Antwan Jamaal Williams " MalodiQ " (Born September 25, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, rapper, producer and actor. Although a Florida native, his multicultural upbringing played a big part in his musical diversity in which he is often described as edgy, yet soulful. As a kid, he would listen to R&B and Neo Soul albums that his father owned and eventually began to show interest in the hip-hop genre. He taught himself to sing and dance at a young age. However, growing up as the quiet kid out the bunch, MalodiQ was better known for his attributes in drawing and sketching, but soon came out of his shell once reaching high school. One day after school, before basketball practice, he and couple friends and were joking around serenading a few girls when one of his friends/teammates discovered he had actually had a voice. From there, MalodiQ began collaborating and recording with many local artist as word rapidly spread regarding his new acquired talent. After graduating high school, MalodiQ moved to Tampa, Florida to attend college where he innately began to create a buzz throughout the bay area. MalodiQ often cites Michael Jackson, Ginuwine and Usher as his inspiration. MalodiQ eventually discovered he had developed a passion not only singing, but and acting as well in which he later began producing his own records and featuring in short films.