Hi Alexander, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Born and raised in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan, Jevon Alexander started his music career at the age of 12 by making beats for his friends to freestyle over. From there, he realized that he wanted to share his voice with the world and began producing his own songs. Inspired by artists Andre 3000, Drake, 50 Cent, early Will Smith, and Kanye West, Jevon has a unique sound that meshes R&B and hip hop to create good vibes that you can ride out to. His relatable, lyrics talk about family, God, and his views on being on the come up. He also dances around the subject of women and how being the good guy hasn’t always worked out for him. Jevon Alexander’s debut EP “Chasing Failure” dropped in early 2019 and was a good introduction to who he is and what he represents. The EP was well-received amongst those in his area but still stayed under the radar due to lack of support and exposure. With plans to take over in 2020 with his new music, Jevon aims to show how versatile he really is while producing all the tracks on his upcoming project. Living by the wise words of his grandfather, “It’s better to be respected than to be liked. I don’t care if you hate me, you will respect me”, Jevon wants to show the world that you can still be yourself and make a difference. You don’t have to conform to what society says is cool to be great.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The only obstacle for me that really stands out is the lack of support. It just shows you that you have to be your biggest fan before you can expect the same from anyone else. I love my city and will always rep where I’m from, but it’s hard to find local support when you’re still in the “grind” or “come up” phase. You have to be cool with the fact that most people won’t show you love until you “make it.” This is where I get my motivation; others don’t have to believe in me because I believe in myself. And I’m going to prove to the world that I’m destined for success. Even your own family can get tired of hearing you talk about what you are about to do. You have to stop talking and start showing them your greatness.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am an artist, producer, and songwriter. I also dabble in the film as a videographer. My specialty is producing. Before anything else, that’s what I’ve spent 10,000 hours doing. I’m known for writing catchy hooks and songs that people can relate to. I’m most proud of this new music that is about to come out, date (TBD). My work ethic is what sets me apart from others. I’m also a perfectionist. That can be a bad thing at times, but it’s also what helps separate me from everyone else.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
I’m also in the works of finalizing the start of my own record label. My album “Balance” will be released December 11 2020.
Contact Info:
- Email: jevonsounds@gmail.com
- Website: www.jevon-alexander.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/jevonalxndr
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/jevonalxndr
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/jevonalxndr
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/jevonalexander
Image Credits
Airavata Studios
