1/3 EMCEE
“Rapping became natural to me. In middle school, I used to print out lyrics and rap along to my favorite songs.”
Live at Overflow Coffee, Chicago. Photo Cred: Imagery By Chioma.
Live at Liar’s Club, Chicago. Photo Cred: Cris Catson
Jovan Landry Live Performance Playlist
Jovan Landry, the Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist, is a standout figure in the music industry.
Proclaimed the "1/3 Filmmaker, 1/3 Photographer, and 1/3 Emcee," she captivates audiences with articulate lyrics focused on self-empowerment and overcoming obstacles. Jovan's magnetic stage presence commands attention, leaving crowds in awe. Her accolades include receiving the WeWork Creator Awards grant to create the groundbreaking all-women/femme-produced hip-hop album, Synergy. The album is now archived at the Universal Hip-Hop Museum, and Jovan and her collections have been featured on ABC-7's Windy City Live and the Women in Hip-Hop Conference. Today, Jovan continues to shine through vocal features, performances, self-produced singles, and producing music for fellow artists and dancers. Prepare to be inspired by Jovan Landry, an artist leaving an indelible mark on the music world.
MUSIC
Live at Subterranean, Chicago. Photo Cred: Mollie.
Discography | Self-Released
2023 - Intellectual Frequencies EP
2020 - World Vibe EP
2019 - Synergy
2017 - Growth
2016 - Conscious EP
2013 - Only The Beginning Mixtape
2012 - Realize EP
See more of Jovan’s discography here.
Past Performances & Appearances
City Winery Chicago, Navy Pier, Wicker Park Fest, A3C (ATL), Al Estilo Femenino (San Luis Potosí, Mexico), House of Blues, Windy City Live (ABC7 Chicago), Women in Hip-Hop Conference (STL), Sofar Sounds Chicago, FemFest (STL), Emporium Chicago, Do Division Fest, Lincoln Hall, Subterranean, danceGATHERING (Lagos, Nigeria), WeWork Creator Awards Berlin, Overflow Coffee, Columbia College Chicago, Burritozilla (San Jose), Harlem Nights (NYC), Company Brewing (MKE), Burlington Bar.
Jovan Landry Music Video Playlist
Live at Liar’s Club, Chicago. Photo Cred: Cris Catson
Jovan Landry live at Wicker Park Fest in Chicago.
Jovan Landry Interview Playlist
Live at Liar’s Club, Chicago. Photo Cred: Cris Catson
Jovan Landry “Growth” Album Commentary Series
Live at Overflow Coffee, Chicago. Photo Cred: Imagery by Chioma
Chi-Raq Remix (Music Video Version 1)
“In the last few years, she’s been making waves in the local hip hop scene with her conscious lyricism that’s unapologetically feminist and black.”
“On the mic, she’s able to rock the crowd, & she can deliver some hard, urgent rhymes, but she can also switch it up and deliver on some quiet, intimate moments as well, and transition with ease into a more vulnerable delivery to match the lyrics.”
“Landry dominates the entirety of the stage, taking charge from song to song, playing off the building energy of her audience. Creating a performance that takes root in one’s mind for days later.”
“Her ambition and genuine drive to create authentic, humanized content is simply unmatched. A big fish in a small pond, it’s clear that Jovan is on the verge of new milestones. Not one to limit her ability to produce new and unique content, this first-ever instrumental release proves to lay a solid foundation for more to come.”