When he was nine years old, he joined the Cairo Echo Jr's gospel singing group.
While pursuing his degree, Lovette was part of a singing group called "Eddie and The Tropics".
Lovette got a taste for fame when The Tropics performed at the Copacabana Supper club in Manhattan.
In 1984, he was named the Top International Male Singer by the Canadian Reggae Music Awards.
In 1969, his cover of Bob Andy's "Too Experienced" ranked 95 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100.