Fest 4
		Furries Upon Malaysia	Malaysia	Attendee	In-Person
2022	June	Furality Online Xperience	United States	DJ	Virtual
	July	PAWAI VR	Indonesia	DJ (As '2N')
	December	Furries Upon Malaysia	Malaysia	Attendee	In-Person
2023	March	ThaiTails	Thailand	DJ
	June	Furality Online Xperience	United States	DJ (As '2N')	Virtual
		Anthrocon		Attendee	In-Person
	July	FurMIT	Taiwan
	December	Furries Upon Malaysia	Malaysia	DJ, DJ Lead, Project Consultant
2024	March	ThaiTails	Thailand	DJ
	May	Furry Weekend Atlanta	United States

VR Event Appearance

(Including but not limited to)

Year	Month	Event	Country
2017	Unknown	The Interview Online Radio - Season Finale	Unknown
2021	August	Vibe Night	United States
	September
	October
	November	Furality Legends
		Bewhiskered
		Placeholder Club	United Kingdom
	December	Hex Furry Fest 4	United States
		Avianse
		FVRUM VR	Malaysia
2022	January	Sorami's C.N.Y.P.	Japan
		Misho's Vibe Night New Year Special	United States
	February	FloofDoof	Australia
	April	Long Live The Emo Kids	United States
	June	Club O!
		Furality Aqua
	July	PAWAI VR	Indonesia
	August	Snelrev's Party	Sweden
		Joylife's Party	Germany
	October	Virtual FurMix x Bad Angel Club	Brazil
		Misho's Vibe Night - Halloween Special	United States
	December	Forsakened
		The Fur Locker - 'Shakin' It For Scalies' Charity Special
2023	January	2N x Misho's Vibe Night - NYE Southeast Asia Special
	June	Furality Sylva
	August	Z-Rave - Venue Launch	Poland
	September	Studio 45 - Venue Launch	United States
	October	Foxxcon Cyberpunk
		2N Goes (back) To Vibe Night - Halloween Special
	November	2N Goes To TSOP's Birthday - The Foundry
	December	Foxxcon Cyberpunk - Winter Edition
2024	March	Club Solaris	Unknown

Music

Loprov first started as a self-taught DJ and music producer under other real life monikers in late 2009. Drawing inspiration from nightlife legends and world-class peers around him, he went on to perfect his capabilities of working with countless DJ equipment available - from turntables, to CDJs, and controllers. This led him to share stages and provide support to notable DJs and other celebrities in and out of his region.

In the middle of his real-life DJ career, Loprov earned a Guinness World Record record title for being part of the World's Largest DJ Relay in 9th August 2014 , celebrating Singapore's SG50, an initiative launched to celebrate 50 years of the country's independence from Malaysia, among other involvements.

This led to Loprov's non-furry journey taking a turn towards the education sector, being invited as an educator to collaborate with several renowned enrichment groups in his hometown around mid-2015, teaching DJ and music production on Ableton classes in private and international schools, as well as hosting workshops for working professionals in and out of the DJ industry.

DJ

A screenshot of Loprov's 'DJing and You' panel at Furality Aqua, showing examples of his past works in digital design and motion graphics.

Loprov's 2024 Show dates announcement poster.

2021

In 2021, Loprov began his transition of leaving his non-furry DJ life behind, and moved towards the furry DJ scene in a short time, making numerous virtual guest DJ appearances in places such as BewhiskeredCon 2021 , Japanese V-Tuber Sorami's Countdown New Year Party 2021-2022, Hex Furry Fest 4, among other virtual and real-life spaces.

2022

In June 2022, Loprov performed at Club F.Y.N.N.; his choir remix of HIYU's official themes from Legends 2021 and Aqua 2022, blended with a series of pop acapella and instrumentals, coupled with heartfelt messages to the furry fandom shown on screens, fused into a single high energy musical opening lasting over 4 minutes. This quickly became a critically acclaimed performance in the furry fandom, as well as arguably one of the most-viewed performances of the virtual convention.

2023

On March 2023, Loprov made his first real-life appearance at ThaiTails 2023, in collaboration with international furry musician Snappy Pupper, performing as the party's hype man aside from being one of the three DJs for the event himself. The DJ party concluded with great success and arguably became the new standard of furry DJ parties in Southeast Asia.

