Nate Walka

About

Grammy-winning songwriter and producer behind Jamie Foxx's "Blame It." The song took Best Collaboration at the 2010 BET Awards and Best R&B Performance by a Group at the 2010 Grammy Awards. He has also worked extensively with Far East Movement and released a number of personal mixtapes.

Before Fame

He grew up in a very artistic and musical household and began singing in choir from an early age. He later began writing and his poetry won him many literary competitions.

Trivia

He began his career primarily in the battle rap sector, winning the Xbox 360 battling competition and the Numerology: 1 Mobile rap competition in 2006.

Family Life

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Cheri Denise Akins and Larry Walker. He has an older sister named Shimura.

Associated With

He was invited to open for Shwayze on his full tour after the instant success of his first performance opening for the mega-popular rapper.