Notes on Leon Budrow
Leon Budrow is multi-talented. He sings; dances; models, and is a “Magic Mike” performer at Hunk-O-Mania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today though, we’re taking a look at his musical side. He loves to perform, and genuinely interacts with his fans. If you haven’t heard of Leon, take a few to get to know the musical side; listen to some of his work, then check out his social media platforms. If you are a fan of hip-hop, pop or rap, you will enjoy his music.
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NON: When did you realize you wanted to get into music?
LB: I knew I wanted to be a singer when I was very young, probably as young as elementary school. I remember I’d watch artists like Aaron Carter, The Backstreet Boys, even Drake Bell on the show Drake & Josh, and I’d say to myself “I wanna do that, I could do that one day.” Though I aspired to be involved with music, back then I didn’t have the resources or confidence to go after it, but that said I always knew I would and I’m very blessed to be doing it now.
NON: You've done some tours, what's been your most memorable experience while traveling?
LB: Hmm, that’s difficult to say because I feel like every single day on the road was like living a movie. From the good experiences to the bad ones, there was never a boring moment. Last winter 2019 was probably my most memorable tour thus far, as it was my first experience on the road living that “tour life.” My friend Dan joined me on this tour so it was really fun to have him along for the ride. I really just enjoy the overall experience of being on road seeing new cities, new venues, and meeting new fans.
NON: What drew you to this style of music?
LB: I am a very diverse music fan. I enjoy all types of music, from pop to punk to rap to country. I’d perform all genres if I could, and I feel my style reflects my vast tastes. Sometimes I rap, sometimes I sing, sometimes I use trap beats, sometimes I use pop beats, everything is a little different and I’d like to try different styles in the future as well.
NON: What/who inspires you?
LB: From an artist perspective I really admire Justin Bieber and his career as an artist. From a personal perspective I find inspiration in doing what I love, while inspiring others to do what they love.
NON: Do you get nervous before performing? If so, how do you channel that energy?
LB: Oddly enough I don’t get nervous. I think my career as a male dance for the Hunk-O-Mania male revue has really influenced my career as a performer in a positive way. Not only do I brand my dancing lifestyle with my music, but it has given me a positive edge of confidence for performing on stage and in front of crowds.
NON: What is the strangest thing that has happened to you while doing tours?
LB: So during my 2019 winter tour, we had a lot of car troubles including three flat tires and a cracked rim. Granted it was a lot of driving, but the roads didn’t treat my car very nicely and I had to keep pulling over to swap out my spare tire. Even the brand new tires I was getting on the road weren’t lasting us. We spent a lot of time at random garages getting the car fixed up between shows, but luckily we made it through the tour and I picked up a rental car when I passed through my home area on my way to our final show.
NON: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
BUDROW - Right now I’m just trying to survive 2020 lol. My plans for this year included a new album and a summer tour, both of which are unfortunately on hold now due to current events. However, I look to achieve both those two goals as soon as things settle down and hopefully in five years I’ll be planning the same things again - another album, another tour, but hopefully with a much bigger platform.
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Shout outs
He does not have social media, but I’d like to shout out my good friend and promoter, Tom Taylor. Tom was the first promoter to give me a shot at performing and without his faith in me and the opportunities he provided me I’d not be performing these tours and shows today. Everybody starts somewhere, and my start came February 2018 when Tom gave me the shot to open for Aaron Carter as a local artist.
I’d really to thank the Hunk-O-Mania male revue for having me as part of their team. Hunk-O-Mania is a fantastic male revue company and my experience with them as a performer, host and show manager has really helped me as a musician. If you have not seen a show yet, visit www.hunk-o-mania.com to book your next bachelorette party, birthday party, or girls night out at a Hunk-O-Mania show near you. Follow them on Instagram at @hunkomaniausa
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