A vision has the ability to bring people together. A vision given to some young people from the Bronx brought forth a group called Livré (Pronounced Liv-Ray), which means free in Portuguese. Livré is the newest, young dynamic group out of New York City to hit the gospel scene.
In August of 2007, one of the band member’s Eugene Tolbert was having a revival at his church. He was searching for a worship and praise team for the event. He and his cousins decided to ask some friends to sing and play during the revival. The worship team consisted of Richard Tolbert, Kenneth Williams, Ajanee Hambrick, Ariel Malloy, André Plaskett, and Eugene Tolbert on the piano. They performed for the entire week and were well received. They decided to stay together and form a permanent union. Thus, Livré was born. They later added Bria McDaniel, Darius Woodley (on drums), Guy Jenkins (on bass) and Malik Spence to the roster. The group Livré has 10 members, 7 singers and 3 band members.
It was at the Bronx Mass Reunion that Livré caught the attention of Alicia Keys Manager’s Jeff and Conrad Robinson. They recognized as with Alicia this group had something really special. They immediately knew they wanted to get involved with this group and be responsible for taking them to the next level and introducing them to the world. Thus, with the establishment of Glory 2 Glory Records, Livre is now the first group signed to the highly anticipated Gospel Division of MBK Entertainment. The team that has been put together for Livré has the formula for success for these young people. Currently Livré’s management team consists of Conrad Robinson, Clarissa Robinson and Rev. Roger Hambrick, each with their own extensive resume in regards to the music industry. Livré is currently working on their debut album which is being executive produced by Alicia Keys and Israel Houghton.
The songs in Livré’s repertoire truly minister to the heart and soul of all ages. They are proving that today’s urban youth generation, are being called by God to touch lives. The group consists of writers, producers, gifted musicians and astounding voices. The first song Livré sang together was “Survivor”, a personal testimony from the group. “There aren’t a lot of words to it, but we feel like people need to hear things over and over so they can understand the message we are trying to deliver,” says André. “Songs like ‘Survivor’ will keep you saved”. Livré takes in consideration that young people go through many difficult things in our society. Livré believes that the devil attacks the youth because the enemy knows today’s generation is called now to do Gods work.
This young, energetic group from New York City truly believes they are appointed for this time and season. Livré was born to sing God’s praise! Get ready for heartfelt, soul-searching songs such as SURVIVOR, a testimony of survival through trial and tribulation – J.E.S.U.S., a declaration of salvation found in only in one great name – and BELIEVE, an emotional performance of faith and hope that will touch anyone who hears. Livré is sure to make an impact not just on the Gospel industry and community, but all throughout the world.
