Fabion x Tovel Mclean

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TOVEL MCLEAN - While growing up in East Kingston, though the challenges of Crime and Violence, Tovi’s main focus has never been dithered from becoming one of Jamaica’s best singers and writer. With the encouragement of his brother Fabion (FELCH) Mclean, Tovi has found his music skills over the years. They both have been an intigral part of the industry by doing a number of production for various local artist’s. Tovi has done writing and background vocals for artist’s such as Safira Mono, Shawn Antione, Jordanne Patrice, RR (Double R) among others, where he has gained not only exposure but experience to advance on his own career. FABION MCLEAN - Felch’s talents were yet to be discovered until Shaggy introduced the group to Robert Livingston of Scikron BigYard Music, where the music became a forefront focus to the group. They made a warm impact on Jamaica being involved in quite a number of opportunities such as doing harmonies and writing songs for established artist’s like Kiprich, Chris Martin, Daville, D-Major, Cecile, and quite a few others. Felch was also a part of the Tribute to the Busta-Mante Hospital song called SAVE A LIFE, which featured some of Jamaica’s best artiste like Mr Boombastic himself Shaggy, and other well known artist’s like Marcia Griffiths, Tessane Chin, Sean Paul, Elephant Man etc. Felch gained a lot of experience in producing from Robert Livingston and other fellow group members which led to the producing of the track Brainstorm Riddim which featured mainly Bigyard artistes at the time.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music has become an integral part of our daily life and so it means a whole lot.,.. It gives a sense of enjoyment and also fulfilment

What is your music dream?

Our music dream is to not only to be fully recognized as an international duo but also an influential part of the music industry.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

The man the mirror... If we continue to be a positive influence by conveying positive music.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

-felch McLean- World Song by Michael Jackson -Tovi Soul- I have Nothing by Witney Houston

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Felch McLean- Usher, Chris Brown, Brian McKnight, Craig David, jus to name a few Tovi Soul- Micheal Jackson, Bob Marley, Kenny Roger's,Boys2 Men,

What inspires you to make music?

We're inspired by our personal lives, and also things that happen around us

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Love, peace and happiness

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Performing in front of an audience gives us a sense of fulfilment and we are always elated. Musicians nowadays are becoming more educated as regards to the business aspects of the music..

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

What we think could be improved is, people starting to accept the music for what it is.

What do you think of Drooble?

Drooble is a great way for musicians to network

What frustrates you most as a musician?

- What frustrates us most sometimes is that our talents aren't being valued as much especially being new upcoming musicians.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes we do support our local scene as a fan, by sometimes posting and sharing other musicians music

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Apart from being the artiste which is like the product,.... We have to have good socializing and networking skills

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Taurus Riley, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Chronixx, Beenie Man, Marcia Griffits, Chevelle Franklin, Beyonce