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“Don’t Stop Believin’” is not just George LaMond’s latest hit but it’s also been his mantra throughout his accomplished career. The Puerto Rican singer first discovered his voice as a sixth grader and ever since, the Bronx native has worked diligently to develop his natural talent and make his dreams come true.
After graduating from Manhattan’s High School for Art and Design, LaMond began to pursue his singing career and focused on an up-and-coming genre at the time known as Freestyle, or Dance Music. LaMond’s first big break came in 1989 when he signed to independent record label Ligosa Records. From there, his career took off. He moved to Columbia Records and got the chance to tour with top artists like New Kids on the Block, thanks to the success of hit songs like “Bad of the Heart,” “Where Does That Leave Love,” “Look Into My Eyes,” “Without You,” and “No Matter What,” a duet with Brenda K. Starr.
His success gained him the attention of his peers and garnered such accolades as the 1991 Winter Music Conference Award for Best Dance Music Vocalist and a Desi Arnaz Vanguard Award that same year. In 1992, LaMond was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocalist and Best Male R&B Vocalist at the New York Music Awards. He also released his second album featuring a remake of the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back,” and the Hot 100 single "Where Does That Leave Love?"
Not content with simply conquering the English-speaking market, LaMond joined the roster at Prestigio Records, an independent label distributed by Sony. Label head John “Gungie” Rivera helped turn LaMond into a Latin superstar. LaMond’s first single, “Si Tu Te Vas,” quickly reached the top of the charts and his first Latin album, Entrega, went gold in eight weeks.
Throughout his career, LaMond has had the opportunity to work with some of music’s top names—including Paul Simon, Marc Anthony, Sergio George, Robert Cliviles, C&C Music Factory, Chris Barbosa, Tony Moran, Luchito Cabarcas, Jose Lugo, Marc Quinonez, Bobby Allende, Johnny Rivera and Eddie Santiago—and he is still going strong today. His 2001 album GL earned critical acclaim and spawned the radio hits “Jurare Quererte” and “Volver Amar.” Currently part of dance-pop label Robbins Entertainment, LaMond made a big splash with “Don’t Stop Believin’.” His remix of the classic Journey song was “a big hit for us,” said Joel Salkowitz, music director at Pulse 87 FM, “great audience reaction and great research.” “Don’t Stop Believin’” was among the top 10 tracks at New York radio station Z100 and was also the number one most requested song on New York’s WKTU 103.5 FM, which honored LaMond with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
George LaMond continuously thanks all his fans and radio stations for always believin’ in him.




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