We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Larry Wells. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Larry below.

Larry, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

Ever since I was a little kid I knew I wanted to be in entertainment. For the longest time I wanted to be a singer. I grew up being in the school choir and doing plays. I always loved performing and putting on a show. I didn’t like school, I didn’t like sports practice, but I always enjoyed getting in front of people and “wow-ing” them with my musical talents. I started singing when I was 2 and started writing my own songs since around 12. But one day in high school I woke up and my voice was shot. I don’t know what happened, but I couldn’t sing and use it the way I used to. And from there I transitioned into being a rapper. To be honest, I did it because I thought it would be easy. In my mind I thought “well all they’re doing is making words rhyme and anybody can do that.” But baby was I wrong. If I had to bet money on that statement I would’ve lost so bad. But it was from there on at the age of 15 that I started writing raps. So over a decade now I’ve been honing my craft, crafting my sound and pursuing music. I honestly didn’t think I would stick with it as long as I did because of, well multiple things: self doubt, finances, thinking “realistically”. But each time I tried to walk away I kept coming back to it one way or another. And it was never on purpose either. So I sat myself down and realized it was my calling and to go at it full force.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My real name is Larry, but my artist name is Leccentric. It’s funny how I got my name. I originally went by LRE which was an acronym for Living Real Everyday. But I didn’t like it because it didn’t really sound like a name. So I asked my friends what words they would use to describe me. The most common word was eccentric. So, since my name is Larry, I just added an “L” in front of the word and then Leccentric was born. And Leccentric is just a Floridian rapper who likes to enjoy life. His life is a party and everyone who isn’t with the bull is invited. We are here for a good time and a long time. In my music I also allow myself to express how I truly feel. When I’m in the studio I am unfiltered. I say what I want and what others may be thinking, but don’t say it due to being afraid to speak up or don’t feel comfortable speaking up. So I also consider myself a voice for those who haven’t discovered theirs yet. And I take that seriously because growing up I didn’t find my voice until I hit a breaking point due to bullying. I was used to getting walked over and nothing really helped, even the adults sadly. The only thing that helped was when I found my voice and started using it. Being able to create music that express how others feel, but also allowing them to escape their reality and have a good time is what I am most proud of.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect I feel like is when you’re in the beginning of your journey and you see the number of supporters gradually increase. Because looking at that is proof to yourself that you can do it and that others believe in you too.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

Specifically for music artists, it is disheartening when your friends and family don’t support you as much as strangers. In the beginning, most of what you’re doing is free and requires very little effort to support. But you’ll come to learn that, in most cases, many friends and family members of music artists don’t support them. And by support I mean something as simple as listening to a song on a streaming platform, liking a post, sharing something of yours, coming to a free open mic night. You receive more support from strangers or people who barely know you in most cases. But if you keep going and start gaining some momentum, that’s when your friends and family start showing up for you. I don’t think this is done out of spite or ill intent. But I do think, like in many cases, people tend not to get behind you until you already have something going. And that’s okay. Because once that happens you’ve already proven to yourself that you don’t necessarily need the support of those close to you to follow your dream and be successful.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/imleccentric
• Other: TikTok: tiktok.com/@leccentric

  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZhQYxZd113NbrrZFdHc54?si=klq2fBtSSU2Bg7Azwf92NQ

  As a thank you for supporting me I am also giving away 5 unreleased songs that you can get through the following link: https://mailchi.mp/8fa9f63309c9/leccentrics-guest-list