All 5 of Ollies uncles and mother sings, write songs and play instruments.They all are in the "The Murrills" singing group. "The Murrills" were nominated for a grammy, and 2 stellar awards - started reading music at the age of 10 and started playing saxophone -saxophonist in high school marching band, during this time he also cultivated his gift for composing and producing music. -often plays instruments at church morning services -Earned a marching band scholarship, Jazz band scholarship and symphonic band scholarship at Winston Salem state university. -graduated college in fall 2007 with a B.A> in music business management and merchandising. - Interned under Ken Pennell for EMI Gospel, Kanye West under HINGE Studios. -works with different local artist as well as nationally known artist