C.Akeem
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Musician. Producer. Songwriter. Lyricist. Singer. Psycho. Hippie. Genius. These words all connect through one name: Curtis "C.Akeem"McCullough-Elliott Born to the world March 11th,in St.Johns Episcopal Hospital of Far Rockaway,NewYork.To the parentage of Tiera McCullough and Greg Elliott.C.Akeem was destined for greatness.Even though his surroundings promoted defeat his parents never let him fall to that prophecy so at the age of 6 with a 1 year old brother at the time(Tyrel Elliott) his parents decided it would be best to leave the drugged violent poluted streets of Far Rockaway and move to Atlanta,Ga where his music would begin to take shape.By the time he was 8 C.Akeem was being recognized for his skill on the drums at such a young so his parents decided to mold this raw talent into something bigger.So they enrolled him in private classes,competition,and even had him play for there home church were his ear for singing would be cultivated forever.By the time he was 12 C.Akeem was already marching snare drum in the high school marching band(Stone Mountain High School).Under the direction of his band director Edward Wilson,he begin to take notice of C.Akeems' skill and begin to mentor him and bring him around his studio,there they would record many songs(sucky songs but funny).and the rest was history.Its been hard getting C.Akeem out of any studio cause of the love he has for music hes determined to become a dominant force in music as he says all the time.When ask how he feels about his music he says;"Im the best there is today,I produce my own tracks write my own songs,Im so dope lol"as said by C.Akeem On countless occasions.So now hes back in Far Rockaway,NY Recording music and loving life and still producing/Writing for artists such as MIMs,R.City,Shawty Lo,Jill Scott,Drake,Trey Songz,Red Cafe,Jameel,And a host of other artists so stay tuned hes planning to take the world by storm.
Why this name?
Its the first initial of my last name and my middle name.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Its better for free promotinal purposes
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes
Your influences?
Everything really im influenced by alot to much to name but ill say a few Justin timberlake,Timbaland,Rodney Jerkins aka Darkchild,Jay z,Brian micheal cox,Trey Songz,Lil wayne,50 cent,Pollow da don
Favorite spot?
NewYork NewYork
Equipment used:
Everything
Photos
CHILLING WITH THE CAMP
TALKING TO SOME FANS