Meet Puerto Rican artist Matthew Emilio Lebron aka “The Official Bron” from Brooklyn, New York. This 29-year-old soldier who currently serves in the United States Army has unique talents rarely seen in his profession. LeBron is an indie hip-hop artist with incredible versatility who covers a wide range of musical genres including hip-hop, reggaeton, pop and R&B.

What brought you to music?

The streets led me to music. I took a wrong path and when I felt I had nothing and no one, I resorted to music to steer me on the right path.

Let’s talk more specifically about your last project. What was the inspiration behind this?

My last project “The Come Up” was inspired by the fact that I was just starting to become an independent artist and it was my first album professionally recorded in a studio. Fully funded by myself which made more sense to put that name on it.

Did you rely on faith or your own understanding for this project?

“The Come Up” consisted of five different musical genres. The genres are hip-hop, rap, R&B, pop and reggaeton. The reason behind this is that I want to show the world that I am versatile.

Most artists have mentors. Who are your mentors?

It might sound cliché, but I’ve never had a mentor. I would say the way life went for me is my mentor. I won’t say that the music saved me, but it made my life more meaningful. My main goal in coming into the music industry is to provide my next generation with what has not been provided to me.

What’s next for you?

My goal is to reach the pinnacle of my art in the music industry. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but I can achieve anything I believe in. I am currently working on an album which will be released soon this year. It will bring me much closer to my goal.