I was born and raised in the New York City suburb of  White Plains, N.Y.  My upbringing was like any other middle class child for the most part.  But growing up in what was at that time a predominantly Italian neighborhood, I experienced my share of racism and harassment.  Being the first brown family on the block wasn't an easy adjustment.  I chose to vent my frustrations and express myself through music, listening to such influences as Jay Z, Nas, Biggy and A Tribe Called Quest.  I slowly gravitated toward Hip Hop.  It's truth,  honesty and rawness is what attracted a young boy to start penning his own music.  Not being raised in the streets, however I had to take a different approach on what to write about.  I couldn't talk about hustling.  I had to create music which inspires and motivates the people who listen.  I wanted to create stories for people that my generation and future generations can relate to.  I most importantly wanted to break the typical mold that a South Asian was to fit into.  Instead of being a doctor or lawyer, I decided to pursue music.  I have not taken a step back since.   I continue to pursue my dream of making people hear my story, so that one day it can broadcast to the masses.  If that never happens, I'll still be content.  Making a change in ONE person is just as significant to me as if I made a change in a million.  As Gandhi said "You must be the change you wish to see in the world"  and I hope my music can change the world, if even one person at a time.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Released debut independent album "Child of God" in 2007

• In 2008, Doritos Crash the Superbowl competition's Top 3 Finalist handpicked by panel of judges which included Will.i.Am of The Black Eyed Peas to not only gain national exposure but land a deal with Interscope/Universal Records for lead single, "Be Easy (Koi Naa)"

• Press:

MTV

The Wall Street Journal

The New York Post

FOX 5's Good Day NY

CW 11 Morning News

• Performed at the Pepsi Smash Superbowl Bash in Phoenix, Arizona for the 2008 NFL Superbowl

• "Be Easy (Koi Naa)" featured in Nike stores world-wide, Nike ads world-wide, Nike.com and on 400K promotional copies of Nike's "Rockstar Workout" Compilation

• Beat out hundreds of emcees to earn a spot in Team USA's Olympic Basketball anthem "Dream Team" produced by Just Blaze for the Beijing Olympics

• Cohosted the Top 10 Video countdown on MTV World with studio interview

• Featured in XXL Magazine, iStyle Magazine, EastWest Magazine to name a few

• Performed for crowds in the thousands from New York City's Webster Hall and LQ's to Los Angeles' Roxy Theater, Pleasure Island in Orlando, colleges, universities, and more

• Performed alongside Sean Paul, Wyclef, Fabolous, The Counting Crows, MIMS, Juggy D and Raghav

• In 2010, was heard on NYC's Top 40 FM Station 92.3 NOW and received support from BBC Radio, Z100.com and college and internet radio stations worldwide

• "Reconsider" Official Music Video aired on MTV India's Roots music show