Trevante, the outstanding superstar
in the making has a bright future ahead of him in the music industry. At the
age of only 18 his presence resembles someone who has been in the game for much
longer than a few years. He first hit the scene independently releasing two
singles “That Girl” and “Baby Girl” for Selsum Records. These hits were written
as well as produced by his father Joe “Simply” Halliburton. Eventually he
snagged a deal with FYE which allowed him to build his fan base. His single “Baby
Girl” hit the #1 spot on Billboards R&B and Hip Hop Singles sales chart.
This began the start of many more opportunities to come.
He first took interest in music at a very early age. He
recalls at a very early age listening to old school music and having received a
natural love of music from his father who previously was signed to a major
recording label. So following in his father’s footsteps came natural to him.
Great singers that he grew up listening to were such notable talents such as
The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Eddie Kendricks, Jackie Wilson and Frankie
Lymon. Listening to such artists like that is what he says “made me really want
to do this”.
His upcoming release which is untitled at the moment, will
send across the message of love. Trevante often wishes he would have been an
artist in the 90’s where lyrics actually meant something. The late great,
Michael Jackson is his artist of choice that he really looks up to from that
time and admires because of the passion he had for just loving people and
wanting to spread love across the globe. If the opportunity would have presented
itself he definitely would have loved to have collaborated with him. Other
notable talents that he would love to collaborate with in the future are
artists such as Prince and Brandy.
TOURING: He previously got the opportunity to tour with Diggy
Simmons and Mindless Behavior. The experience for him he says “it was amazing”.
Being his first big tour it was exciting and really fun. He sums it up by
saying “it was a great experience”.
Why should we buy the CD: “Why because it is all about love”. The
world needs more love and his CD will definitely get people to reminiscing on
why they fell in love in the first place. “It is not putting emphasis on how
many girls I have, but is just a real record”, he says. At the age of 18 that
is not an everyday quote people would most likely hear but then again Trevante isn't your ordinary 18 year old. This young man is going places and his impact
will be great. Don’t let his age fool you because his music is for all ages.
TayLang’s Signature Question: If you were in another part of
the world and nobody knew who you were how would you introduce yourself?
“I am Trevante, I am an entertainer. I am here to bring love…If
it is negativity I don’t want to be around it. I am bringing positivity
everywhere I go.”
Black Urban Times really appreciates this interview with this remarkable
young man and we wish him nothing but continued prosperity as he climbs the
ladder of success!!
Special thanks to Double XXposure
- TayLang
Follow him on twitter @trevanteOnEm and visit his website for all future updates. www.trevante.com
Check out his single featuring Lil Twist "Bad Girl"
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