Giveon Dezmann Evans, better known as Giveon, is a popular American R&B singer who rose to fame through his collaboration with Drake on the track “Chicago Freestyle.”<\/p>\n
In 2020, he put out two EPs, Take Time and When It’s All Said and Done, with the former even earning a Grammy Award nomination.<\/p>\n
His song “Heartbreak Anniversary” from Take Time made it to the Top 40 in the US and achieved Platinum status.<\/p>\n
Giveon was featured on Justin Bieber’s hit song “Peaches” in 2021 and dropped his first studio album Give or Take in 2022.<\/p>\n
FACTS ABOUT GIVEON<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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- FULL NAME:<\/strong> Giveon Dezmann Evans<\/li>\n
- DATE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> February 21, 1995<\/li>\n
- PLACE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> Long Beach, California, US<\/li>\n
- NATIONALITY:<\/strong> American<\/li>\n
- OCCUPATIONS:<\/strong> Singer, Songwriter<\/li>\n
- LABELS:<\/strong> Not So Fast,Epic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Brought up by a single mother in Long Beach, California, Giveon discovered his passion for music at a young age, singing at events like birthday parties and drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Frank Sinatra and Barry White.<\/p>\n
Despite facing adversity including gang culture and poverty in his neighborhood, his mother urged him and his brothers to pursue their musical talents.<\/p>\n
He attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School and participated in a music education program at the Grammy Museum, where he developed a love for R&B and soul music while modernizing classic sounds from the past.<\/p>\n
CAREER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Giveon’s musical journey started with a deep admiration for jazz legends of the 1960s, motivating him to innovate and express his creative vision.<\/p>\n
Giveon made his debut by self-releasing “Garden Kisses” in August 2018.<\/p>\n
His talent attracted the attention of Canadian record producer Sevn Thomas, who found him on a SoundCloud playlist and subsequently signed him to Not So Fast and Epic Records.<\/p>\n
By performing his original songs like “Like I Want You” live before recording them professionally, Giveon quickly made a name for himself.<\/p>\n
He released “Like I Want You” in November 2019, leading to an opening act for Snoh Aalegra on her Ugh, A Mini Tour Again across Europe and North America.<\/p>\n
Giveon’s breakthrough moment came during a tour with Snoh Aalegra in 2019 when his freestyle performance caught Drake’s attention, resulting in their collaboration on “Chicago Freestyle.”<\/p>\n
The success of the single launched Giveon’s career, paving the way for the release of his highly praised debut EP, *Take Time*, in March 2020.<\/p>\n
With popular tracks such as “Stuck on You” and “Like I Want You,” Giveon swiftly rose to mainstream fame and received his first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album.<\/p>\n
His singles, such as “Heartbreak Anniversary” and “Peaches” featuring Justin Bieber, solidified his status in the music industry.<\/p>\n
With his heartfelt sound, Giveon is leaving a lasting impression, demonstrating both his talent and versatility.<\/p>\n
PERSONAL LIFE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Giveon grew up under the care of his single mother and two brothers. While previously romantically linked to R&B singer Justine Skye, the two have since gone their separate ways.<\/p>\n
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