ELIAS'

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Elias the singer, songwriter, rapper and owner of the clothing brand N.I.C,E. Elias was born and raised in North Carolina, a young preachers kid who began his passion for music in the Church, growing up listening to some of his favorite gospel artist such as Fred Hammond, John P. Kee and Kirk Franklin. Growing up singing on the church and school choir Elias soon found his true passion R&B and Jazz as well as sparking his interest in writing. Elias takes influence from many different artist ranging from R&B to Hip hop, reggae, rock and even country. Some of his favorite artists growing up were Musiq Soulchild, Alicia Keys, Linkin Park, and Brian Mcknight just to name a few. Currently enjoying artist such as H.E.R., J Cole, Drake, and Eric Bellinger. With every artist Elias listens to he takes and learns from them, a constant student of the craft always pursuing to better himself. Every word he writes is him pouring a piece of himself on the page, only pure never tainted. Elias had the blessed opportunity to serve, work and even sing with the now passed Queen of Jazz and Blues in his heart. Knowing and working with Barbara Morrison, Elias encountered many people who have become great and valued assets.