Wrabel

About

Singer-songwriter who became known for his hit single "11 Blocks," which was endorsed by Kesha. He was co-signed by DJ Afrojack, who also released a version of his song "Ten Feet Tall" featuring his vocals and piano playing. He has written songs for the likes of Ellie Goulding, Phillip Phillips, and Adam Lambert.

Before Fame

He attended Berklee College of Music for a year before he moved to LA to pursue songwriting at the age of 19. His big break was when he signed to Pulse Recording.

Trivia

His hit song "11 Blocks" was inspired by an ex who moved 11 blocks away from his home.

Family Life

He was born Stephen Wrabel in Long Island, New York, but has also lived in Missouri, Virginia, California, Australia, and Texas due to his father's job as a salesman. He fell in love with music from a young age and his mother signed him up for singing lessons at the age of five.

Associated With

He was signed to Def Jam Music Group by chairman and CEO Barry Weiss, who heard him perform at the Pulse Recording office.