GIVĒON sat down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music to discuss his upcoming sophomore album BELOVED, offering insight into the emotional journey behind the project.
The R&B singer revealed that the album began while he was in a relationship and was completed after a breakup, adding layers of personal transformation to the music.
In their conversation, GIVĒON opened up about how USHER’s career continues to motivate him. “I want to stay around because I value longevity,” he told Lowe. “As a Black American rhythm and blues artist, I’m looking at [USHER] like, ‘All I have to do is be quality?’”
He praised USHER’s consistency and commitment to excellence, citing the Super Bowl halftime show and sold-out tours as proof of how far R&B can go.
With BELOVED on the way, GIVĒON aims to channel that same work ethic and evolution in his own artistry.