Payson Lewis is using his love for music and his platform to fight for Social Justice Reform in his most recent single. “Not for ourselves alone, but for the whole world are we born.”  These words that inspired a young Paul McCartney, now live on as the motivation behind Payson and his music.  Armed with overflowing positive energy and a live-for-the-moment mentality, Payson is bringing his brand of Indie-Pop spirit not for himself alone, but for the whole world to enjoy.

Payson’s soaring vocals and natural knack for dynamic performance landed him instant success and led to a Top-4 finish on NBC’s “The Sing-Off.”  Since then, he has used his diverse musical skill set in performances all over the world; lending his voice to symphony orchestras in Taiwan and Korea, starring in theatrical performances in Chicago and Las Vegas, and singing on multiple major motion picture soundtracks.  He’s even scored roles acting on TV shows including Jane the Virgin, The People vs. OJ Simpson, and How I Met Your Mother.

Payson Lewis’ latest inspiration comes from his reflection on the atrocious and unjust killing of George Floyd by members of the Minneapolis Police Department. “Like most Americans, I have been deeply moved, enraged, and truly motivated by the unjust murder of George Floyd,” stated Lewis. On top of his participation and action in activities such as protests, social media activism, self-education, and donations, Lewis turned to his art on “Sound of a Voice,” to spark listening, learning, and then action.

The song opens with quiet, pondering lyrics stating, “Who am I to say anything at all? Never had a reflection that gave me reason to worry. No no no. Who am I? Now I worry upon reflection.” As the uplifting, electronic beat picks up, so does Lewis’ tone and his commitment to using his voice to take action against racial injustice. The passionate lyrics and the emotional beat spurs the listener to stand up, both metaphorically and physically.

The song ends powerfully as Lewis exclaims, “As long as hatred still persists. Then it’s on me to get even madder. Come on and speak out for our future. Speak Out, Speak Out!” Lewis has pledged to donate 100% of all the proceeds from “Sound of a Voice” to organizations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

Payson Lewis was born and raised in Philadelphia, where his passion and relationship with music began with him teaching himself the piano and joining a choir. Lewis made his way to Los Angeles, where he attended the University of Southern California as a Music Industry Major.

While at USC, he earned a spot on the university’s award-winning a cappella group, the SoCal VoCals. After graduating from USC, Lewis added several impressive entertainment industry accolades to his resume. He was a contestant on NBC’s The Sing-Off, a show known for starting the career of the Grammy-winning group, PENTATONIX, and he has appeared in episodes for the shows How I Met Your Mother, Revenge, and The People vs. OJ Simpson.

While Payson Lewis has enjoyed a jack of many trades career thus far, it’s his music that gives him purpose.  Drawing on the influences of his youth and in an attempt to inspire positivity, Payson continues to refine his band-centric indie-pop sound to deliver an energetic blend of throwback nostalgia and modern edge for the benefit of the world at large.

Payson Lewis brings listeners through a journey that arouses self-reflection and provokes a pledge to be actively engaged in the battle against racism. “Sound of a Voice” is a stunning new track that showcases emotion, a drive for change, and a voice to those who feel like they aren’t being heard. You ARE being heard, and we will continue to make your voice be heard. We are in this together, and we have o fight for our brothers and sisters. Additionally, we have to end this war amongst our people.

“Sound of a Voice” is available on all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow along Payson’s journey and let us know in the comments section your thoughts on this track and its message.