LaVance Colley blends the presence, range and fervor of a gospel singer with the versatility of jazz and the heart of R&B to develop a style uniquely his own. His talents have been seen on television shows, including Dancing With The Stars and The Voice, as well as on stage as the emcee and lead vocalist for musical collective Postmodern Jukebox.

His latest single, “On Top of the World”, talks about following one’s purpose in life, and was inspired by the legendary Nina Simone.

“We wanted to write a song about happiness, and loving life, and what better song to strive for than Nina,” Colley said. “In this strange time, I think it's important to find joy in anything we possibly can and that's my hope, and inspiration for this song.”

During the creation process of “On Top of the World”, he found the undertaking of stacking background vocals to be the most rewarding moment. He describes the feeling as magical, starting with one note and adding harmonies until it is fully formed.

“There's no feeling like creating something from nothing and it turns out amazing,” he said.

Colley was very lucky to have found his purpose at an early age. He grew up singing in church and the need to become a singer came naturally to him. He also attributes his love of music to his mother, who saw his gift and worked her hardest to help him hone in on and nurture his craft.

He realizes, however, that not everyone is lucky enough to find their purpose at such a young age. To those still searching, he encourages seeking out hobbies that spark joy and passion.

“I think doing whatever makes you happy is the key to finding your purpose in life,” he said. “It might take a while, but it is very much possible.”

Colley hopes that listeners feel inspired by “On Top of the World”. With its uplifting melody and lyrics, it’s hard not to. He wants listeners to know that it is more than acceptable to live their lives however they want, and staying in the moment is key to finding true happiness.