Shaliek Rivers

Born to a singing mother and a drum-playing father in the Bronx, there was little question that young Shaliek Rivers would have a talent of some sort. But never did anyone imagine that this young man would possess a voice as powerful and as beautiful as some of the great and legendary singers such as Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder. Through countless school talent shows and musical showcases, people started to see a star was on the ascent.

In 2002, Rivers sang backup for the legendary James Brown at the MTV Music Awards and opened for Ashanti in Atlantic City. Soon, the music industry took notice and Rivers signed a development deal through Treasure Chest Entertainment on Universal Records, which eventually turned into a major label deal.

Now, Rivers' debut album, Back II Reality, which features production from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, is one of the most highly-anticipated releases of the year. Since the album's completion, Sha'like has written for and or worked with other industry notables such as Denise Rich, Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean. With a big talent and big-name collaborations, Rivers is destined to make a major impact in the music world.