Music – Chicago
Elekt-Ro was born March 22, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois. He always knew he wanted to be an entertainer. Growing up, he enjoyed entertaining his family and friends by singing and dancing. His parents saw something special in him, causing them to support the young star in pursuing his dreams.
He won his first talent competition at the age of 6, singing “Candy Rain” by Soul for Real at a local talent show. He was also involved in various activities, including singing, dancing and acting, in elementary and high school, that help to cultivate his skills as an artist and a performer.
Elekt-Ro\'s music has been influenced by rock, R&B, soul, funk, rap, electronica, dance and pop. His artistic influences include Michael Jackson, Prince, Grace Jones and Usher. His sound, a hybrid of dance, R&B and pop, mirrors that of a few of his contemporaries, including Rihanna, Robyn, Taio Cruz and Chris Brown.
In the past few years, Elekt-Ro has taken his talents to new heights, auditioning for American Idol, The Glee Project, X-Factor and in several other dance competitions. He was even featured on BET’s 106 & Park \"Wild Out Wednesday\" Talent Competition, where he beat out the competition and advanced to the next round.
With his multifaceted talents and determination to make a name for himself, this 20-year-old singer is well on his way to reaching new career heights on his road to becoming a Pop star.