On June 2023, Loprov returned to Furality Sylva 2023's Club F.Y.N.N. with surprise guest Tirashira Kazuki, performing as DJ duo '2N' on the second half of the hour-long broadcast. The performance started with the iconic choir in a type of Elvish language from Loprov's reimagination based on HIYU's official themes heard in previous events, combined with emotionally charged messages read by various narrators and cinematic trailer visuals, creating a heartfelt yet high-octane entrance lasting over 4 minutes. The performance later progressed with countless mashups of new and iconic radio hits, while featuring unreleased music from Loprov in several parts. 2N's surprise appearance quickly became one of the main highlights of the virtual convention, with an estimated sum of over 16,000 viewers in VR and Mixcloud Live combined throughout the weekend.

On September 1st 2023, a teaser video was released on Loprov's X, announcing 2N's performance for Foxxcon Cyberpunk, a VR event venue managed by the Waterwolf community. The teaser featured a mysterious introduction to 'Chapter Finale' with no further details, while the monologues displayed were split into two narratives highlighted by two different colors, representing their shared thoughts with different perspectives. A series of videos filmed from their journeys to different countries were pieced together in the teaser lasting 1 minute and 45 seconds, with several shots hinting at their past performances in real-life festivals, clubs, conventions, and VR. It remains unclear on the exact purpose of this video, although speculations from fans suggest the possibility of Loprov retiring from DJing and/or VR.

On October 9, 2023, another trailer video was released on Loprov's X, sharing insights on the amount of effort that was invested into all performances as seen on Furality's Club F.Y.N.N.. The video provided insight into Loprov's plans of producing a select number of shows that will be scheduled for release in the future, with the following message - "This was done in preparation for the possibility of his equipment and/or physical abilities reaching complete failure, or in the worst-case scenario, his premature passing." While the video teased the upcoming show to be "the version which did not make it to the stages of Furality", questions regarding Loprov's health as well as what he uses for content production, rose among fans in various communities. This further fueled ongoing speculations of Loprov's possible retirement.

On December 13, 2023, Loprov released a public post on X detailing his involvement with Furries Upon Malaysia as consultant and DJ lead for the convention's party event. Addressing the event's highlight as well as other relevant points to the topic such as DJ selection process, Loprov extended his thanks to the committee for persuading a brief return from retirement as consultant and DJ lead to oversee the event. Loprov praised the DJs, VJ, and tech team for their expertise and contribution to the event's success. Reflecting on the diverse talent showcased, Loprov highlighted the lineup while encouraging support for the artists across social media platforms.

2024

On March 23rd 2024, Loprov made a returning appearance at ThaiTails 2024, hosted at the Grand Richmond Hotel, collaborating with Tenkitsune (Snappy) and local resident DJ Mitailsu.

Music Producer

2021

Loprov debuted his first single in collaboration with NoodlesDragon, 'Temporary'.

2022

In June 2022, Loprov released the single, 'Dear'., as well as 'Live Forever', a tribute to his late mother, Grace.

2023

• May 2023 - Loprov released a remix of 'Phantom Sense' by Pop-Punk artist WHSPRS and Anja Klipić.
• September 9, 2023 - Loprov released his single, 'Someday (I'll Be Okay)'.
• November 11, 2023 - Loprov released a collection of Lo-Fi tracks produced for his video productions, titled 'Lo-Fi Collection Volume One'.
• December 12, 2023 - Loprov released 'Out Of Time', featuring Plumbercat as vocalist.
• December 24, 2023 - Loprov released 'Sounds From My Memories', featuring a small collection of sounds from his past. It is noted, however, that this release featured his full name instead of 'Loprov'.
• December 25, 2023 - Loprov re-released 'Temporary' from 2021 as 'Deluxe Edition', featuring an alternate version titled 'Loprov VIP'. It is noted that the first version released is no longer available, and other artists names previously shown were not featured on this release, with no reason provided.

Music style

While Loprov's style of music focuses heavily on mashups, he strives to blur the lines between genres as a personal challenge, to bring out the best of every song celebrated by many around the world. His style of music is often described by fans as "the unhinged version of DJ Earworm, David Kim, and/or TMABird", with references sampled from trending memes, as well as fictional satirical comedians such as iDubbbz and Pink Guy.

His core focus is to bring festival-standard performances and energy to spaces and crowds, regardless of size, virtual or in-person.

Other endeavors

Video Production

(18+ Warning) Loprov performing 'Have You Ever?' while demonstrating a fluent language switch between English and Chinese. Snippet released on December 30th, 2023.

