Icon

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, 18 year old Icon has lived and breathed music since he was a young boy. Growing up he was captivated by all genres of music ranging from country, to rock, to hip hop. It was not until he reached Junior High School that Icon recognized his true passion for hip hop music. As a 6th grade student Icon began writing his first songs and laying down his first musical tracks. Since those first days he has dedicated his life to music and has been on an uphill journey ever since. During these same years Icon was hit with tragedy, losing numerous family members due to disease and ultimately death. It was at this time that music became his escape from the world around him. It became a way for Icon to release the emotions bottled up within his soul. He knew as well that the emotions and words he wrote and spoke would speak for those who were unable to and enable others to overcome their pain and struggles.

When asked about which artists have had the most impact on him, Icon flashes a smile and plainly states “Usher, Gwen Stefani, Nelly, Chamillionaire, and since he broke out onto the scene Akon.” Now days most hip hop seems to bring forth a flat lined style that consists of nothing more than one line chorus’s and simple rhyme schemes, Icon overturns this trend by bringing forth witty and complex rhymes, true to the heart lyrics, and brings back the element of fun not violence to hip hop. Almost contrary to the stereotypical hip hop artists’ Icon does not take part in partying, drinking, or drugs. Not only does young Icon have his head on straight with a growing career in music he as well has a blossoming career in acting, modeling, music production, and now dance.

His life is dedicated to his art. He works and trains daily and is a graduate of Project Greenroom and John Robert Powers. Icon is a remarkable individual that has a commanding presence just as strong off stage as he does on. Icon is ready to shine and already traveled quite far on his road for greatness. Look into any kids’ life and you will see tragedies and triumphs, lives lost and fortunes won, epic struggles that play out every day, invisible to most citizens. Yes, there are a million stories in the life of any kid, and Icon recognizes how important it is that his music be heard. “You have so many kids chasing dreams and overcoming struggles who would die for a chance to tell their stories”, says Icon. “And I have a medium, so it’s my point of duty to tell that story and let that story be heard.”