17

From the west side of Baltimore Maryland, Rashad Scroggins also known as 17 is raw talent that has been recognized as a director, actor, and musician. What started out as a cool experience for young 17, being taken to the studio with his dad to meet Neo soul artist Raheem DeVaughn , became the spark of a sound that that can be easily matched with artist such as Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke , Kanye West and more. 
 Years later meeting RnB artist Lil' Mo put him in the game of touring and getting to meet many inspirations such as Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Common, and Miguel . Lil`Mo was the first to call Rashad “17” after realizing how young he was. 17 started out as her videographer which gave him a reason to be in sessions and on the road. 17 knew this would be his study guide to learning how to be his own artist. 
 17’s signature sound delivers on lyrics, melody, and a direction that is relatable. He has a cadence that’s paints a picture in a captivating fashion of life pain as well as its triumphs from family relationships to retrospect. 
 17’s gives you his inner thoughts in an awakening style. From the airy and enthralling production to the heart warming lyrics. The vibe is one to make a listener live life to their fullest potential in the face of adversity.