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Bryant Amastha AKA “Valien-T” was born on September 12, 1991 in Miami, Florida. His family is originally from Barranquilla, Colombia. Bryant was enrolled at Miami Sunset Senior High School. Bryant has appeared on the ‘honor roll’ numerous times since Kindergarten. While attending South Miami Middle School, Bryant worked in broadcasting as part of the magnet program, and as such, had the opportunity to attend George W. Bush’s second Presidential inauguration. While not at school or working on his music, Bryant competes in Dinghy races where has achieved acclaim as the National Access Dinghy Champion from 1999-2003. 

These are great accomplishments for any 16 year old. What makes it remarkable is that Bryant suffers from a congenital condition named Arthrogryposis, which he has had since birth. Persons with this condition have problems with muscles and joints limiting movement and making every task a difficult one. Bryant is no exception. He uses a wheelchair and needs help with almost everything he does. In his short life, Bryant has undergone 70 surgeries and awaits many more. He has founded the Arthrogryposis Foundation along with his mother to help others with this condition. 

When Bryant was 3 years old he met Colombian vallenato artist Carlos Vives, and 2 years later, he met Colombian pop artist Shakira. It was around that time that Bryant decided he wanted to be an artist too. It wasn’t until Bryant was in middle school that his interests expanded to urban music. Bryant, who was starting to be called “Valien-T”, enjoyed listening to Hip-Hop, Rap, R & B, and Reggaeton. Latin musicians such as Tego Calderon, Wisin Y Yandel, and in particular, his idol, Daddy Yankee were a great influence on Bryant. “Valien-T’s” dream was to meet Daddy Yankee. His mother, Martha, who is Bryant’s most ardent supporter, made this possible. Bryant got to meet his idol for his 15th birthday at a concert in the American Airlines Arena. When DY noticed “Valien-T” jamming to the music, he stopped and gave “Valien-T” a shout out and told his road manager to bring him to the front row. After the concert, “Valien-T” went to DY’s dressing room and Bryant’s dream finally came true.

The year 2006 was an eventful one. “Valien-T” performed at Calle 8 and the July 4th celebration at Bayfront Park. “Valien-T” wrote his first song “El Valiente” and recorded it with X-clusiv Enterprises, Inc. (a Major Record Label he launched last year). He performed the song for the first time at the Colombian Festival at Tamiami Park on July 23rd of that year. 

2008 is also proving to be a very successful year. “Valien-T” participated in the CECF (Cooperative Education Club of Florida) district and state leadership conferences where he placed 3rd. He then went on to states where he proudly placed 2nd for an entrepreneurship project and was the first person in the 69 year history of the club to qualify to go to the national leadership conference with BPA (Business Professionals of America) in a wheelchair.

“Valien-T’ released the single “La De La Disco” in 2009 under the direction of the producers Miky Chevalier and Ivan.  During the release of this record. It created the biggest exposure for “Valien-T” yet in his career. For the first time his music was heard internationally in many countries in South America and Europe. The extreme and apparent exposure fueled “Valien-T” to continue with his musical career. 

In the following year 2010, “Valien-T” graduated from Miami Sunset Senior High School at the top of his class with a GPA of 3.0, which made him a graduate within the top 10 percentile. After high school, “Valien-T” went through yet another surgery. After his immediate recovery, “Valien-T” commenced his collegiate career at Full Sail University where he majored in Recording Arts.

At the writing of this biography, “Valien-T” has recently graduated from Full Sail University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recording Arts. He graduated with a whopping GPA of 3.17, receiving a Course Director award during graduation. Throughout his studies of this degree “Valien-T” continued top produce his own records out of a home-based studio that he built at his temporary home while studying.

At the moment, “Valien-T” is continuing his education in studying Entertainment Business and Sports Management. Once he graduates he will have a Masters’ Degree. He has recently finished recording his first album, which is due to release early Fall. He currently has a record that is roaming around the speakers of millions of fans called “La Condena” produced by Illey Bishop. The newest record has created the biggest commotion in his career and has opened many doors for his lengthy career to come.

“Valien-T” moved back to his hometown Miami, Florida. He currently is in the process of opening his own recording facilities in the Greater Miami area. Aside from the studies that he is currently executing with online education. He has continued to conduct his professional work while the construction of the facility is finalized. While working out of home, he recently produced and mixed various soundtracks for two famous soap opera’s that are currently being aired on the Nickelodeon Latino network in Latin America. The two shows that are currently being aired are called: “11-11 En Mi Cuadra, Nada Cuadra”, and “Grachi 3”. They have shown to be great success up to this point, while giving “Valien-T” some major credits to put in his repertoire. 

“Valien-T” just finished the latest certification course for Pro Tools. He is now operator certified for Pro Tool 10. Outside of his musical career he also became a Notary Public for the State of Florida. At his young age of 21, he is among the youngest in the state to become a Notary Public.

The latest news from “Valien-T” is that his first album “El Valentoso” was released officially on Univision's "Despierta America" on March 15th. It is now available on all the digital outlets, including but not limited to, iTunes, Rhapsody, and Amazon MP3. 

He also recently joined forces with Dominican artist “Maffio”, after a recent performance together on Telemundo's "Caso Cerrado" With Dr. Ana Maria Polo. They are set to have some collaborations together in the near future. In the month of March "Valien-T" also performed at one of the biggest festival's in the United States, "Calle Ocho". He was the headline artist on the Coca-Cola Stage. The next big performance will be May 11th where he will be oppening a concert for Daddy Yankee, J. Alvarez, and Osmani Garcia. The filming for the latest music videos are set for May 11th and 12th for the records "La Condena" & "Ojala".

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