Conversations with Lovandre

Today we’d like to introduce you to Lovandre.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Music has always been in my DNA. My grandfather was a part of the legendary group called The Staple Singers back in the day. They are known for the popular song called “I’ll Take You There”. So music has been in the family before my time. I started out doing talent shows all across the Chicago area. I made my a priority to have my hometown in a headlock when it came to me being known and performing all over. I’m born and raised in Chicago on the south side.

Performing all over Chicago brought a lot of notoriety from promoters and talent agents. Performing four times out of the week helped me land on BET’s 106&Park where I won the W.O.W R&B competition three times, landing me into the hall of fame on the show. As time went on, I found myself doing more and more things musically on a major level.

A couple of years after the BET shows, I decided to take a break from music for about two years. Those two years helped me more than ever! I felt fresh again coming back into music as I regained the excitement and drive again. My love for music never left, but it’s a thing called life that got to me around 2015-17. I was in the starving artist stage back then. No money no nothing. Just music.

As time went on, I eventually ran into super-producer Jazze Pha. We went on to make a record called “Wasn’t Me”. Pretty much a revised version of Shaggy. The song did big numbers and helped give me a boost to being back on the music scene. It even had majors and other producers calling me to write for other artists. I started to even gain tons of radio play in Chicago, Atlanta, and California.

I can honestly say I’ve learned a lot more than I ever knew about the game in 2018-19. I’m actually happy with the pace I’ve been going at. I feel like if bigger things would’ve happened fast for me back a couple of years ago, I would’ve definitely been ahead of my time and would lack a lot of knowledge on the industry.

Today I’m still here doing what I love and gaining the most momentum I’ve ever had musically. Now having over two million streams on Spotify and a millions of streams across all major platforms combined I’m here to make a statement that I could be R&b Music new king. I understand it will take some time for the world to catch on and be hip to what I have going but I won’t stop putting in that work until it’s recognized by the people.

For starters I currently have two major deals on the table with two of the biggest labels to ever be in the game. I’m excited and ready to give the world what we’ve been missing for years in the R&B category. Be on the lookout for new/bigger things to happen in the upcoming days, months, and years. It’s only the beginning for me. Also, be sure to check out my new singles “That’s My Girl Too” and “Been Good” featuring Fabo.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It hasn’t been a smooth road at all! Being a starving artist is never easy. Trying to balance a 9-5 job and making music was a definite struggle. Music was a part-time when I wanted it to be full time but the bills still had to be paid. It’s tough.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m an R&B artist, songwriter and vocal producer. I’ve always felt like being able to write a hit record set me apart from the pack of artist out in the world. Most artists don’t write their own music. So being able to write for women and men artist is a big plus in the game. I’m also versatile. I can go pop, Street, or even love types of songs. I can basically jump in the lane of any genre. I could write gospel if I really wanted too. Most people can’t do that. So I’m proud that I’ve studied the game and perfected my craft and ear for music overall.

Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I wouldn’t consider anything good luck in my career. It’s all God and having faith. Even when family/friends thought it was taking too love for me to get to a certain level. I had to remind myself I’m not doing this on their time. It’s God’s timing for my life. So I give all credit to God, and those who have supported Lovandre to make me who I am today and the growth in streams.

Contact Info:

• Email: Officiallovandre@gmail.com
• Website: www.Lovandre.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/lovandre
• Twitter: Twitter.com/lovandre
• SoundCloud: SoundCloud.com/Lovandre