Avriel Epps

At first glance, it’s hard to imagine the statuesque 5’10 beauty was ever the awkward band geek that followed the popular kids around at school. These days however, landing features in videos alongside Pharrell and gracing the runways of some of fashion's most celebrated designers has definitely made Avriel Epps the leader of the pack. At the tender age of 16, this college sophomore has been deemed one of the freshest new young faces in Hollywood by top entertainment manager and Matthew Knowles' partner at Music World Entertainment, Max Gousse.

Avriel has been in front of the television cameras most of her young life, starting first with commercials for McDonalds, Washington Mutual, Bumble Ball as well as appearances on Mad TV. She then graduated to speaking roles such as the voice of Little Timberly on Nickelodeon's "Hey Arnold!" and several Independent Films. But acting and modeling are only a small component of the multi-faceted young teen’s make up. As a singer, songwriter and composer, the young starlet’s musical prowess is enhanced by her formal training as an accomplished pianist, violinist and guitarist making her a quadruple musical threat. As if that weren't enough, Avriel is also trained in Ballet, Jazz and Hip-hop dance. The hint of husk which coats her vocal chords gives the young songstress the soulful spirit of an old soul who has been here before. Not since the passing of rhythm and soul princess Aaliyah has a young singer possessed the grace, class and maturity of a rhythm and pop starlet with the ability to mesmerize on camera and on wax.

Avriel is poised to claim the position left void in today’s popular music. Acting, modeling and writing on a regular basis, the burgeoning pop star is currently in the studio preparing her debut offering to the music world. “As a model, I’m used to rejection because that’s the nature of the business,” explains Avriel of her uphill battle to prove herself to the music world, “But I’m not afraid to express the realities of my life to help bring comfort to those young girls, like myself, who have wrestled with finding their own way in the world.” With her feet firmly rooted in her belief in herself and her love of the arts, as well as the support of her family, friends and numerous big timers in the entertainment field, Avriel plans to bring the purity and innocence of the trials and errors we all experience in life to the forefront with the artistry of her music. Currently working to bring her musical vision to reality, Avriel is collaborating with some of the industry's top hit makers to tailor music for the next generation of music lovers.