Popular local gospel artist Travis Malloy has been a singing sensation for 10 years. His remarkable voice has led the choir at one of Pittsburgh’s largest churches, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, in Larimer.
Fans, church members, family and friends have witnessed his career catapult over the years. As a gospel artist, he has had the opportunity to work with big name artists such as Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond as well as other local artists.
Malloy has had an impeccable career as an artist that touches lives through spreading the love of music and to enhance his career even more, he has relocated to Atlanta.
Now, the gospel artist has released his first R&B album entitled, “Love Languages,” which was released on his birthday, Nov. 21.
“Took me 10 years to accept that I couldn’t please everybody at the same time,” Malloy said. “So what makes this birthday and this album so special is because, for the first time, I did what I wanted to do without being a slave to a million different opinions of what ‘they’ want me to do and be. This project is symbolic of being free today. I took every musical inspiration in my life, and put it in one album; R. Kelly, Tank, Tyrese, Eric Dawkins, The Underdogs, The Corna Boyz, Omarion, 112, Next, Jodeci, Jagged Edge, Blackstreet, Charlie Wilson, J. Moss and John P. Kee.”
He decided to title the album “Love Languages” because he believes love is important in life and in every relationship.
“During the creative process, I learned a lot about love languages and how valuable they are in every relationship. I really want everyone to support this project. This project is what real R&B is to me,” he said.
Malloy doesn’t want fans to disconnect from his music career due to his musical transition. He views himself as an overall music artist that will continue to sing about love and provide music that is good for the heart and soul.
“To some, the lyrics may be too simple and to others, they’re too deep,” he said. “For some, it may have too much auto tune and for others, not enough. To some, it’ll be too old school and for others, it may be right on time. And last, but not least, (they’ll say,) ‘I thought he was a gospel singer.’”
Malloy, the singer, songwriter and producer, has had the opportunity to collaborate with famous R&B and pop artists such as Charlie Wilson, Kelly Price and Stevie J. He has also been a Grammy Association honoree and ASCAP Award winner.
Malloy, who is grateful for the support he’s received, said his album peaked at #33 on the iTunes R&B Chart.
“And I was able to do that with no label or mass marketing budget. I’m so grateful. Thank you. This is just the beginning.”
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