From Rock Bottom to Calling: How Hasani McLean-Davis Found Purpose Through Faith and Music

Hasani McLean-Davis’ debut as a Christian singer-songwriter with Spiritual Love marks a deeply personal turning point — one born from loss, uncertainty, and ultimately, faith. What began as a heartbreaking career setback evolved into a clear spiritual calling, guiding him toward music rooted in purpose and devotion. From navigating hardship in a foreign country to trusting the process without guarantees, Hasani’s journey reflects resilience and surrender. Now, as he steps into this new chapter, his mission is clear: to create music that not only tells his story, but inspires transformation, connection, and a deeper understanding of divine love.

Hasani, Spiritual Love marks your first release as a Christian singer/songwriter. What inspired this shift in your musical journey?
What inspired this shift was honestly a call from the Lord and he made it pretty obvious, but it came from an ironic place of rock bottom. About a year and a half ago, I was offered my first cruise contract as a lead vocalist; you can imagine my excitement with this being the biggest opportunity in my life! I was ecstatic to finally be doing what I loved and getting paid for it, that was the dream! When I got to the ship, unfortunately so many things were just out of place and didn’t go as planned. I went in with no music and had to learn everything from scratch which made it extremely tough. As you can imagine learning two whole new productions with choreography wasn’t the easiest thing to do. Long story short, the team had decided to let me go because of creative differences and thought I wasn’t show ready. Of course, you can imagine my heartbreak, right? I ended up packing my bags and heading straight to Albuquerque, New Mexico to stay with my grandmother. I felt like Los Angeles had been behind me and needed a fresh new start. When I first got there, I was just in pure grief and angry that I lost a once in a lifetime chance, I didn’t know where to go or what was next… until one day changed everything.

On a hot summer day, I was standing outside on my grandmother‘s balcony just listening to music, and then I discovered an artist named Forrest Frank. When I first heard his music, I couldn’t turn it off; it’s almost like I didn’t wanna listen to anything else. His music just felt right in my soul, and regular music just didn’t. So I prayed and asked God if this was my new path and if this was the music he wanted me to make from now on. I can’t remember if it was that night or that weekend but I’d seen a shooting star in the sky after writing the prayer down. After that, God shortly answered; and I had no choice but to listen. I remember listening to a Forrest Frank song named Always that had sounded SO familiar… but I couldn’t put my finger on it. Well come to find out that song was attached to my post that had been for that very contract I had just lost. Interesting what I thought was the bottom was actually the launching pad into my true calling and destiny! Boom there you go there was the shift!

You traveled to Canada for this project. What was that experience like, and how did it influence the sound or message of the song?
Honestly, it was a roller coaster of an experience because it was strictly made out of faith alone. I had no money when going there, didn’t have any answers how it would go, just the promise that God had given me and I felt that he had shown me that I was supposed to travel to Canada to work with the producer I was working with and at the time I was supposed to be there. I had rented out an Airbnb to stay but had no idea how I was going to pay for it. But all that was in my mind was obedience and God would figure out the rest, so I went. I ended up staying there for 3 months from September to November. When I first got there, things just felt off… wasn’t sure why and at first there was doubt because I thought it would feel so aligned and perfect the moment I stepped there; but it didn’t’ and  I soon was going to realize why. At the end of September things had not moved forward like I had hoped, and I had to leave my Airbnb because I could not afford it.

So there I was in another country not knowing where I was going to stay for the night. I had to text my father for help and support while being there and he did. The next place I ended up staying at had bed bugs and I had to evacuate and found myself in a hostile in the downtown area! I think God had moved me to that area because I needed to be in what I am at heart, a city boy in the big city. The experience definitely pushed and made me stronger, because maybe it wasn’t meant to be perfect but mold me and refine me. The best part about being there was the World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. It was such a divine time to be there because I was thinking, what are the chances of me being here while the Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series and I’m in Toronto?! It was almost like God intentionally put me there to enjoy it, almost like my past and my present were meeting me being from LA but now in Toronto. I don’t think the whole experience shaped the song because the message was already clear, the main thing for me was I’m NOT leaving here until this process and song is done and I’m proud of myself for sticking it out and finishing it!

Working with a producer like Roy Hamilton, who’s collaborated with major artists, must have been impactful. What did you learn from that process?
It was very impactful! Being in his studio, seeing platinum records on the wall from such world-renowned artists in history felt so meaningful and purposeful. It was my first original process putting out a single… so everything was new and I really got an eye opener just how much goes into putting out your own music. I truly learned resilience, originality, and how to stick through something long enough to FINISH it!

There’s a deeper story behind this track, can you share what Spiritual Love represents for you personally?
Absolutely! The title represents God’s love in a nutshell! Along the way in my life, I was realizing the love that I had for people was going deeper than normal. I was starting to love people that had hurt me, or that I didn’t even know, just looking at a person. I have love for them because I see a whole story in them. I came to the conclusion that that kind of love wasn’t coming from me, but from above. How Jesus loves. I knew because I couldn’t have done it on my own! It’s a spiritual love if you will. That’s what the title represents for me personally.

As this new chapter begins, how do you see your music evolving moving forward, both creatively and spiritually?
Great question!! I see my music changing the world and building for the kingdom in its own way. I believe it will make a huge impact globally and will change so many people’s hearts to turn back to the Lord, which is the goal! Truth be told I’m just moving with God and whatever he wants me to do and how far he wants my music to go is truly what I want! His will not mine!