His mother is Egyptian and his father is of Ukrainian/Russian/English/Welsh/Scottish-Irish ancestry.
Graduated with honors from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Philosophy.
Teamed up with Beyoncé's father, Matthew Knowles, in 2007 and produced recordings for Beyoncé, Solange, Kelly Rowland, and other artists under Music World Entertainment.
Marketed entirely by word of mouth and live performances, his debut album "True Story" hit #96 on the iTunes New Release Charts in the first week.