Demetrius Daniels was born on October 8, 1975, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised in a family that deeply valued music, with his parents, Stanley Daniels and Juanita Hayes, being deeply rooted in gospel music. Demetrius, along with his two younger brothers, grew up attending Church of the First Born Saints, which was their family’s home church.

Demetrius was a natural singer and joined his church’s children’s and adult choir, performing many solos.

During high school, Demetrius pursued his passion for music and became a member of a group called Dos of Soul, which later signed with Def Jam Records. The group’s talent was showcased on the Nutty Professor soundtrack, where they were featured, and they also shot a music video and performed live on BET’s Video Soul with Donnie Simpson.

He worked with gospel artist Rodney Bryant, Yet Unseen, Kelly Price, Corey Rooney, Prince Markie D (from the Fat Boys), Lyon Cohen, Max Sigel, and Russell Simmons due to his singing and writing skills.

He shared the stage with Case, Foxy Brown, Mary J. Blige, and many others.

Demetrius’ story continues. He is working back in the studio and will have new music soon.