Industry Reviews

The stirring worshipful energy on Kevin LeVar's debut project, Let's Come Together, produces a multitude of positive emotion for listeners. The album is filled with songs thanking God for blessings, while addressing various themes LeVar has been through in his own life. On Let's Come Together, listeners are encouraged to embrace their faith by recognizing God in their lives. On the title song, 'Let's Come Together,' the singer-songwriter is calling believers in the body of Christ to reach out to each other by letting the walls fall down: 'Let the walls fall down that divide your body/In the name of Jesus/Let them fall down,' proclaims the song.

“The body of Christ needs to galvanize to reach the world and that means really closing the gap between races within the body of Christ,” says LeVar. “It’s my prayer that Let’s Come Together can create harmony on all levels, especially when you think of harmony in musical contexts and the fact it takes two different notes to have harmony. If it’s just the same note over and over, that’s only an octave, but when it’s two, three or four different voices, it’s a beautiful harmony and that’s how I liken it to when we all get to heaven, regardless of what we might look like on earth.”

The soft, classical piano ballad, 'A Heart That Forgives,' encourages Christians to live like Christ by expressing love towards fellowmen.The song is a pledge to God, promising to love, walk, and talk like Christ. The heart that forgives, the song expresses, is one that is free. LeVar's desire is heartfelt, drawing the listener to sincerely desire a closer walk with God.

Throughout this diverse album that shuffles between congregational choruses, stirring worshipful lyrics, Latin rhythms, and Caribbean-flavored tunes, LeVar reaches out to every member of the church: Tracks such as 'What-Cha Know About Jesus,' is a youth-friendly song that challenges listeners to reflect on their relationship with God. And the Reggae-flavored track, 'Heaven Have Your Way,' invites all to leave their inhibitions at the door and lose themselves in praising God.

Fans have patiently waited for LeVar's diverse musical project. LeVar is not a newcomer to the gospel scene. He appeared on numerous prominent albums that have gone all over the world from Hawaii to Germany. He has also participated in artist showcases alongside gospel recording artists Kurt Carr, Beverly Crawford and Mary Mary.

The moving presence of God on the album is evidence that LeVar is in his rightful, God-given place. The combined elements of vocal delivery, emotional lyrics, and ardent musical arrangements on the track, 'Atmosphere of Faith' will encourage listeners to hit the replay button several times. On 'Just Like You,' the theme of desiring a closer relationship with God is expressed in the words that emphasize 'I want to be/Just like you/I want to live/Just like you/Just like you/Whatever you got to do in me/I'm willing, so willing/I surrender/ I give up, Lord.'  

Listeners can expect to walk away with a spiritual rejuvenation after listening to the 16 tracks on Let's Come Together. LeVar's sincerity and musical delivery on the album is a blessing in a world racked with negativity.

The name Kevin Levar may not ring a bell, but if you remember Kevin L. Gray —the man who amazed on Dorinda Clark-Cole's The Rose of Gospel— then you're already familiar.

Rebranded as Kevin Levar and One Sound, this collective drops an debut album, Let's Come Together, that is both versatile in its musical style and deliberate in calling for unity in the body of Christ.

Levar's songwriting, voice and arrangements are impressive, but there is one adjective that truly describes this artist: passionate.

Levar sings with conviction, evident on such songs as the powerful ballad, "Here I Am" and the Latin calypso, "My Everything". His tenor vocals shine throughout and there is evident joy.

"Hiding Place" is a song of praise that brings joy and jubilation with one listen. Levar slows things down for the reprise, but never loses the effect of the original version. He flows well with songs that have an island flare; "Heaven Have Your Way" has that sort of vibe, with brass outfit Mo Horns, backing vocals and Levar's lead blending nicely.

On "He Reigns", Levar takes a backseat, his singers stepping up to deliver a soothing song that would make Richard Smallwood, Walter Hawkins and Kurt Carr proud. This helps to showcase the group's versatility while giving all glory to God. Tavon Hasty and Elise Nicole Lewis lend their alto vocals to "Atmosphere of Faith".

