Typically, most artists have to sign off with a record label or entertainment management Company in order to pursue a career in music. Instead of just venues, AY­-MusiK, decided to bring mini concerts to street corners across America to showcase his music. Each concert is powered by batteries hence the name “The Battery Tour”.

AY found his passion for music in 2012. He started out by establishing AY­-MusiK, taking his music to the street corners of Kansas City and across the USA as a solo artist, bringing his poetry and rhymes, of all his life's journeys, to life through music. He went on to appear on The X ­Factor TV Show. He got four “yes’s” from the celebrity judges and it sparked his national touring career as an indie artist.

AY has opened for “Wiz Khalifa, Shaggy, Aaron Carter, T-Pain, Flo-Rida, Timeflies and more.

AY independently performed 212 shows/performances nationally in 2016 without an Agent, Management, or Record Label.

AY is a producer/writer/singer/rapper/ and actor.