Yaves has shared platforms with former President Bill Clinton, worked alongside Jamie Fox to aid hurricane Katrina victims, performed at the Nickelodeon complex in Los Angeles, CA, reached audiences all over the world with his music.
With the release of his project In Autumns Ear, Yaves debut in the Top 50 on the iTunes Rap/Hip-Hop charts within 24 hours of the projects release, outselling a number of popular mainstream artist.
A graduate from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, Yaves runs one of the most successful Indie entertainment labels, Sling Shot Media Group LLC, and is currently working on his Masters in Theology. He does hands on work with youth and young adults across the country and educates them on the pitfalls of drug and alcohol use; he is often sought after to speak at forums and host workshops on various issues. As a former member of Xist Music Group, Yaves played an intricate role in writing and producing on various projects.
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