MORAN THA MAN | Josh Levi: From "X Factor" Prodigy To Pushing R&B Forward

Moran Tha Man chops it up with R&B singer Josh Levi about his incredible journey from a 13-year-old visionary on The X Factor to dominating the culture with his viral hit "Birthday Dance" and his powerful debut album, "Hydraulic." Josh gets real about the evolution of R&B, why he refuses to put the genre in a box, and how he uses his platform to empower rising voices by taking new artists on tour. We also dive into the inspiration behind his music and the profound advice he would give his younger self about blocking out doubt and staying true to his roots. Table of Contents: 0:00 - Welcome Josh Levi to Hot 107.9 1:42 - The X Factor days and knowing his purpose early 3:40 - Taking the leap: Moving from Houston to LA 5:44 - Reconnecting with Kelly Rowland 7:03 - Pushing R&B forward: Why the genre is the culture 9:20 - Empowering the community: Sharing the stage with new artists 11:35 - Life after the viral hit "Birthday Dance" & dropping "Hydraulic" 14:20 - "Say It With Your Chest" and authentic communication 18:01 - Powerful advice to 13-year-old Josh Atlanta's #1 Hip Hop Station For Hip Hop & R&B Hot 107.9 SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/egTUFC Hot-107.9 Website: https://goo.gl/qL5gCY TWITTER: https://goo.gl/gJUfFR FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/94pTMv INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/wzxQgA