XTsamurai traces his foray into music to a musical family. Growing up with a singing mom and multi-instrumentalist father, he gained significant musical awareness as a child. Finding a growing love for guitar-based music, he was drawn towards blues and rock music which he has successfully fused with his own unique style.

His rock influences have been Third Day, Linkin Park, P.O.D, Staind and System of a Down. On the other hand, rap has also found its place in his music and he cites Eminem, Bone thugs ‘n’ Harmony and D.A. Truth as part of his rap influences.

He is currently working on several projects and towards the release of his debut album which would be made available second quarter 2012. His new single is “Shine in my Light’ in which he features super producer Flo. The song talks about standing up for what is good while drawing strength from within.

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