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ARTIST NAME: Zenden Lavon
SONG TITLE: Honey Bourbon
RELEASE DATE: 5/16/19
GENRE: Hip-Hop/Jazz
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Zenden Lavon began his career at age 11 when he realized the singing and dancing he’d been doing as a child was more than a hobby.
He was influenced by Bob Marley, the Fugees, Michael Jackson, and the Geto Boys.
Zenden was raised on the golden age of Hip-Hop and R&B and it shows in his production and lyricism.
Driven by the desire to spark emotion in his listeners, the Los Angeles native spent close to a decade watering the seeds of hip-hop in Dubai, being sponsored by Red Bull and opening for Nas at the massive Sole DXB event in Dubai.
Zenden Lavon is here to make a positive difference in people’s lives with good vibrations and sounds. Everything is for love.
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Tell us how you arrange your song.
It varies but for ‘Honey Bourbon’ I started with a beat and then I built from there.
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Discuss how you develop your music style.
I like to listen to a wide range of musical styles, anywhere from jazz to reggae to psychedelic rock.
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Elaborate on multi-genre music.
Multi-genre music is artistic freedom for artists who don’t like to be pigeon-holed.
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Tell us the best means of reaching fans.
I like to reach out to my fans by being personable and appreciative and just being myself.
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Discuss the process involved in launching a musical career.
I believe it’s important to make good music and stay true to yourself.
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Tell us how to develop a lyric to a full song.
Normally I make a beat that I’m inspired by. Then I formulate a concept to write about.
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Tell us how you come up with a melody.
I usually just freestyle what comes naturally when I’m listening to the instrumental.
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Describe the factors you consider in a good song.
I believe a good song provokes strong emotion with an infectious beat or melody and is just fun and passionate.
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Tell us how you impact your listeners with your songs.
I like to describe whatever I’m trying to convey as best as I can through either the music or the words so the listener can feel the emotion that I had when I was creating the song.
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Tell us how you relate with producers and music directors.
Being that I’m a producer myself I can appreciate and understand the process and the importance of quality instrumentals.
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Tell us how you feel after the completion of a song.
I’m usually proud of what I’ve done and most of my songs are emotionally taxing so when I’ve finished with my songs it’s a very satisfying experience.
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Tell us your worst song and state the reason.
I wouldn’t say I have any “worst” songs. Each song I’ve made is the best song at the time I’ve made it and each time I make a new song I’ve grown musically and try to make it better than the last.
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Tell us what you will change in your music.
I’m still trying to find my sound and full originality as an artist.
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Tell us what is special about this release.
‘Honey Bourbon’ is a different sound for me incorporating the trap sound. I feel it shows my growth as an artist and it’s my first time being the creative force behind the visuals for the video.
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Tell us about your future goals.
I just want to continue to grow as an artist and make good music.
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Tell us how you overcome obstacles.
I overcome obstacles by writing about it in a song. Whether it’s a full song or just a line, writing about it is therapeutic for me.
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Elaborate on the song.
‘Honey Bourbon’ was created based on the Musa: Prelude concept for my up and coming tape. It’s a power trip. When you know you are destined for great things and have overcome many obstacles.
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Elaborate on your artist name and the title of the album.
Zenden Lavon is my real first and middle name. Musa: Prelude is named after Mansa Musa, the ancient King of Mali also the richest man in world history. It is a coming of age story – When a prince is becoming king and the ups and downs of dealing with the responsibility of everything that comes with it.