Lyle Anthony – «Love Wins»
«The Love Project» is the exciting debut album/EP and Lyle Anthonys Afro Pop letter of love celebrating Love, Inclusion, his journey of self love, his life, loss and all round happiness.
South African Born Pop star winner, Lyle Anthony, Now based in Los Angeles is making waves worldwide since the release of his title track and debut single «Love Wins» which first premiered at the beginning of 2021 and was birthed on the onset of Covid-19 with the increase in streams and playlists on music platforms across the board and he continues to wow audiences with his music and amazing onstage performances.
Award winning, Singer, Songwriter, Latin & Ballroom championship dancer and model empowers from every angle. Lyle Anthony became a household name in South Africa over 12 years ago when he won the International Franchise, hit show «Popstars» (Precursor to American Idol, inspired by Simon Fuller) to become apart of the «Popstars» Wall of Fame which birthed the talent of Nicole Scherzinger (Edens Crush) & Girls Aloud to name a few. He currently pursues an exciting career as a performing artist, singer/songwriter, LGBTQ+ Activist in the City of Angels.
«The Love Project» was released on Wednesday 11/17 as it marks the 9th month to the day of the loss of his older brother Lee who was tragically murdered in his home town of Johannesburg. The number 9 also represents completion, perfection and the end of a cycle, which he explains is the end of the mourning and the beginning of celebrating his brother and his life through Love, Forgiveness and starting over in this new normal. The new single «I Deserve», was written for his brother and a reminder that no matter what we’re facing, that we deserve happiness and to start over and Lyle hopes that everyone who hears the song will have a bit of a life changing moment through whatever challenge they’re facing. He explains the inspiration behind «The Love Project».
«The Love Project» was birthed when I first wrote «Love Wins» which is the title track of my album and was written on the onset of Covid-19 when I saw a need for a fun loving, happy song during the crisis that left so many saddened, lost and especially with the political climate at the time surrounding the LGBTQ+ community which I love and represent, I felt that so many people, my people needed a reason to smile, laugh, dance and love again. The song was so well received that it made me head into the lab (studio) and write my «Afro Pop» letter of Love with the assistance and production of Carl McGrier and the Wiidope team who have produced for the likes of Jojo, Ciara, Tamar Braxton, Todrick Hall and so many other amazing artists. The album very much represents my love for Pop music and the love for my country and my South African culture as can be heard in all of my songs».
Do you miss home?
«Absolutely, more so with the loss of my big brother, being with my family and also my nephew Noah, who was born on 09/04, Beyonces Birthday (who is a huge inspiration to me and my craft). LA is great too! Im so blessed to be a South African, like Trevor Noah and few others, who was granted an extraordinary talent visa to be able to live out my dreams and make magic in the U.S.»