stupidDOPE had the opportunity to interview R&B Singer-Songwriter LeVar Thomas. Without further ado here is the interview:
What is your music background? I started singing in my church choir around the age of 7 and have been singing ever since. Around the age of 13, I sang a solo at my school and was told by many that I had a great voice. At that point, I started to nurture my talent and joined a singing group with a few of my cousins. We sang together for years but it was hard to get a deal and didn’t seem that labels were looking in SC. After singing with my cousins, I knew for sure I wanted a career in music. In 2001, I moved to Atlanta, Georgia to take a chance at the music scene there. I was very naïve to how the music industry worked but I defintely learned a lot in the 7 years I lived in ATL. I inked a worldwide ringtone deal with Jamster and signed up with my first manager. This buzz lead to many other opportunities. In 2008, I moved to New York to try my hand with music there. I learned even more and was able to interact with several major labels while I was there. I also garnered the attention of some industry shot callers. Now I’m settled in Florida as a student, I’m writing and putting together new music and no telling what will happen next!
What are your songs about? Most of my songs revolve around relationships. I write about finding love and love loss, some songs about meeting “the one” and messing up a good thing.
Who are your musical influences? I have a wide range of musical influences. Most of them are from the old school. Luther Vandross is one of them. You could tell that Luther cared about his musical content and he never failed to amaze me with his vocal acrobatics. Stevie Wonder is another influence. He writes songs about love, social ills and songs you can party to. No matter what kind of song he would do, he made it unforgettable.
How do you describe your music to people? I would tell people that my music is a mix of old school and new school. That is the feedback I have received most about my music. When I sit down to write, I just let it flow. I don’t really start out with anything more than a topic. I guess I have absorbed some elements from the soul and pop music I grew up and grew to love. As I said before, my songs are mostly based on love and relationships and I try to keep my music more on the clean side. I feel all artists and media corporations should hold themselves to some social responsibility. Kids don’t go to bed at 9pm anymore.
What should fans look forward too for the rest of 2009 and beyond? The sky is the limit as I always say! Definitely look forward to more music from me. Maybe in 2010 I’ll finally compile an album. I’ve returned to school to focus on getting a degree in Business/Marketing so there is no telling what the future holds for me.
Any last comments? Thanks to everyone at stupidDope for a interview and the fans who show support everyday. It really keeps me motivated.You can hear more of my music HERE.
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