As a youngster, he started writing, as well as performing, in shows for the local Boys & Girls Clubs. Summers spent in Pachuta, Mississippi with his grandparents deepened his connection to Southern soul and traditional gospel. Born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts, the singer and songwriter was brought up in the church and heard vintage and contemporary R&B sounds in his household, which enabled him to develop an appreciation for, and. The singer and songwriter is known most for the nostalgic and enduring 2008 hit ballad 'The River,' a Billboard Adult R&B chart topper.
