Leon & The Peoples have recently had a breakthrough as their single “Love is a Beautiful Thing” has debuted at #3 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sale Chart.
Since Leon & The Peoples is a newcomer to the charts and the blog, I dug up some more info on the band:
“Led by multi-talented actor, singer-songwriter, producer, LEON, Leon & The Peoples has developed their signature ReggaeSoul sound while performing nationwide and building a loyal fan base for the last 8 years. Leon passionately leads the band with his smooth, sultry vocals and heart felt lyrics, while The Peoples features top-notch musical talent from across the globe. The unique creation results in high energy live performances and a commitment to bringing their Reggae-Soul music to a world wide audience. Leon & The Peoples, an International Reggae and World Music Award (IRAWMA) nominee for their CD, “The Road Less Traveled” and one of New York’s hottest rising bands, successfully completed their first North American tour with reggae greats Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths with many sold-out dates as part of the “For The Love of It Tour”. Many sold out venues included House of Blues in LA, Chicago and San Diego; Hard Rock Live in Orlando; The Docks in Toronto; BB Kings in NYC; and The Roxy in Boston and most recently the 2011 Aspen Jazz Fest (read review).Leon & The Peoples features top-notch musical talent, high energy live performances and a commitment to bringing their Reggae-Soul sound to a world wide audience. The band has developed a strong following, especially amongst women.
The band has been featured on BET’s 106 & Park, ABC’s Good Morning Chicago, NBC Morning Shows, headlined at Central Park’s NYC AIDSWALK Concerts (2003-2010), NYC Summer Stage, New Orleans International Music & Arts Festival, Atlanta’s National Blacks Arts Festival and Reggae on The River just to name a few.”
As you have read, they are a band that’s hit the road hard and paid dues. Check out there upcoming tour dates and see a show if they’re in your area. If they won’t be coming around your neck of the woods, you can purchase the single on iTunes Also, give them a follow on Twitter, Facebook. Here’s the visual band did for the song below.
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