(18+ Warning) Loprov performing 'Grow', playing both male and female characters as two different styles. Snippet released on February 3rd, 2024.

Loprov officially announcing his appearance as DJ for Furality 2023.

Loprov officially announcing his appearance as DJ for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2024.

Loprov has established a diverse content portfolio targeted towards adults above the age of 18, by creating and disseminating video content across multiple platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and X. His content spans a wide array of genres, ranging from comedic sketches to thought-provoking pieces. Occasionally, Loprov has shared snippets from various sources featuring his appearances, such as media interviews and podcasts.

Far East Beast Co.

On Loprov's website, a new section appeared unannounced within the 'Projects' category, revealing 'Far East Beast Co.' in white text against a plain bright pink background. The description provided reads: 'The culmination of global talent within a dynamic team, uniting to unveil a distinctive limited series of multilingual multimedia content. This collection's sole objective is to redefine the essence of creativity, transcending linguistic, racial, and religious confines. Long live the creative.' This suggests that Far East Beast Co. is a collective of performers, although it remains unclear who else may be involved, as all videos bearing the label 'a Far East Beast Co. Presentation' feature Loprov exclusively, handling both vocal and music production.

2023

On December 30, 2023, Loprov released a video snippet of a 'first studio draft' titled 'Have You Ever?' - a Hip-Hop track featuring him rapping while appearing in VR. It is noted that there is no further information on other parties involved in any parts of the credits, leading to the possibility that Loprov produced the entirety of the presentation, including the raspy deep vocals heard in the video. The video presented a set of lyrics reflecting a poignant exploration of feelings of neglect, invisibility, and emotional burden. The verse expresses a sense of being overlooked and unappreciated, likening their experience to that of a daycare attendant tending to insecure friends who disregard their feelings. The lyrics convey frustration at the lack of acknowledgment for personal achievements while feeling burdened by the problems of others, much like a crumpled paper bag carrying the weight of people's issues. The analogy of feeling like a table lamp amidst crowds, never truly seen or acknowledged, underscores a pervasive sense of isolation and disconnection. The mention of receiving party invites merely as a status symbol for others highlights the superficiality of relationships and the feeling of being used for someone else's validation.

On December 31, 2023, Loprov released a follow-up video of 'Have You Ever?', featuring an aggressive shift in tone and pacing compared to the previous snippet, with a surprise language switch from English to Chinese amid the performance. The verses in Traditional Chinese were composed in the style of Diss rap, reflecting a sense of disillusionment and irritation towards perceived arrogance, hypocrisy, and manipulative behavior, criticizing the notion of superiority and misuse of influence, accusing the subject of causing chaos and finding pleasure in doing so. There's a mention of materialism and pretentiousness, highlighting the subject's facade of kindness while harboring contempt and disdain underneath. The lyrics further denounce the individual's claims of community involvement, highlighting the lack of genuine participation and the impact of their negative influence. Amidst expressions of gratitude for the support, there's a disillusionment portrayed by the spread of rumors and the subsequent decision to distance oneself. The lyrics challenge the subject to confront the speaker face-to-face, pointing out their inability to handle situations independently and their cowardice in the face of direct communication. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of frustration with someone's false image, manipulation, and inability to face reality or genuine confrontation, culminating in a blunt and critical evaluation of their character and actions. It currently remains unclear who Loprov was addressing throughout the two video snippets. It is noted that mentions of 'Far East Beast Co.' as seen in the credits screen were also present in one of his merchandise for sale during his appearance at FURUM 2023.

2024

On February 2, 2024, a new video titled 'Grow' surfaced. The music video snippet delivers a compelling exploration of gender dynamics and resilience, notably Loprov performing both the male and female parts against the backdrop of catchy jersey club instrumentals, offering glimpses into a narrative of unspoken confrontation. As he seamlessly transitions between male and female perspectives, the lyrics allude to challenging unnamed critics and societal norms. Themes of resilience and self-discovery emerge as Loprov navigates the blurred lines of identity and authenticity. While the specific targets of their message remain unknown, the overarching theme of empowerment shines through, inviting listeners to reflect on their journeys of self-assertion.

Comedy

Loprov's YouTube channel hosts a diverse array of videos across multiple genres, with a predominant focus on comedy. Notable series include 'Reasons Why I'm Not' and 'Assmasters goes', showcasing Loprov in various interactions and gameplays with other players. Additionally, his TikTok channel features short-form skits in vertical format. Viewer discretion is advised.

