LEVAR THOMAS
He’s a southern gentleman with a dream. A man with a talent for putting emotions down on paper and sounding off those words with the musical instrument he’s been given…his voice. And he knows how to use it. LeVar Thomas is a name you must take note of…write it down…take a picture of it…because let me tell you, this down-to-earth, determined, handsome and talented individual is about to take the music industry by storm one way or another. I had the pleasure of asking LeVar a few questions about his background, his dream celebrity date and his love for Stevie Wonder. Peep out the full interview below!
Danity: Let’s get to you know a little bit LeVar because when you reach fame and fortune we want to know that we have all the real details about ya straight from your mouth, dahling. So, how long have you been singing?
LeVar: I started singing on the youth choir at Silver Bluff Baptist Church at age 7.
When I was 13, I joined a group with 3 cousins and a friend from school. We sang, wrote music and performed together for about 10 years and leading up to now that makes 20 + years.
Danity: So in a few statements, how would you describe your music?
LeVar: I usually ask the listener to decide. I just grab my pen and let it flow. The two words I hear in response most are smooth and soulful. Old school soul meets positive new school vibe.
Danity: Nice, so when you say old school there must be a few legends that inspire you. Can you fill us in on who your musical influences are?
LeVar: Luther Vandross and Stevie Wonder are two that rank up top. Both of them have voices that blow you away. They both have a special attention to their musical content, lyrically and vocally. Stevie Wonder I admire especially for his philanthropic approach to writing.
Danity: Love both of those men. So, LeVar, give me your story. What does your musical background consist of?
LeVar: In 2002, I found myself unhappy with my job I’d been working at for 6 years and I wasn’t singing much and I really missed it. I quit that job, took my 401K and moved to Atlanta, Georgia. I figured I’d get successful in the mecca of music. I met some great musicians there who worked with and encouraged me.
After awhile, I knew I had to make some recordings to demo. I didn’t have money for studios, so I sold my first car and bought a home studio.
I started by posting cover songs on Myspace and I started getting tracks from budding producers who liked what I was doing. I also started doing videos on Youtube that went on to get Editor’s Picks and other awards. My account got shut down due to vigorous promotion..lol. Some call it spam. What can I say, I was eager.
From then on everything just snowballed. I won $10,000 in an internet talent contest called Clipstar and met my first manager who encouraged me to write, write, write. His advice paid off because my songwriting skills have grown. I’ve now been in New York for a year and the sky is the limit. I’ve already met some very interesting and interested people, have near tripled my catalog of songs and can’t wait to see what happens next!
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