Photos By | Nikko Lamere
Fashion + Creative Direction By | AllanTroy of The Kurators
Fashion Editor | Joey Thao
Hair By | Cesar Ramirez
Make Up By | Lora Arellano
Kode | First of all, let me say you are an amazing artist! How does it feel to have such a successful career?
Sevyn | Thank you! It feels like I can’t thank God enough!
Kode | Our readers may not know but please tell us how you got your start?
Sevyn | I started singing in church. That led to talent shows, the talent shows lead to “Showtime At The Apollo” at age 10. From that point on, I knew exactly what I wanted to do!!
Kode | Do you have any regrets?
Sevyn | Absolutely NOT! God makes no mistakes & I’ve forgiven myself for any that I’ve made!
Kode | You also do a lot of work with singer Chris Brown, who we’ve worked with before during our AnnexMan times, How did that relationship start?
Sevyn | We were both managed by my current manager Tina Davis. She introduced us while I was in a group. I asked Chris one day at the studio if I could write with him & he said yes!
Kode | You are in the cutest relationship, any advice on how to manage your love life, family and career?
Sevyn | Make time for what’s important! Family & love is ALWAYS first! My motto is Happy Heart, Happy Art.
Kode | Any other future projects you would like the world to know?
Sevyn | ...It’s called “Shoulda Been There” pt. 1. I wrote these songs when I wasn’t in the best space, and I didn’t want to carry that energy over into my album. At the same time, these songs came from a honest place. I didn’t want to live denial and act like they didn’t exist. Fortunately, I’m no longer in that space and relationship but someone else may be and these songs may just the therapy they need.
Kode | Name your top 3 musical inspirations?
Sevyn | Brandy, Babyface, Lauryn Hill
Kode |You’ve worked with almost every big artist, is there anyone that you want to cross off your Musical Bucket list?
Sevyn | Usher & Beyoncé
Kode | #WetHot What’s the sexiest thing a guy can do to make you attracted to him?
Sevyn | Understand the importance of courtship! #WetHot
By | Ryan Mitchell