I have the wonderful opportunity to travel from Chicago to Pittsburgh to perform a 45-minute set at Barrel & Flow Fest on August 8, 2026. I'm super excited to share my craft as an independent hip-hop artist on this new platform.

Video: Live performance of Jovan Landry performing at Haibayo Cafe for the " Stomping Grounds: Open Stage" event on June 21, 2026.

As a Multidisciplinary artist, specifically as a hip-hop emcee, I spent years building my craft & technique by being an articulate & high-energy performer, representing the fullness of my womanhood, overcoming obstacles, and self-empowerment. I wrote my first rhyme in 2009, and took my gift to the next level in 2012, dropping my first EP, and performing on several stages throughout Chicago. To date, I've been honored to release a total of 7 musical projects, some of which I produced music on, one of those projects being the first all-woman hip-hop created album from top-to-bottom, performing in cities such as New York, Atlanta, San Jose, Mexico, Lagos, and Berlin, and being featured on NPR, Bandcamp, ABC-7, and PBS. My music family tree (inspirations) includes Left Eye, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Eve, Method Man, Kendrick Lamar, and Common, to name a few.

While opportunities like this are exciting milestones, they come with significant out-of-pocket expenses that independent artists often cover themselves. So help make this journey possible, I’m launching my campaign, “Road to Pittsburgh.”

My goal is to raise $1,750 within five weeks to help cover the following expenses:

Round-trip airfare
Lodging
Ground transportation
Musician compensation

Any amount will help me greatly. If you are unable to give, please consider sharing my campaign with your network. Other ways you can support are purchasing merch on my website or buying my music digitally on Bandcamp.

Help me bless the stage and represent Chicago for the first time in Pittsburgh! This is only the beginning.

Help Jovan Landry Take the Stage in Pittsburgh!