Leo Vance
Miami, Florida, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2017 | SELF | AFM
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At only 22 years old, Toronto based rapper Leo Vance has already won an award for “Break Through Artist of The Year” at the 2017 Urban Hip Hop Awards in Toronto and debuted his first album. - Vibe 105 FM Radio
Leo Vance Releases "Alright" - Hip Hop On Deck
Backstory: Leo Vance is an exciting 22 year old artist that hails from Toronto, Canada. Honing his craft since the age of 13, the young artist has been mastering beats, mixing and song writing, waiting for his time to stand in the light. Coming from a musical family, father a producer/DJ from Detroit and mother a singer from Toronto, Leo was a natural. At an early age, he was accepted into the Remix Project, a program dedicated to refining the raw talents of young people. The program helps talented artists find success in creative arts, business and recording arts. Artists, Jessie Reyez, Future the Prince, Wondagurl and Rich Kidd are all alums. The Remix Project was a place Leo felt comfortable, like he belonged. The mentorship helped the up-coming artist channel his talents and graduate high school through music. - The Hype Magazine
Budding Toronto talent Leo Vance is one of several reasons to get excited for this year’s Indie Week Canada (IWCAN) festival.
The 22-year-old artist is fresh off the release of a new project called Interlude; one of five EPs in a 5-part series Vance will put out.
Vance launched his album debut, The Legend Begins, roughly a year ago, and the project would eventually earn him ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ at the 2017 Cut Hip Hop Awards. He’s been pushing his career forward at a steady pace ever since.
Vance’s Indie Music Week performance will take place on Friday, Nov. 9 inside The Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen Street West), kicking off at 8 p.m.
Indie Week Canada (IWCAN) is one of Canada’s top festivals for emerging Artists, connecting them with industry leaders and over 80 speakers. As well as their performances, artists have the opportunity to participate in invaluable mentorship. And for the best music fans they get to hear the best of the best perform in venues across the city.
You can find the Interlude EP on various digital streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify. - Hip Hop Canada
Leo Vance Takes the Stage At Indie Music WeekOct. 30 2018 – Toronto, ON – Indie Week Canada (IWCAN) is one of Canada's top festivals for emerging Artists, connecting them with industry leaders and over 80 speakers. As well as their performances, artists have the opportunity to participate in invaluable mentorship. And for the best music fans they get to hear the best of the best perform in venues across the city. - Buildurbuzz
Toronto, ON – Indie Week Canada (IWCAN) is one of Canada’s top festivals for emerging Artists, connecting them with industry leaders and over 80 speakers. As well as their performances, artists have the opportunity to participate in invaluable mentorship. And for the best music fans they get to hear the best of the best perform in venues across the city. - World Wide Entertainment TV
2 Lit released this summer, was a an added bonus to Leo’s body of work and a part of a 5 EP series Leo plans to release through the next 8 months. Always working, Leo explains that “2 Lit” has something on their for everyone, it was a fun EP to make. the Ep features songs that were trap inspired, with bouncy beats, catchy hooks and party vibes. - Toronto Guardian
oronto, On 6, June 2017 – 21 year old Toronto Native, Hip Hop Artist and Beatmaker Leo Vance fresh off his win & performance at the CUT Hip Hop Awards, releases his debut album “The Legend Begins” With tracks like "Penthouse and "Down For You," the album demonstrates Leo’s come-up through personal trials and tribulations most youth experience. - Rap 4 Ever
It's always such an amazing thing to catch up to budding artists and emerging talent. After all, that's where much of our focus lies when it comes to music and entertainment. We love the idea of introducing new artists to you, and that rings especially true with Leo Vance. Based in Canada, Leo is blazing a strong trail through the industry, and he shows no sign of slowing any time soon. He was recently a part of the Cut Hip Hop Awards in Toronto. Check out our exclusive with below with the man himself. - UGDigital
21 year old Toronto native Leo Vance drops this new video for his track "Find The Answers" from his debut album "The Legend Begins", check it out above. - Hip Hop Relevant
(WWETV TORONTO) The up and coming Toronto artist Leo Vance talks about his thoughts on the iconic rapper, actor, activist, and poet Tupac Shakur. He also lets us know if he will be attending theaters to check out the movie "All Eyez On Me" which covers the life and times of the late hip hop artist. - Worldwide Entertainment TV
Feature on single Never Gon Stop - Rap Boyz
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
Hi my name is Leo Vance, I am 21 years old from Toronto, Canada. I have to give a shout out to Detroit, as I spent a lot of my childhood there where my father was born and raised. I grew up in music as both my parents were in music, so the support in my career has always been there. I started my music journey at the age of 13, writing, arranging and producing my sound which carried out through my teen years. Some would say I am an old soul, and I draw most of my inspirations from the old Motown sound, to the 80’s genre, old and new hip-hop to classical music and r&b. Music is my life. - Canadian Beats
Toronto, On 6, June 2017 – 21 year old Toronto Native, Hip Hop Artist and Beatmaker Leo Vance fresh off his win & performance at the CUT Hip Hop Awards, releases his debut album “The Legend Begins” With tracks like "Penthouse and "Down For You," the album demonstrates Leo’s come-up through personal trials and tribulations most youth experience.
