AJ Lova Perspective on Rihanna
If I could alter the music industry in any way, I would put talent before business. This industry, (as well as most), is so tainted and inproperly imbalanced, that so many artists that deserve a chance get overlooked by an "agenda" and artists that don't.
This song embodies the afro genre with a mix of R&B and dance.
I am a musical conniesuer that started out writing poetry and transferred my LOVE of writing to music. I've always LOVED harmonies and melodies, so I combined both passions and started on my musical journey at 18.
Three artists I am often compared to are Usher, Chris Brown and Tory Lanez. Usher because of my smooth approach in my lyricss and my vocal abilities to reach high notes. Chris Brown for my style, dance moves, and beat-selection. Tory Lanez for versatility and ability to rap and sing simultaneously.
My plan to be a game changer in my genre (R&B) is to bring back the vulnerability in men all around the world. Where men actually seek the woman they want and desire and try to get her. I think women have been craving "that guy" for a long time.
One song that represents success to me, ironically, is Drake's song "Successful". Minus the derogatory statements made, having the money to be able to buy anything you want and/or need, along with being able to provide abundantly for your family is success to me.
I'd say my music is (mostly) fun with the singles that I choose to put out. It's music that you just have to dance to because the music goes so well with the lyrics, and the lyrics are relatable, so it just makes the experience that much more fun.
I'd say that being an artist definitely makes me feel lonely "mentally" because some people don't understand when space is actually needed.
Along this journey of becoming an artist, I've done a bunch of things in the working world from construction to working remote for medical colleges.
My dream performance looks like me performing my singles and bringing out the major featured artist to perform along side me, but the major artist surprising me themselves and showing up to do their verse, or whatever contribution they provided.
I want to tour with Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Tory Lanez and/or Drake. Those would be ideal.
I started a group with my cousin at. 11 years, and we were called The YoungStars. I didn't record music again until I was 18 after high school, where I decided to become an artist and R&B/Hip Hop duo with my best friend from high school, called Lyrical Expressionz. I went solo after a couple months to persue my own artistry.
As an artist, my overarching goal is bring LOVE back to the forefront of R&B, music and eveeryday lifestyle. I feel like so many people, (men in particular), don't or arent encouraged to express themselves and be vulnerable, freely anymore. So I want to inspire us all to do so.
What I want people to feel when listening to my music is LOVE and/or any other true emotion I'm trying to evoke through that specific song, or [featuring] verse/hook.
