To me, obstacles in life build character. You have to be able to overcome adversity in order to … - Elliott Yamin

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Elliott Yamin

To me, obstacles in life build character. You have to be able to overcome adversity in order to succeed and appreciate the simple things life has to offer. . . that's where most of my inspiration for writing and singing comes from.

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I was introduced to soul music at a very young age - my mom was a soul singer.

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I'm still Elliott Yamin. I'm still the funky white Jewish boy from Richmond, Va.

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I think the fact that I am living my dream and being really productive and embarking on all my lifelong aspirations is proof enough that if I can do it, anyone can. I try to tell everybody to dream big and go after their dreams.

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My dad's Israeli. He was born in Baghdad to Iraqi Jews. Then, at age two, his parents wanted to move to their homeland and he grew up in Israel. I've been there twice, once as a baby and once when I was 15.

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Growing up, I can remember singing along with my ma all of the time. I wouldn't say she necessarily 'taught' me how to sing, but she was definitely the first person to inspire me to sing and the first to intrigue me vocally. I've always had a natural ear for music, though.

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