Five Questions with Lando Ameen?

Orlando Johnson, also known by his stage name Lando Ameen, is a 19-year-old hip-hop recording artist, producer, songwriter, and engineer. Following his dreams and love of music, Lando Ameen relocated to Atlanta, GA to attend SAE Institute where he is studying to earn his associate’s degree in Audio Engineering. Relocating to Atlanta from Detroit, MI wasn’t a hard choice at all says, Lando Ameen. “ When you are passionate about your dreams and goals you take leaps of faith to see them come true”.

Taking leaps of faith is exactly what Lando has been doing. Lando has a background as a lyricist starting back in elementary school writing poetry. His love for music ventured him into taking his poetry further by making music. By the 8th grade, Lando was writing his own songs. Shortly after he was mixing his own projects, and by the time he graduated High School Lando had already written, produced, master and put out 4 projects titled Dr.

Awkward, Nova, Hereditary and Cogent. Lando attended Cass Technical High School located in downtown Detroit. It was through Cass Tech that Lando was given the opportunity to be featured in Big Sean and Addida’s studio themed shoe commercial. Recently Lando was chosen to perform at ASCAP On the Come Up Showcase here in Atlanta. Lando Ameen is more than just another young Hip Hop Artist chasing dreams. He is a well-established Producer, Songwriter, and Engineer who is working diligently to show the world all that he has to offer through his gifts and talents. To here new music please log onto http://www.soundcloud.com/landoameen where his latest projects Faygo and Proxy are featured.

As you see yourself, who is Lando Ameen?

I see myself as a dove. They say doves are thought to be a symbol of freedom and my ultimate goal in my lifetime is to free people mentally from fear. We fear judgment from our peers to the point where we bottle up our dreams and live life how society wants us to live it. I just want to inspire people to let their dreams fly.

Tell us about your current project?

Right now I’m just dropping songs and doing performances to make a name for myself in Atlanta. I have a few project concepts written out already but its really just all about timing and putting myself in the right position.

What’s on your bucket list to accomplish as an entertainer?

As an entertainer, I want 22 Grammys because Jay z and Kanye West only have 21. I want the opportunity to work with my favorite artists and producers. I want to play a role in a movie because why not. I want a shoe deal. I want to be able to go on a world tour. I just really want to be legend status before I’m 30 like I’m Chris Brown.

Will you be finishing out 2017 on the road or what’s on your horizon for 2018?

I’m going all out project mode in 2018.

The Hype Magazine wants to know: What’s been your CRAZIEST “Where they do that at?! Or “WTF?!” moment thus far in your career?

See I haven’t really been put into a crazy “WTF” moment In my career yet. The shorty keeps my head on straight.

Twitter: @landoameen

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