{"id":9549,"date":"2025-09-09T07:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T13:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/?p=9549"},"modified":"2025-09-08T23:06:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T05:06:56","slug":"chavar-dontae-interview-midwest-la-too-much-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/09\/chavar-dontae-interview-midwest-la-too-much-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Chavar Dontae Interview | From Midwest Roots to LA Stages &amp; the Too Much EP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chavar Dontae talks Midwest upbringing, Brazilian heritage, and the making of his <em>Too Much<\/em> EP in this exclusive interview.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"175\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Media player\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/chavar-dontae-from-midwest-roots-to-la-stages-brazilian\/id1831427308?i=1000725651124&amp;itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box_player&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1000725651124&amp;theme=auto\" id=\"embedPlayer\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" allow=\"autoplay *; encrypted-media *; clipboard-write\" style=\"border: 0px; border-radius: 12px; width: 100%; height: 175px; max-width: 660px;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every once in a while, an artist comes along who refuses to be boxed into one sound, one genre, or one identity. <a href=\"https:\/\/chavardontae.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chavar Dontae<\/a> is that kind of musician. From his Midwest beginnings in Saginaw, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio, to his current life in Los Angeles, Dontae has built a career on blending heritage, hustle, and heart. His Brazilian roots and love of pop, R&amp;B, rock, and indie influences give his work a distinctive, borderless sound. With the release of his latest project, the <em>Too Much<\/em> EP, he\u2019s pushing his artistry further\u2014tackling themes of fame, authenticity, and the human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a moment where the music industry often emphasizes image over story, this conversation digs deep: Who is Chavar Dontae beyond the stage? How do his roots and resilience show up in his music? And what does <em>Too Much<\/em> reveal about where he\u2019s headed next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this episode of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/index.php\/tag\/gordie-tamayo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Gordie Tamayo Show<\/a><\/em>, host Gordie Tamayo sits down with Chavar Dontae for a revealing interview that connects the dots between personal identity, musical innovation, and staying true to your craft in an industry that demands reinvention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Points of Conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growing up in Saginaw and Toledo and how the Midwest shaped his artistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embracing his Brazilian heritage and weaving it into his sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breaking free of genre limits to create a fusion of pop, R&amp;B, rock, and indie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The personal inspiration behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/3vwytPG2BbCS5I6Ghz4hoR?si=VxO4gI7SQyOPN7qpCXcQnw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Too Much<\/em> EP<\/a> and its standout tracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lessons learned from navigating the LA music scene while staying authentic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_12011\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CAiHzB4aJ7w?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">*** PRESS PLAY ***<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guest Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chavardontae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chavar Dontae<\/a> is an alt-pop singer, songwriter, and producer known for his genre-bending style that fuses pop, R&amp;B, rock, and electronic influences. 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