'False Facts' web miniseries

On Loprov's website, 'False Facts' is described as a 'mini mockumentary web series introducing random strangers in the furry fandom to people who hardly care, for absolutely no reason at all, in the worst ways possible.' It is also mentioned that a Second Season will be released. The videos feature individuals within the furry community, such as Cheetahpaws, and other talents. The videos starts with a professional-looking montage of scenery, thought to represent the nationalities of the individuals involved, before transitioning into memes and seemingly unrelated footage. Throughout, Loprov provides narration.

Promotional videos

On March 6th, 2023, a video trailer was unveiled via X, signaling Loprov's return to Furality 2023 as a DJ. The video commences with the original announcement from Furality's Aqua video trailer, featuring Loprov's iconic women's choir arrangement, accompanied by the title card - "ACT I: I WAS." However, it is worth noting that this version includes several scenes featuring Loprov that were not present in the original video. Subsequently, the video transitions into a montage of diverse natural landscapes, from mountainous terrains to rain-soaked forests, under the title card "ACT II: I AM." Amidst these changing scenes, a series of introspective messages and questions unfold:

"All my life, I've been chasing a dream I could never reach."

"But why can't I stop?"

"Why am I still here?"

"Why?"

"Why not?"

"It's [_] the end."

"It's not the end."

"I wanna see everything."

"I wanna see the world."

"I wanna see you."

It's worth noting that Loprov has frequently referenced the desire to "see the world" in his video trailers and performance openings. Additionally, there's speculation regarding Loprov potentially facing life-threatening issues, as suggested by the choice of words in the opening for his performance at Furality Sylva in June 2023.

On February 20, 2024, Loprov unveiled a video trailer via X, announcing his appearance as DJ for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2024. The video showcases an array of scenic vistas from across the globe with VHS-like aesthetics, seamlessly transitioning from real-world footage to high-quality, immersive 3D environments. As the pace of the video accelerates, a poignant message emerges, displayed amidst the changing scenes: 'In all the places I could have been, I will always choose the path that leads me back to you. Whatever it takes.' The cinematic trailer showcased Loprov's proficiency across various roles in video production, including video editing, directing, and producing. Additionally, the comical addition of clarifying roles confirmed Loprov's sole involvement in the entire creation process. The video provided concrete evidence of his skills as a 2D/3D animator, as well as his expertise in mixing & mastering engineering, and music production, among other roles.

Voiceover artist

Loprov occasionally provides voice-overs for commercial use under another moniker, working with creative agencies and production houses to provide for notable clients such as ASUS, Grab, among many others.

Website

Somewhere in late June 2023, Loprov quietly launched his official website, detailing his life journey in the furry fandom, while featuring a plethora of multimedia content he created.

Art

Loprov in a 3D recreation of an iconic scene from the movie 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'.

In June 2022, during Loprov's presentation 'DJing and You - The Basics', he revealed his background briefly on his past work history as a digital designer and motion graphics designer for production companies, creative agencies, and other clients in and out of his region.

In November 17th 2023, Loprov posted a 3D image render of his avatar on X, hinting at his ability to work in not only 2D content creation but 3D as well.

Charity ventures

On December 9, 2022, Loprov made a guest appearance with Tirashira Kazuki (forming the DJ duo '2N' or '2Nardoragons') at The Fur Locker's first-ever charity event, 'Shakin' It For Scalies', for the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. The two-day event raised a total of $4,045.

DJ class

In June 2022, Loprov started working with non-profit organizations in the U.S. to provide free educational guides on music and other topics, and worked with Furality Online Xperience to present 'DJing and You - The Basics' - a summarized walkthrough on what aspiring DJs of all ages should know. The 47-minute panel video featured industry-standard software and platforms used by professionals in the nightlife, exercises for viewers to try out during practice, detailed breakdowns on various parts of the subject, and other information to take notes of when attempting to venture into the topic. Loprov clarified in the video that it was his first time 'doing a panel for a convention'.

Loprov actively offers training and consultation to budding and professional DJs and musicians alike on a Pay-What-You-Want basis in his free time.

External links

• Loprov.wtf - Loprov]'s personal website
• Loprov on X
• Loprov on Instagram
• Loprov on TikTok
• Loprov on Twitch
• Loprov on Ko-Fi

Music

• Loprov on Apple Music
• Loprov on Spotify
• Loprov on Soundcloud
• Loprov on Mixcloud
• Loprov on YouTube

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