Glancy Kelly began laying the foundations for his music career as a young child bouncing around foster care homes. Without a stable family and, oftentimes, food and power, Glancy would fill his days by writing songs. His introspective early years are evident in his powerful, profound lyrics.
His music stands out for its lack of fluff — Glancy’s goal is not to put out song after song, but to shape worthy messages and reflections into songs.
Glancy didn’t grow up listening to Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross and the conventional godfathers of R&B. As a foster kid relying on himself for many aspects of his upbringing, his love for R&B and hip-hop was sparked by the radio hits of his contemporaries.
His up-tempo, evocative beats and flows are reminiscent of Trey Songz, Omarion, Mario Barrett, and other hit-makers of the 1990s and 2000s. In drawing inspiration from them, Glancy is creating songs in the language that his generation naturally relates to.
As he honed his voice and nurtured his songwriting career, Glancy cut his teeth by auditioning for American Idol. While he consistently received praise from the producers, he never moved past the non-televised portion of the contest. It was a wake-up call for singer-songwriter: with ideas and content that break the conventional mold of “filler” lyrics, he would have to make his own dreams come true.
Two years ago, he released his first single, “Hold On To Me” via digital platforms. The positive response was overwhelming. For an unsigned artist, Glancy’s plays and followers on websites such as Soundcloud exploded.
Heavy-hitters in the music industry began to take notice. Glancy is currently working on his first EP, aptly titled “Now or Never”, to be released in the fall. With the stamina and following he’s built around his career, he’s excited and ready to pour all of his efforts and talents into creating a product that truly represents his artistry.
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