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LMGBrando, born Brandon Downs (October 7, 1999), is an independent American hip-hop artist, songwriter, and performer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his clean lyrics and genre-blending style, LMGBrando is recognized for fusing trap, lyrical rap, and country-rap elements into his music. Formerly known by the name Lavi\$h 99, he has written over 1,900 original songs and has garnered a dedicated fanbase through his powerful storytelling and motivational messages.
\==Early Life== Brandon Downs was born in Sandy, Utah, and adopted through an open adoption. He was raised in Ogden, Utah and later reunited with his birth family, returning to his roots in Nashville, Tennessee. His adoption journey inspired his 2024 single [LMGBrando "Long Way Home" (Official Music Video), which reflects both his and his birth mother’s emotional journey.
\==Career== LMGBrando began writing music in 2017. He gained recognition through consistent performances and online releases that highlight his commitment to creating family-friendly hip-hop without explicit lyrics. His music is heavily influenced by personal experience, cultural storytelling, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
He is the founder of the independent label [Lavish Music Group (LMG), through which he has released multiple singles and merchandise lines. LMGBrando has also opened for mainstream hip-hop artists such as Chief Keef, Snow Tha Product, Doobie, Young DRO, Lil Xan, Yung Simmie, \$tupid Young, and K CAMP.
\==Notable Performances==
- Soul Central Music Awards Red Carpet, Las Vegas – First place performance in front of Floyd Mayweather
- Utah State Fair
- Urban Arts Festival
- Peach Days Festival
- Pow Wow Festival
\==Discography== \===Singles===
- ""Maybe I" (Official Music Video) (May 20, 2025)
- ""Midnight" (Official Music Video)" (May 17, 2025)
- ""Long Way Home" (Official Music Video)" (May 2024)
- ""Party Never Ends" (Official Music Video)" ft. @adambanx (April 2024)
- ""One More Night" (Official Music Video)" (March 2024)
- "2 Long" (Official Music Video) (February 2021)
- in Peace" "Official Music Video (December 2023)
\==Media Appearances==
\==Key Accomplishments==
- 70,000+ combined views on YouTube
- 30,000+ streams on latest single "One More Night"
- Sold out merchandise at city parade events
- Toured across multiple U.S. states as an independent artist
\==Musical Style==
LMGBrando is known for delivering clean, motivational hip-hop that is suitable for all audiences. His music is a blend of southern trap beats, introspective lyrical rap, and country influences. As an independent artist, he maintains full creative control of his music, branding, and live performances.
\==External Links==
- YOUTUBE \[(https://www.youtube.com/@LMGBrando) Official YouTube Channel]
- INSTAGRAM \[(https://www.instagram.com/lmgbrando) Official Instagram]
- WEBSITE \[(https://lmgbrandomusic.com/) Official Website
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- LA for coast 2 coast
- All Over Utah for touring artists such as Yung Simmie, Chief Keef, Snow Tha Product, Doobie, K CAMP, Lil Xan & \$tupid Young,
- Soul Central Music Awards, LAS VEGAS -Top Performer -Night of the Showcase - Red Carpet in front of FLOYD MAYWEATHER
- Farmers Market Ogden
- Utah State Fair
- Made in Utah Festival
- Utah Juneteenth Festival, Ogden City Amphitheater
- Electric Pow Wow - Dope Soul Entertainment
- South Ogden Days
- The Cache Hip Hop Showcase
- Tunes at Noon
- Urban Arts Festival
- U92 Barz Freestyle
\[\[Category:1999 births]] \[\[Category\:American male rappers]] \[\[Category\:Rappers from Tennessee]] \[\[Category\:Songwriters from Tennessee]] \[\[Category\:American hip hop record producers]] \[\[Category\:People from Sandy, Utah]] \[\[Category\:People from Nashville, Tennessee]]
\==See Also==
- Independent Hip-Hop Artists * Nashville Hip-Hop Scene * Country Rap Fusion \[\[Category\:Living people]]