Steven "Blaze" Dross was born in Long Island, New York to minister parents of Spirit & Life Ministries. Blaze learned early on the importance of having his own personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Blaze's discovery of his passion for music became the outlet in which his personal experiences with God was expressed. His love and passion for music only expanded as his relationship with God grew more intimate. The birth of his musical name, "Blaze", originates from biblical scripture: "...His word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I'm weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot". -Jeremiah 20:9 Not only did this scripture birth an artist name, but a calling to minister the Gospel.