If there was one word to describe the unrelenting talent of SAGE, it would be devotion. So much passion and emotion goes into every verse as if he is a poet expressing his pains and struggles in lines across a page. He's not a Hip Hop artist he is a musician with the one goal of making the world aware of his lyrical craft. Music is not a pay check to SAGE, it is an emotional art form. SAGE believes highly in understanding the science of music, for it is a relationship between the musician and the beat. His commitment in personal development and growth helps him to continuously evolve his sound. SAGE considers himself not as a rapper but as a musician due to his bond with the rhythm of hip hop. The rhythm is his therapy, the main motivation in his life allowing him to invoke the desired rock star persona for his performances and still maintain his humble qualities similar of the great jazz legends. SAGE's ultimate goal is to be one of the greatest musicians of all time! August 10th, 1982 in Freeport Bahamas, this awe-inspiring artist was born. Though constantly wearing symbols of his Haitian heritage on his wrist, he holds his Haitian, Bahamian, and African cultures and their traditions in high esteem. The eldest child of four started showing his passion for music at an early age. Writing his first song at age twelve. Once the transition from Freeport to Miami begun he was exposed to different cultures, traditions, and music. Staying true to his heart he focused on developing his is own unique sound. Once joining the Unites States Marine Corps he was able to develop his stage presence by tapping into the fundamentals of discipline. During the four years he honorably served, he became part of a hip hop group by the name of UDT, Universal Deadly Threats. Managed by DJ Cee Money, who is currently working with Serious Grind Entertainment, they released their album ïTriple Threatï and have performed at over 44 venues in Japan. Opening up for Mr. Cheeks, performing at various venues, military bases, and Hot Import Nights 2006, brings forth the experience necessary to command a large crowd. His dedication has inspired his fellow artist in unconventional ways, so much that he is featured on songs originally produced as a solo track like ïRep My Cityï by Skolla featuring SAGE and Matchstick, which has appeared on DJ Karizma's mixtape ïPointless to Resistï released in December. He is currently working with artist Antagonist, J Vick, Pacman, Young Tony, D. Antonio (an up and coming eclectic sensation) as well as amazing producers Gucci T and Final Second. His mixtape project ïYou Are The Witness, Vol. 1ï is projected to be released the first quarter of 2008, while his album ïIndividualistic Styleï will not be available until the third quarter of 2008. With this upcoming album you can be sure he will keep your enthusiasm with diverse elements attributed to listening to his numerous influences ranging from the late James Brown, Marvin Gaye, and Bob Marly to Diane Ross, Smokey Robinson, and Tracy Chapman. He takes inspirations from the Disco legends like The Bee Gees and Donna Summers to combine it with his current hip hop muses Dr. Dre and Outkast. Not stopping at joining just classic rhythm & blues with contemporary hip hop, we can hear the messages behind the music much like his favorite artist Linkin Park, Cold Play, Kayne West, and Fugees put to distinctive mind grabbing beats similar to Timbaland. A considerable amount of his business wits is accredited to Russell Simmon's perspective on personal routines coinciding with business practices. Intense emotions overcomes SAGE when discussing what he stands for as a man and as an artist. Speaking to the world and bring cultures together to make a difference with music. Originality is the key to his success. With the ingredients of his intellect, confidence, and influential presence his infectious creativity inspires everyone he meets. As a child a clear vision was embedded in his mind of walking off stage with a Grammy in hand. To this day, when he looks towards his future path of what is to come and what is destined to change, he has an optimistic perspective on what the value of life is to SAGE.