Livvi Franc music mirrors her ethnic background Her music is a melange of musical influences - country, pop and RnB soca Her parents (her English mother and father Barbados) exposed her to everything from Bob Marley to the Beatles and on their own, she developed a love for artists as Etta James Nelly Furtado Gwen Stefani Lauryn Hill The Cranberries Alanis Morissette and UB40, the young musician's musical influences can be heard in her sound is an eclectic mix of retro pop meets contemporary pop complete with Livvi's quirky soulful vocal styling
Livvi Franc interest in the started by creative young an accomplished visual arts student, she designs her own fabrics, she began writing songs at 10 years, "I did not really know what I did, I just had Melod?? r and lyrics in my head so I started ANNOTATION them down by 14 I was recording herself singing (on my tape recorder) and share my songs with my family and friends "Livvi Franc adds a beauty pageant smile By 15 his journey into the music industry began thanks to his boss Kerrie Thomas who began to pair her with professional musicians
Franc spent his time performing and writing with other local artists, she also co-boxes and released a song on the radio in Barbados Franc eventually linked up with two local producers Classic Soul who started working with France on his demo in July 2006 Franc demo was complete in August 2006 her demo was highlighted by the International Superstar producers in April 2007 their demo was attensammats of major items labels in the U.S. at this time Franc also expanded her team to include a co-manager Allison Hunte and an attorney Terri Baker in June 2007 after making the Barry Weiss and his team at Jive Records Jeff FensterSenior VP of A and R at Jive Franc offered a deal "I remember that day as it was yesterday," She sings with her eyes
Since she was signed in November 2007, France has been busy working on her next album with a number of international manufacturers from the SRP to the Stargate Jr Rotem for Future Cut Franc has recorded enough songs to release four albums! "It took some time to try to capture my sound and style in a way that would have the kind of commercial appeal, the label was looking for, but happydisputes for me to spend several months in the studio is awesome! I have been able to sharpen my style with the support of some pretty amazing musicians I've learned so much about myself and this business throughout the process "she reflects, she crunches on Baja Ginger Governor heads her new mint selection with her recording process near the end Livvi now preparing themselves for their upcoming single release is planned for September 2008
Remember that name ... Livvi FRANC - The Sunshine Underground
