My music is widely inspired by Micheal Jackson, the Jackson 5 and a lot of Rap and Hip Hop stars . I am known as a cultured artist in Trinidad and Tobago. This is due to the fact that I am known for Soca, R&B and Hip Hop/Rap music. As well as, producing, writing and mastering music for myself and various artist who's music is already available on the internet. The mass majority of my music is due to the experiences that I have encountered throughout my life. Many of my songs have a lot of meaning embedded within it. Directly out of school, I was given the perfect avenue to display my talent and develop my confidence for the stage in the form of my first job, which entailed singing to music tracks in local casinos. This live performance stint led to me entering the popular talent competition, “Party Flava” where I received the award for Best Original R&B Song with the tune, “Why”. In late 2006, having gained experience and even capturing prizes in various competitions such as “Party Flava” and "The National Amateur Talent" competition, Umi was coaxed by friends to enter the Synergy TV Soca Star competition. I didn't know back then that this very competition would take my entertainment career to a professional level. After eventually winning Soca Star in early 2007, I spent the rest of that year performing at venues and events throughout Trinidad and Tobago including Club Zen, Dawn Fete, Youth Fest and S.O.S. In the later half of 2007, I also launched the music video for the song, “Move that Body” and recorded and released my follow-up track, “Turn it Around” co-written and produced by Kasey Phillips. For Trinidad’s 2008 Carnival season, the Soca/R&B crossover phenomenon enjoyed much success with my previously released tracks as well as my highly acclaimed song, “Flavour for Love” which was featured internationally on Vh1’s “Flavor of Love” TV show. During Carnival 2008, I was approached by former Xtatik band vocalist Peter C. Lewis to join his newly formed band, “The Orchestra” as a frontline singer. I embraced this opportunity and performed alongside The Orchestra in major Carnival events such Insomnia, Gyal Farm, Bazodee Friday and most notably AC 3+3 (Machel Montano’s major Carnival concert). That same year, I was also afforded performance opportunities as a solo artiste in both Trinidad and Tobago as well as Barbados and even recorded tracks with famed international producers Derek Brin and Alex Gregg. In 2009, I played in the Radio City NYC with Machel Montano and the HD Crew. As well as, in February 2010, I opened for Beyonce. I have also opened for Erykah Badu at a Jazz festival in Jamaica. Recently, I have been working on various Hip/Hop and Rap music with my mixtape Homegrown already being out on Youtube. My aim is to get my music to the international market and start an industry for Rap/Hip Hop music in Trinidad and Tobago.