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Nate Calloway is an American singer/songwriter. With musical influences such as Kim Burrell, Brandy, Lady Antebellum, Owl City and Tank, it is no wonder that Nate Calloway brings a smooth and eclectic sound unlike any other artist out right now. Yet, some of his biggest influences are the ones closet to him. Nate's father, grandfather, and all three uncles are fluent musicians. Being born into a life of music, Nate is simply using the gift that God blessed him with in order to fulfill his calling. His calling is to share his voice with the world.

Born and raised on the west side of Detroit, Michigan to a family of ten, Nate was the youngest boy of his siblings. Being the youngest son allowed him to receive a great deal of attention and this ultimately propelled him into the musical artist that he is today. At age eight Nate's parents bought him a Casio keyboard for Christmas; this jump-started his personal interest in music. When Nate was ten, his family purchased a karaoke machine for everyone in their household to enjoy. Nate would record himself singing and he began to discover a new talent he didn't know he had. It was not until the age of thirteen that Nate put his vocal talent on display for the first time at his middle school at a Christmas concert.

While Nate was becoming well known among his peers for his vocal talent and ability, he experienced one of the hardest times of his life while in high school. Nate’s parents divorced and as a result Nate was forced to move away from his family when he was just sixteen years old. It was during this challenging time that Nate began to lean on God and music more than ever. It was through this pain that he learned how to channel his emotion through singing.

As a senior in high school Nate's life changed for the better. He decided to participate in a “Mock Grammy Night” event hosted by his graduating class. Nate performed as Grammy-Award winning gospel artist, Smokie Norful, and sang the then hit, "I Need You Now". Nate blew the roof off the auditorium causing his popularity in school to quickly increase. That marked the day that Nate knew he was called to entertain for a living.

Shortly after, Nate gained industry attention and quickly created a buzz after posting YouTube videos singing cover songs. Nate began to spawn attention from music industry executives. Meanwhile his childhood friend J Drew Sheard of the hit BET reality show "The Sheards" had just become an in-house producer for Pharrell Williams under Pharrell’s Star Trak record label. In 2009, both Nate and J Drew teamed up under Pharrell Willams to form a group by the name of 3D. Together they wrote and recorded over fifteen songs in route to a debut album release. Although the album was never released and Nate chose to pursue a solo singing career, Nate and J Drew still remain great friends.

Now embarking on his journey as solo artist, Nate Calloway is set to record and release his debut album in 2014. “My goal for this album is to be nothing less than real. To let listeners into the space inside of me that holds my true emotions. The place where hidden things never see light. After listening I hope fans can take away with them 'the me' they've never known, every single time. This album will be more personal unlike any music I've created before."