Leo Garret, better known by his stage name “Leeoh Litt,” is a rap artist currently dominating hip-hop with his upbeat sound and lyrics. Although Leeoh Litt is now climbing his way to the industry’s peak as an iconic rapper, his rise to success was a path filled with thorns and tribulation. He had a relatively uneventful childhood that led him on a path of violence, and so at the young age of fifteen, he was arrested and tried and incarcerated for about fifteen years. Faced with the harsh reality of his ordeal in prison, he had time to self-reflect. However, instead of wallowing in self-pity, he found solace in music and used singing and songwriting to escape his life.
With nothing but time in prison, he honed his skills as an artist and a songwriter. As a result, once he finished his prison term, he hit the ground running, his superior vocals and determination ear-making him an artist to watch out for. He launched into the music scene to narrate his story through captivating lyrics and tunes, and he smashed the airwaves with his global hit single “Grudge” with over 100,000 streams across streaming platforms.
For Leeoh Litt, his brand of music is inspired by real-life events, and he wants his raps to reflect his own experiences. “I am not a “Conscious Rapper,” he said. “I choose not to use any profanity or what could be perceived as racist/prejudice derogatory terms in my lyrics. The reason is that I want my music to bring people together from all walks of life based on good vibes only. I don’t want to divide people. My genuine love for humanity drives my stance in that choice. Although most mature, my music is “people-friendly.”
As an artist whose song reflects his unfortunate upbringing, Leeoh sings for the youth and people who feel like they need a little guidance. “I’m far from perfect, but I’ve been through things that people who need guidance may be going through, and I feel like my music will help them get through those stages of growing pains, be it my words of experience or embraced as confirmation,” he explains. In addition, his music helps these people find the motivation to become better each day, even while having a fun moment.
Besides being a rap artist, Leeoh is also a budding entrepreneur, the owner of Globe View Distribution and the president of Wild 4 Sho Live Entertainment, an independent record label. Furthermore, he is currently partnered up with Services by Tan and LimeLight Management to provide professionals with a wide range of services.
In an interview, the artist and entrepreneur shared the motivation behind his success. He said, “Other than my family and people who need me, what deeply motivates me to build my brand is the burning desire to succeed so that the people who have been where I have been can see that they too can rise above all opposition after losing tremendously. I owe it to the generations to come to pave another way. I want the light from my brand to be a guide.”
In the coming years, he wants to own his record label to continue giving back to the community and guiding the youth through his music. But, all things considered, Leeoh Litt is on his way to becoming an astounding superstar and a household name!