Leo music has powerful messaging that influence his generation to be great. Leo’s music is a crossover and can be heard over several different genres. Through Leo’s testament everyday is a challenge and he knows to win it takes passion, discipline, and hard work to achieve your dreams. - Apex Coture Magazine
21 year old Toronto Native, Hip Hop Artist and Beatmaker Leo Vance fresh off his win & performance at the CUT Hip Hop Awards, releases his debut album “The Legend Begins” With tracks like “Penthouse and “Down For You,”the album demonstrates Leo’s come-up through personal trials and tribulations most youth experience. Leo music has powerful messaging that influence his generation to be great. Leo’s music is a crossover and can be heard over several different genres. Through Leo’s testament everyday is a challenge and he knows to win it takes passion, discipline, and hard work to achieve your dreams. - RAPCINE
Toronto, On. 11 May 2017 – This past weekend Toronto Native Hip Hop Artist and Beatmaker Leo Vance had the opportunity to tear down the stage for the CUT Hip Hop Awards and win the award for Breakthrough Artist Of The Year, showing fans there is a new rising star in Toronto. Leo Vance’s soon to be released debut album demonstrates Leo’s come-up through personal trials and tribulations most youth experience. Leo’s music has powerful messaging that influence his generation to be great. Leo’s music is a crossover and can be heard over several different genres. Through Leo’s testament everyday is a challenge and he knows to win it takes passion, discipline, and hard work to achieve your dreams. Leo ‘s 3 singles 4 The 6,” “Never Gon Stop,” and “Find The Answers” available now on all platforms.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeoVanceMusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_leovance_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc2Hj6DXE9AoGJwm_IshxVw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_leovance_/?hl=enW
Website: https://www.leovproductions.com/
EPK: https://www.leovanceepk.com - Before It's News
Twenty-one year old rapper and beatmaker Leo Vance has released his debut album The Legend Begins. The album touches on Leo's personal trials and tribulations from his youth and the experiences which have influenced the artist he is today. His music has powerful messaging meant to influence his generation to be great. Leo's music is a crossover between several different genres and really shows his passion, discipline and hard work which he has put towards achieving his dreams. He has recently been working in the studio with Juno Award Winner Divine Brownm recording a track titled "No Games."
Leo will be performing on the Youth Day stage on July 23rd at the iconic Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto. - Pure Grain Audio
Toronto, On. 11 May 2017 – This past weekend Toronto Native Hip Hop Artist and Beatmaker Leo Vance had the opportunity to tear down the stage for the CUT Hip Hop Awards and win the award for Breakthrough Artist Of The Year, showing fans there is a new rising star in Toronto. Leo Vance’s soon to be released debut album demonstrates Leo’s come-up through personal trials and tribulations most youth experience. Leo’s music has powerful messaging that influence his generation to be great. Leo’s music is a crossover and can be heard over several different genres. Through Leo’s testament everyday is a challenge and he knows to win it takes passion, discipline, and hard work to achieve your dreams. Leo ‘s 3 singles 4 The 6,” “Never Gon Stop,” and “Find The Answers” available now on all platforms. - WSTU Radio
Discography
Brooklyn- Single- Jan 2019
Coming Home- Single- Nov 2018
Interlude- EP- August 2018
2 Lit- EP- July 2018
Prelude- Single- Jan 2018
Level Up- Single- Sept 2017
The Legend Begins- Album- Jan 2017
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Leo Vance is a 26-year-old recording artist and music producer from Toronto, Canada. Leo has a diverse heritage and is proudly Indigenous on his mother’s side and African American on his father’s side. Both parents were heavily into music and Leo found himself in music studios from a young age. Culturally he has had the opportunity to see and experience living in the U.S and Canada. Detroit, where he spent most of his childhood, and Toronto where he spent his teen years.“Both places have been the springboard of who I am as a person and artist.
Leo is an award-winning artist on his own merit and understands the meaning of being an independent artist. Vance understands the meaning of being a true entrepreneur and visionary, “Both my parents were entrepreneurs and inventors and I consider my music my business.” says Leo.
Not only is Leo a recording artist, but he also writes, produces, and engineers his own music and for other local artists under the producer name Emerald Beatz. Working with others helps me grow as an artist and also allows my music to evolve. Music is full-time for me.
Leo has performed at many Canadian Music Festivals and venues and he recently moved to Miami, Florida to gain more exposure for his music and brand.
Leo's music can be described as versatile, smooth, with a bouncy feel. His stories have motivational lyrics that are emotionally driven to inspire, connect and speak to his listener.
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