Recording artist Se’von is an Atlanta based multi talented adult contemporary hip hop artist and songwriter. His goal is to deliver a positive and/ or inspirational message in every record he writes.
“I infuse authentic hip hop flows and choruses in to big mainstream sounding tracks and call them stadium songs”, Se’von explains. He was raised by parents in the military and has extensively traveled all over the globe giving him the opportunity to experience different cultures and genres of music.
It’s quite apparent that his music is a direct reflection of his diverse musical pallet and raw talent, promising him both longevity and success in the entertainment industry.
Se’von has previously worked with artists Case, Lyfe Jennings, Tony Terry and Chingy, as well as numerous production powerhouses such as Ez Elpee (Bad Boy, Rocafella), Orlando Williamson of the Aristocrats (Empire, Sony, Epic), Sweat Beatz (Def Jam) just to name a few.
His live performances include shows opening for Jay Z, Kanye West, Tierra Marie, Lyfe Jennings, Nas, Rakim, Pastor Troy, Goodie Mob, Clipse and many more.
Se’von has graced the stage at the Carabana in Toronto, Canada, Royal Oak Music Theater in Detroit, Michigan and the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta, GA. Se’von recently began writing records for VH1’s hit show “Hit the Floor”. Follow on Instagram Here
His latest single “Can’t Live My Life”, released January 2016, is accompanied by an outstanding video gaining him popularity amongst industry professionals and music lovers alike.
Se’von’s forthcoming project entitled “Stadium of Hearts” is scheduled to be released summer 2016 and features production from Question, Orlando Williamson (Of the Narcotics), B3, Nick Fury, the Coalition, and Zion Birdsong.
You can see and hear more from Se’von by visiting his website, his YouTube channel and by following him on social media.
ARCHIVE INTERVIEW
How did you get started in music?
My Mother and sister were in Gospel groups, through that experience I learned vocal production/ arrangement, and song structure. Fast forward a few years later I was writing a lot of poetry, after some poems got published I mixed my families musical history with…with poetry, welcome to Hip Hop.
What do you want the hip hop fans to gain from your music?
I’d like fans to take away from my music something they did not know about life before they heard the record, whether it’s something about civil rights, slavery, open-relationships, the Bible, the Government, Aliens…or whatever may inspire thinkers.
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What do you think about the music industry overall at this time?
Well I understand what it is…and today the “Music” industry is bought and sold every single day. Anything that has the potential wealth at stake will eventually be corrupted by greed, power, etc., this business is no exception; But when you know that then you have to figure out how to win at that game…but make no mistake, just playing that game changes people, whether you win or not.
These days a lot of artists are telling us lies in 99% of the songs they make, what percentage of your lyrics would you say are not real in your music and Why?
A lie to me in music is something that didn’t happen or about something you don’t have and never had etc. I agree the “fake it ‘til you make it” is the same as its always been, the jeans just became a lot tighter. As far as my lyrics go I will tell you that about 98% of my lyrics are true and honest, the reason I say 98% versus 100% is because no one is perfect and Im sure I may have stretched the truth somewhere in the last 15 or so years…lol. I’m a writer…like a REAL writer and so for me the truth is so much more intriguing than a lie, with a lie you can construct a perfect scenario, the truth is ugly but exciting a lot of the time.
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