Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine. ― Roy T. Bennett

Modello, born July 10, 1990, is a versatile musical

artist for his generation. His sound is shaped from some of the hottest

legends in today’s music industry.

As a child, Modello grew up in the Englewood area of Chicago, surrounded

by the ever-present drugs and gang violence. Modello attended Granville T.

Woods Academy, an elementary school located on the south side near the

6200 block of Racine. During his elementary school years, he started

writing his own lyrics, being influenced by some of today’s well-known

artists including Jay Z, 2 Pac, and Fabolous. He continued writing over the

years while attending Argo Community High School and started to evolve

into a hip hop music artist. As a freshman and sophomore, Modello

expanded his passion and took part in talent shows with one of his close

friends. He then later transferred to Thornridge High School during his

junior year, where he remained until graduation.

After graduation, Modello got into modeling at the age of 17, which was a

major way to start his fan base and entertainment career.

For the next several years, he traveled often between the big cities of New

York, LA, and Chicago and surrounding areas perfecting his craft. Modello

used his life experiences from the various regions to influence his different

sounds.

With his success on the rise, Modello has returned to his roots in Chicago

and is back to finish what he started as a hip hop artist with his newly

released single's "Got Your Love" & "Pin Up".

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