"A Heart That Forgives" is a earnest prayer from Levar set to solo piano accompaniment. This is a song that anyone can pray to and use in their own personal time.

Distinctive and quality-infused, Kevin Levar and One Sound bring more freshness to the industry with their debut offering.

Kevin LeVar & One Sound make their debut on the gospel scene with a 16-track praise & worship album (including a bonus track dedicated to the students at Virginia Tech) that’s both traditional and energized. The project opens with the stirring, prayerful “Here I Am,” a call and response that begins with the lyrics: “Here I am, standing in the need of prayer,” and builds to “Thank you, God! You heard us!” Supported by a stellar choir, “high church” comes to mind, but that takes an about-face with surprising moments like a reggae-infused bridge on “Hiding Place,” a steel drum, island flair on “Heaven Have Your Way,” and the Latin style of “My Everything.” LeVar’s smooth vocal quality comes to life, shining brightest on slower songs like “I’ll Say Yes” and “A Heart That Forgives,” yet the faster, innovative “What-Cha Know About Jesus” will have you yelling “Amen! Sing it, Kevin!” Outstanding soloists shine on songs like “Atmosphere of Faith” and “Just Like You” adding to the album’s fullness. Kevin LeVar’s ultimate goal is to bring glory to God in his music and with his life. How does he bring the lyrics and music together? In Kevin’s own words, “I don’t, God does. It’s all Him.”

Press Releases

November 21, 2008
Kevin LeVar Joins Mary Mary and Kurt Carr on BET’s ‘Bobby Jones Gospel’
Kevin’s performance airs Sunday, November 30th at 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Gospel artist Kevin LeVar will join legendary artists Mary Mary and Kurt Carr on BET’s hit series Bobby Jones Gospel, airing Sunday, November 30th at 9:00 a.m. ET/PT. LeVar is scheduled to perform songs from his debut album Let’s Come Together.

Let's Come Together was released on September 16, 2008 by God Glorified Music/Habakkuk Music, with distribution through Universal Music Christian Group. The CD includes the music video for the album's debut single, "You're Not Alone," which has been nominated for “Best Video” (Soul category) at the 2008 Gospel Music Channel Video Awards.

In addition to Bobby Jones Gospel, LeVar has made recent appearances on Daystar, TCT, The Word Network and Gospel Music Channel. He also has upcoming appearances scheduled on INSP, Atlanta Live and Canada’s 100 Huntley Street.

January 29, 2009
Kevin LeVar Kicks Off 2009 With Performances At Key Super Bowl Events

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- On Sunday, February 1st, families worldwide will gather around their television sets to watch the Steelers take on the Cardinals at SUPER BOWL XLIII live from Tampa Bay. But rising Gospel star Kevin LeVar will already be in Florida, kicking off the new year with high-profile performances at key Super Bowl events.

At the invitation of the American Heart Association, LeVar will be performing his new single “A Heart That Forgives” on Thursday (Jan. 29) at the press conference for the launch of the "Go Red for Women" awareness campaign, honoring the mothers of several NFL stars who have died of heart disease in recent years. Later that day, LeVar will perform at the Max Starks Celebrity VIP Party at Bayou Golf Club. And on Friday (Jan. 30), LeVar is scheduled to perform at the NFL Wives-sponsored Diamonds and Pearls Event to benefit St. Jude Research Hospital.

LeVar's debut album, Let's Come Together, landed at #22 on the BILLBOARD Top Gospel Albums Chart when it was released in September by God Glorified Music/Habakkuk Music, with distribution through Universal Music Christian Group. In recent months, LeVar has appeared on Bobby Jones Gospel, Atlanta Live, Canada's 100 Huntley Street, BET, TBN, Daystar, TCT, INSP, Word Network, Gospel Music Channel and many more. In addition, the music video for his debut single "You Are Not Alone" was nominated for a 2008 Gospel Music Channel Video Award (Soul Video of the Year).

He's also had prominent performances at the NBA All-Star Weekend, Civil War Memorial, 9/11 Memorial in Washington DC, Exploit Conference, GMWA Conference, Stellar Awards Gospel Brunch and Bishop TD Jakes' The Potter's House in Dallas, to name a few.