“It’s really all about acceptance and surrender,” says Levi about his junior project “Where I Belong”. That may be what people walk away with, but it doesn’t hurt business to be one of the rare unsigned artists to share chart space with the likes of Pink & Kelly Clarkson by debuting at #42 on iTunes Top Pop Album Charts. Something has been bringing fans to the table for 4 strong years now: the feeling Levi sings about their personal life experience with insight and sincerity…the recipe for a fiercely loyal fan base.
Released on May 5th, and welcomed worldwide, “Where I Belong” has brought international radio attention, television appearances, headlining performances, and enthusiastic reviews for what is Levi’s most congruent album to date. Levi's first single "Nothing At All" debuted on the season finale of FX's Sons of Anarchy with a video that recently claimed the #1 position on MTVMusic.com's Top 100 Most Watched Videos. "This project marks a shift from songwriter to artist for me", says Levi. As relevant as his song-craft has been, it is evident that he now frames himself flawlessly with music that infuses down home southern soul with his undeniable pop sensibilities.
“’Where I Belong’ is a quality album. I would put this record right next to the new record by Dave Matthews, Maroon 5, Mat Kearney, and Colby Cailet. It fits right in: amazing, amazing record!” -Larry Flick, Sirius 109/XM 98
There is a lot going on at one time for one man: On top of the present album promotion, Levi was voted #1 video of 2009 on Mtv's Logo Network after a 16 week #1 stretch for “Hardly A Hero”, included on the recently released “Kiss The Bride” movie soundtrack. Levi continues to work audiences into a frenzy with his Tony Award winning portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis in the new rock and roll hit musical “Million Dollar Quartet”, such an electric experience that The Chicago Tribune voted Levi’s performance into the “Best Theatre Moments of 2008”, and in 2009 The Jeff Awards (Chicago’s Tony’s) nominated Levi for “Best Supporting Actor”. Along with the Tony for "Best Featured Actor in a Musical", Levi also took home the Outer Critics Circle award this year. MDQ continues to run on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre.
Levi Kreis released his debut album “One of the Ones” in 2005 following an appearance on NBC’s hit reality show The Apprentice with Donald Trump. Combined with an exclusive CD premiere on XM Radio, the world’s introduction to Levi began a firestorm of conversation. Songs from his debut CD have been featured on The Apprentice, Days Of Our Lives, and The Young And The Restless spawning national television appearances and radio rotation. His sophomore CD released in 2006, “The Gospel According To Levi”, garnered more television and film placement and a music video for the single “We’re Okay” which held the #1 position for nine weeks on Mtv’s Logo network. With over 300 appearances in 2006-07, Levi has shared the stage with Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Snoop Dog, Farrel, Collective Soul, and opened for Cyndi Lauper at Wrigley Field.
Levi’s 1997 move to Los Angeles found him cast as “Roger” in a National Tour of Rent where he unexpectedly discovered his love for acting. His natural musical talents complemented his budding on-screen abilities and he was cast as one of the musical leads in the award-winning independent film “Don’t Let Go.” After completing a few short films, Levi was invited to work with Bill Paxton and Matthew McConaughey in Paxton’s directorial debut “Frailty” where Levi played the emotional role of Adam Meiks.
In fall of 2007, Levi took a break from touring to become the original cast member in a new hit musical called “Million Dollar Quartet”, where he received astounding reviews for his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis, and went on to launch the official national debut at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. 2008 provided a record-breaking run, and Levi’s performance received enthusiastic praise from The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Seattle Times, among others.
2010 brings a new music video for Levi’s second single “Gonna Be Alright", and much more.