• Producer • Musician • Audio Engineer (Studio & Live)
*Based in Ohio*

Born in the small town of Waycross Ga. Instead of my first weeks of life being filled with my mothers loving touch and warm kisses, I had to endure long tubes in my nostrils and throat. Born two and a half months premature I began my first battle of overcoming the odds of living life. Once I beat the odds, everyone knew this child would be special! I knew growing up in the small town of Waycross, the chances of being a star, were slim to none, more like nonexistent. However, my mother Thelma Black always kept a positive influence on me. I fell in love with old school music at a young age. My favorite song was "Me and Mrs. Jones". As I grew older I began practicing free-style rap in my bedroom. I would practice alone for hours where I developed my confidence and got my "swagg" down pat. I then began jumping in and out of sessions making a name for myself in my hometown. Still not quite satisfied, I began taking my lyrics from my head to a notepad. As I began to develop my music, my school work was declining. I was kicked out of school weeks before graduation. Instead of transferring to another school, I quit. Like a lot of other young black males, I made the streets my haven. This cost me dearly. Because of wrong decisions, I was incarcerated for a short period of time. It was during my incarceration period that I realized my purpose in life. Coming from a family of singers,I grasped the realization that I was blessed with a GOD given talent, my voice. I knew this was GOD's Will for my life. On March 3, 2004, I prayed and asked GOD for his divine help from this day forward and it was on this day that I went from using my birth name to B.U.D.D.(Better Understood Deep Down) My mother once again a positive influence encouraged me to complete my GED. I feel this is GOD's Will for my life, and when you see and meet me you're looking at a product of GOD's awesome power!!!!!

Ivor Novello Award-winner and Mercury, Grammy, and BRIT-nominated artist Lianne La Havas unveils her new single ‘Disarray.’ The track showcases a blend of emotional depth and striking vocal delivery, set against sparse, ethereal finger-plucked electric guitar —a signature of La Havas’ style. 

“The song felt very intimate, almost like a secret just for me,” says La Havas. “It’s about vulnerability, honesty, and giving listeners a window into a moment of my life.”

Over the course of her career, La Havas has released three acclaimed albums — Is Your Love Big Enough? , Blood and her self-titled Lianne La Havas  (which won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Album). She has collaborated with leading international artists and captivated audiences worldwide with her spellbinding live performances.

Released via her own Καλό μήνα (Kalo Mina) Records. La Havas embarks on an exciting new chapter, broadening her sonic horizons while remaining rooted in vulnerability and artistry.

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