Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
LeE-bOy: I grew up in Harare Zimbabwe, in a suburb called Eastlea which is very close to a number of conference centres so I could hear music playing when I was at home. My mother used to play a lot of music during my childhood , the likes of the beetles, backstreet boys and Mario. So I’d sing in the background while the music is playing , I think that was when I was uh 7 years. But I actually took it seriously when I got to the 8th grade when I did my first song called Hoodboi when I was on Lil Wayne.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
LeE-bOy: Hahaha, the name LeE-bOy actually comes from my first name which is Léroy , which means ‘the king’ in french. At first I was called Lil 60 by one of my childhood friends , not knowing where the name came from I dropped it and called my self LeE-bOy. I thought it was better for my name to be closely related to my real name cause i felt that it would give my fans the full package, the real me.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
LeE-bOy: Okay, firstly artists work very hard to create their sound even though it’s for the love of music they still have to make something out if it. So to answer your question I’m okay with online streaming, but I do not give away my music for free. Haha.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
LeE-bOy: This generation is really blessed cause of the internet , you can upload your music on SoundCloud, Spotify and all those other websites. The major tips are good advertising and be original and honest at all times. Of course you won’t just get to the top at once , it takes time.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
LeE-bOy: Hahaha, yeah I do almost all the time actually, but when I make a mistake I always act as if that was part of the show, at one point i was doing an acoustic version of my song Midnight Blue , I forgot the lyrics to the chorus and I changed them , the audience was shocked but they were still turnt up.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
LeE-bOy: Actually , I haven’t been on tour , my first tour might be sometime in November with guest artists like NKay and my dj KaydEe .
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
LeE-bOy: I listen to the beat first, and I freestyle to it till I get a unic sound. After that I record my freestyle then start adding some taste to it, and yes I don’t pen and paper.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
LeE-bOy: Yes
SoundCloud-https://m.
Instagram- _leeboy
Twitter- @leeboymas / _leeboy
Facebook page LeEboy @LeEboyprettypapie
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
LeE-bOy: Haha, wow it’s a tough question cause i have a lot of Ellie Goulding and Taylor Swift haha.
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
LeE-bOy: Haha wow six figures? Damn I’d go on a vacation to the Bahamas and I’d build a studio there , we don’t take no days off haha.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
LeE-bOy: Right now I’m currently not signed to any record label. I’m independent and I record at my 2 home studios.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
LeE-bOy: I upload most of my songs on social media outlets like SoundCloud . I think social media is best cause it covers a huge audience.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
LeE-bOy: I would kill to perform at Coachella or at the VMA’s with Lil Wayne and 2 PAC.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
LeE-bOy: I’m working on a self titled mixtape with 8 tracks called Untitled:LEROY and a new single featuring Nkay which will be released sometime in September. Right now I’m tryna to put my music in order so that I can get a record deal. For us African artists it’s very difficult to get signed.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
LeE-bOy: I’d be working for somebody haha, like in a office or some type of sh*t. But right now I’m currently focusing on both my school work and my music.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
LeE-bOy: Uhm, the first album I bought was uh Tha Carter by Lil Wayne and i was like if I listen to his music ima be just like him , you know .
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
LeE-bOy: I balance my time , cause there’s a time for everything , I try to be responsible you know.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?
LeE-bOy: All I can say is look forward to seeing Fuego ( Fire). Right now I was on the DL but I’m cooking uo something in the kitchen haha.
