Biography

Russell Léonce, dubbed "The Caribbean's New Soul Voice" adds a refreshing, new, standout sound to Caribbean Gospel that will appeal to audiences worldwide. His versatility is astounding. His voice channels the well-deep soulfulness of John Legend, the gritty earthiness of Damien Marley and the slippery smooth cadences of neo-soul star Musiq Soul Child, yet he is not a replica of any of them.

Having worked with nearly all of Trinidad and Tobago's top gospel artistes as a backing vocalist, including the brother-and-sister duo Ceejay & Luckey and The Love Circle, Russell has taken front stage on his debut project, Culture of Love. “Singing background vocals for many years with many gospel artistes including sharing the stage with international Gospel recording artistes Deitrick Haddon at the annual Pilgrimage, Yolanda Adams and Stichie, I felt it was time to bring my brand of gospel music to the forefront”, says Russell.

Undoubtedly, his sound has raised the curiosity of the local music industry and has attracted telecommunications phone company bmobile. Russell has since contributed jingles for bmobile, Cable & Wireless, Delta Petroleum and i95.5FM along with other notable companies.

In November of 2006 Russell placed second in the local gospel competition also collecting the prize for Most Spirit Filled Song. “Unchanging”, a song written by Russell, copped the winning position.

Russell Leonce is unquestionably that new Caribbean soul voice that will take the gospel to new heights and greater possibilities.