If you were to Google or search “Legrand” on the internet, you would find that the origin of the word in Old French meant great or capable of making a huge impact. Although the planet is still feeling the effects of his debut album "illUSIONS OF legrandEUR”, Philadelphia recording artist Legrand is preparing to release his sophomore album entitled “The Professional” in the first quarter of 2009 . There are no smoke and mirrors here; just real hip-hop with a global appeal from an artist that has enough talent to live up to his grand title.
Legrand is proficient in speaking Hindi, Spanish, and Portuguese and there are trace elements of each of these cultures in his music.
Legrand's stage show epitomizes the energy of Hip-Hop, and he has opened up shows for Busta Rhymes, Black Moon, and De La Soul. Whether he is B-boying or free-styling, his energy and presence on the microphone keeps audiences engaged. Add in the live element of hip-hop band "Cut The Check" and D.J. Brother Jamar, and you have a live experience to rival any level of talent.
To sum up Legrand's own words, "A lot of artists get caught up in trying to live up to a record label's perception of reality. To maintain balance, you have to be focused and keep it "all-real", all of the time. That means your lyrics, music, stage performance and video persona should always represent who you are everyday."
This balance is reflected in the universal appeal of Legrand, who delivers with diverse themes and multi-dimensional subject matter. Through this combination of top-notch vocals and tight production, Legrand will reach a goal that countless other artists can not: greatness and the ability to make a huge impact on the world stage.