Raised in Baltimore, Md , amidst a sea of tragedy , a prodigy was born. His father was a self taught musician whose life was taken too early but his influence carried on through his bloodline. His mother's family was also musically gifted and had some local success in the music business before the streets interrupted the rise to stardom. Legend began writing poetry the moment he learned to put pen to pad. He grew up with odd influences for a rapper with his 1st CD album being Michael Jackson's greatest hits and an influx of motown's music but when he found hip hop he immediately knew what the goal was. Crafting melodic flows and untouchable lyrics even your favorite rapper would quote he is definitely a star on the rise, no matter the age, no matter the times, his talent translates to any era!
Raised in Baltimore, Md , amidst a sea of tragedy , a prodigy was born. His father was a self taught musician whose life was taken too early but his influence carried on through his bloodline. His mother's family was also musically gifted and had some local success in the music business before the streets interrupted the rise to stardom. Legend began writing poetry the moment he learned to put pen to pad. He grew up with odd influences for a rapper with his 1st CD album being Michael Jackson's greatest hits and an influx of motown's music but when he found hip hop he immediately knew what the goal was. Crafting melodic flows and untouchable lyrics even your favorite rapper would quote he is definitely a star on the rise, no matter the age, no matter the times, his talent translates to any era!