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LEON of Leon & The Peoples
HOLLYWOOD DIGEST - Music Review Love Is A Beautiful Thing by Leon & The Peoples - Album Review by Eileen Shapiro 4/5 Stars
MusicNews.com Album Review: Leon & The Peoples Love Is A Beautiful Thing 11 tracks 4 out 5 Stars
“Music Review - 4/5 Stars Released on 07/20/18, Reggae Soul is the perfect description of Leon & The Peoples sound, with songs like “Happy & Sad” that provides a classic Motown sound, while others such as “Sometimes I Wish I was Single,” is designed for reggae. Throughout the album you can hear the old school influences. This album has a message to the world, in hopes of impacting it with positive sounds, almost as if the album was created in thought of healing the current state of our society. The music speaks about love from all angles, and how we as humans grasp the different concepts of what love is or could be for us. Somehow managing to comprehend the meaning behind love, even when it hurts you. The album describes a beautiful love story incorporating the good, the bad, and ugly. The members of the band come from various backgrounds, whom all relate to one another by their passion for music. Their individuality creates an in-sync performances, providing an unbelievable ex” - Li Li Nicols, Skope Magazine (Jul 30, 2018)
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New Single "beautiful" drops 10/6/17 Pre-order Now! on iTunes
by Biko Kennedy
Leon & The Peoples redefine the industry-made mold JamaicaMusic.com Dec. 2016
LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Reggae Soul Group Leon & The Peoples Release New Single “I’ld Look Good on You”
From The Big Screen To The Stage, “Leon & The Peoples” Releases New Single “I’ld Look Good on You”
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 1, 2016 – PRLog You know him from movies and he goes by Leon. Leon is no stranger to music on the silver screen having portrayed David Ruffin in the hit Mini-Series”The Temptations,” now get to know his music.
Leon has made his mark in the music industry specifically in the reggae sector and the public is responding very well to his grooves. Leon’s last single “Love is a Beautiful Thing” charted #6 on the 2015 Billboard. With the new single “I’d Look Good on You” Leon is sure to gain some momentum from his previous single’s success. Leon is no stranger to music on the silver screen having portrayed David Ruffin in the hit Mini-Series”The Temptations” based on the legendary Motown super group, “The Five Heartbeats” and as “Little Richard” in the authorized biopic both which were directed by Robert Townsend. You will also recognize him from the hit movies “Get Rich or Die Tryin'”, “Ali”, “BAPs”, “Waiting to Exhale”, “Cliffhanger”, “Cool Runnings”, and the hit TV show “OZ.”
Leon can be seen touring with the Peoples in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and many more and there no slowing down now. Purchase “I’d Look Good on You” on I-tunes and other digital outlets.
http://news.theurbanmusicscene.com/2016/07/leon-and-the-peoples-release-new-single-id-look-good-on-you/Leon Is Making Music for ‘The Peoples’ 'The Five Heartbeats' star discusses his smooth sound...
JET Magazine June 6th, 2016
You recognize him as the smooth, suave, multi-faceted actor on classics like The Five Heartbeats, Above the Rim, and The Temptations. However, it’s about more than one love for Leon. The actor has also been flexing his musical muscles as the front man and songwriter for his reggae band Leon & The Peoples. The group recently released their latest single, “I’d Look Good on You,” from their forthcoming album. To read more click photo link above.
Catching up with Actor/Musician Leon
Leon & The Peoples - Love Is A Beautiful Thing