Sherman-Ray Anteola (born 1984), also known as Ickest, is a Filipino-American Neo-Soul and pop singer-songwriter based in Southern California. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and discovered by his Class Project show on YouTube which showcases other than his musical talents, but his comedic one-man show captivated local fans all over Hawaii and sporadically growing to many other States. Ickest, released his first studio album, My Rhapsody, in 2006. In 2009 Ickest released his second album, Lovetry; Love and Poetry. "As an artist, I will always have a story to tell behind my music whether if it's current experiences or the past. Regardless the awesome musical geniuses we hear on radio today, I want to represent the music that we all can relate to in reality like my inspiring favorites such as, India Irie, JOJO, and Brandy Norwood."