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Overview
LIVRE’ (pronounced Liv-Ray) is a Christian recording group comprised of Bronx natives; Ajanee Hambrick; Ariel Malloy; Malik Spence; Kenneth Williams, and Richard Tolbert. LIVRE made their biggest debut in 2013; appearing on the Billbaord’s Top Gospel Singles Chart at number 17 for their single “I Will Be Alright.” Shortly after releasing the single, they embarked on their first leg 16-city promotional tour which stretched across Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Louisville, Los Angeles at BET Celebration of Gospel, and Philadelphia’s Radio One Music and Inspiration Conference. The single “I Will Be Alright” reached further success appearing on the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop Atlanta (Season 2) that summer. (Monday, June 24th, 2014). LIVRE’s second single “Amazing” (released March 25, 2014) climbed into the top 40 on the Gospel Billboard Radio Chart.

The group, which lends its name from the Portuguese translation, “free” was founded by music veteran, Jeff Robinson and Conrad Robinson under Glory to Glory Records/ MBK Entertainment.

History
LIVRE' got their start in the New York borough of the Bronx where they came together as a “praise and worship team” at a church revival at Family Baptist Church They’ve sung background vocals on GRAMMY™ Award Winner Alicia Keys’ song, “How Does It Feel To Fly” from her critically-acclaimed 2009 CD, The Element of Freedom. LIVRE’ has also appeared on TBN’s JCTV, The WORD Network, FOX Morning News in Columbia, SC, and ABC’s Grace & Glory in Baltimore.

The group has also appeared on BET's Bobby Jones Gospel Show, performed on the 2012 Stellar Gospel Radio Announcers Awards Show, 2013 BET Networks 3rd Annual Celebration of Gospel Prayer Breakfast among many more others.They have also sung background vocals for artist including Grammy nominated, Elle Varner, Tye Tribbett, international pop star Akiko Ward and acclaimed, world renowned Jewish singer, Neshama Carlebach.

Current Members
Ajanee Hambrick (23), is a female soprano and a vocal producer for the group. Ariel Malloy (24) is the female alto who recently graduated Marist College majoring in BIO-Med. Arial takes on a personal leadership role in the group. Malik Spence (23) is themale tenor of LIVRE’. Malik has his own urban street wear clothing line Hommage Christus, and assist with styling the group. Kenneth Williams (21). Kenneth is a Praise and Worship leader at his church. Richard Tolbert, Jr. (25) Richard is the tenor and bass, a well as achoir director, songwriter and spokesperson for LIVRE’.