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About
Singer and songwriter who rose to fame with his 2016 song, "Only Love," which he recorded along with Shaggy and Pitbull. He has also written tracks for and toured with a multitude of artists including Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, and Usher.
Before Fame
He began playing the piano and composing poetry shortly after having relocated to New York with his mother and brother. He has expressed that his passion for music was greatly inspired by a performance from soul singer D'Angelo on his Voodoo Tour.
Trivia
His debut EP, "Rebirth of Gene," reached the Top 20 on Apple Music's R&B iTunes Charts and received praise from media outlets including Noisey: Music by VICE.
Family Life
He has one brother. He traveled around the world as a child to wherever his father, who served in the U.S. Military, was stationed. In 1986, his father tragically lost his life while attempting to save another person.
Associated With
He has made guest appearances on tracks by artists such as Jake Miller, Emilio Rojas, and Wolfgang Gartner.
