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Sean Cassidy

This article is about the American musician, Sean Cassidy

Sean Michael Cassidy (born May 23, 1994), better known by his stage name (Cass) or Sean Cassidy, is an American recording artist and songwriter. Raised in Dayton, Ohio, Cassidy began raising the eyebrows of listeners following the release of his debut mixtape, After Party OT, on October 31, 2016. Cassidy’s first time picking up a pencil to rhyme was in March, 2016, as he later released his single, Ride, that April. With strong intent to pursue his solo career as an artist/songwriter, he went on to write 126 completed songs in short 5 month span, having 42 of them recorded. With help from his father, Sean Howard Cassidy, Cass is a fairly special pianist. While learning to play by ear, Cassidy has also mastered many instruments in the percussion family. He has also appeared to many ventures in distant cities around the country, promoting his music, and hosting festivities.

Early Life

Sean Michael Cassidy was born on May 23, 1994 at Miami Valley Hospital In Dayton, Ohio. His father (Sean Howard Cassidy) who is an British / Jamacian real estate investor, is and a born and raised Ohioan. His mother ( Carlitha “Lisa” Scott ) is a black, African American who worked for a women's correctional facility. His mother Carlitha married Eugene Scott in 1998, and was where Sean lived until the age of 17, with his 5 siblings. His mother Carlitha adopted Eric Scott at the age of 8, where he and Cassidy shared a small bedroom for 10 years. Cassidy also has other siblings by his mother (Carlitha) by the names of: Jazzmin Scott (17), Jessica Scott (15), Laila Scott (12) and Jordan Scott (9). Cassidy grew up in a multi-ethnic family, and was asked how closely his ethnicity impacted him, Cass responded, “ I can say that it’s an unquestionable fact that I can identify (with white people), and bounce to any genre of music. But at the end of the day, I never let it affect how “WOKE” I was when it came to social injustice, thus, evolving my retrospect and perception out of intellect, not ignorance”. During his youth, Cassidy attended Meadowdale High School (Ohio) from 2008-2012, graduating with a 3.8 GPA. Cassidy’s main focus is high school was basketball, although he worked a full-time job during his senior season. He had many offers into college for basketball, and being ignorant to the recruiting process, Cassidy chose to continue his athletic career at Wilberforce University (one of two HBCU’s in OH). Cassidy stated that he owes all of the credit to Wilberforce University for maturing him, allowing him to grow out many hindering childhood tendencies. Cassidy also joined prestigious Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. in the spring of 2014, committing himself to be a leader on campus, and community service. Although Wilberforce University always struggled to pull out the win, Cassidy had a successful freshman season, and career there. He led the team averaging 16.3 points, pulling down 6 rebounds each contest, standing out his sophomore season scoring 43 points. Cassidy also managed to receive the Honorable Mention Award 3 years in a row, and scored 1,176 points despite missing 10 games. Cassidy finished his senior season at Central State University, and is currently a 5th year student majoring in Accounting and Business Management.