Eric La'Mont

The DC native rapper, singer and songwriter began to draw inspiration from legends like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Earth Wind and Fire and Michael Jackson at the young age of 12. However, he didn't start rapping until he turned 17. At such a transitional age in life, lyrics became Eric's outlet for sharing personal experiences, feelings, or just speaking on life in general. Later in 2010, as writing became an everyday ritual and his emcee skills