I was born May 12, 1986 in Yakima Washington and was destined to be an artist. I developed my passion for music at the early age of five. Some of the earlier artists that I admired were people like: Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, & R Kelly. Other Artist that have had a hand in my development are artists such as: Jamie Foxx (which I consider to be a role model of mine), Usher, Tank, and Musiq Soulchild. My own voice led me on a journey at that early age by starting in churches, elevating insights, and becoming the lead in the youth church choir at my church. I took it a step further when I snatched the lead role as Sky Masterson (originally played by Frank Sinatra) in my middle school musical reenactment of the hit play "Guys & Dolls". It was then that I really said to myself, hey, this is what I want to do with my life...sing, dance, & act. So my journey continued, leading me to a spot in my High schools Varsity choir (as a Freshmen), and then a pivotal talent