Buffalo Boss Babe: Curtis Lovell
Today's Buffalo Boss Babe is acapella songstress Curtis Lovell (also known as Zoe Scruggs).Curtis is about a week away from the release of her debut album, Live at G.C.R. Buffalo 2018 with a performance at 9th Ward, 341 Delaware Ave. on November 1st 2018 at 7pm. Carrying a torch passed from her Mother, Lorna Hill (of Ujima Theatre Company), Curtis brings her brother DJ Milk (DJ of the Buffalo Bills) to start the party at what promises to be a memorable celebration. We chatted with about business music and so much more!
What made you start or brought you where you are today ? Tell us your Story. What makes you a Buffalo Boss Babe?
Theatre. My mother has been artist director of Ujima theatre for 40yrs. I’ve watched make incredible plays come to life on stage. I’ve been a part of that kind of magic all my life. Music is the vehicle in which I travel
What does being a Buffalo Boss Babe mean to you?
A woman who exemplifies strength and unyielding passion for what she does. Someone who is serving her community in the realm that she can. A woman who listens to the needs of her community
Who are your favorite people to follow ?
Trace Ellis Ross. Zuri Appleby. Janelle monae. Lindsay Niccs
What are your favorite things to do in the area ? Buffalo and greater WNY
I really enjoy going to see live music. Naturally. lol. I love the arts period. I’m very much a home body though.
Tell us about your favorite collaboration or dream collaborations ?
One of my favorites is currently the collaboration I’m working on now with Femme Noire. They are an incredibly talented group of dancers. These women...are breathtaking
If you could have coffee with anyone in the world who would it be?
Coffee...Missy Elliott.
What are your hopes, dreams, goals. Big or small?
Becoming someone who is comfortable with themselves. Someone who continues to be honest to their craft. Someone always continues to give unconditional love and understanding. I never want to stop making music. Not for anything in the world
Tell us about your family?
My family is being. Immediate and not. Blood or not. As I said before, I was raised in a theatre. Theatre family is so specific and special. And my immediate family... I have 7 brothers. 3 sisters. I love them all. They are my source of inspiration and light.
FEEL GOOD FIVE :
Color: Purple
Super Power: I already have one. I feel like it’s selfish to want another. Lol
Animal : Red Panda
Season of the year : Fall
Favorite thing about Buffalo : The Fresh Air
Be sure to follow allong with Curtis Lovell at @Curtislovellmusic and check out her new album dropping soon! If you can make her release party be sure to check it out. We are so lucky to have multi generational boss babes here in buffalo and cant wait to see what the future holds for Curtis!
Until Next time babes!
-CR
