About Choclett P
From Beginning to Now
If I had to pinpoint where it all started, I’d say it began with my momma. Hearing her sing around the house or at school lit the first spark in me. Music was always in the air. My sister and I would be in the kitchen singing while washing dishes, or harmonizing on car rides, or leading songs at church. I grew up in a house where the soundtrack never stopped.When I wasn’t singing in the children’s choir or surprising adults by leading their songs too, I was in my room with a Jackson 5 greatest hits CD on repeat. Got to Be There. Who’s Loving You. Never Can Say Goodbye. I didn’t know it then, but those hours mimicking MJ’s every inflection and emotion were my vocal training. That’s where the P in Choclett P really comes from. Parrot. I studied every note from Michael, Usher, Prince, and Trey Songz. I learned how to control my voice by trying to become theirs. I didn’t have vocal coaches. I had CDs, church mics, and a stubborn drive to sound like the greats.Like a lot of R&B singers, I started writing poems for the girls I liked. That turned into parody songs. Then covers. Then original music. I knew I was different when I couldn’t lose a talent show. Whether it was school, city events, or karaoke contests, I kept winning. But it wasn’t just the trophies. It was the way people started forming bands around me. That’s when I realized I had something special.Over time, music became more than fun. It became purpose. I’m not chasing fame. I just want to make a living doing what I love. If my music can heal someone, inspire someone, or help them through the day, I’ve already won. But I still wrestle with imposter syndrome. People say I’m gifted, but sometimes I don’t even like my own voice. I hear imperfections no one else notices. That pressure to live up to how others see me is heavy. Still, the love I have for music outweighs all of that. So I keep going.My sound has grown with me. Back in the day, I was just creating to release energy. I didn’t care much about message or meaning. I just let whatever came out stay. But things changed. Becoming a parent made me want to make music I wouldn’t be ashamed for my son to sing. Now I move with intention. I slow down. I think things through. My music blends gospel, R&B, hip hop, and pop. I make whatever the beat tells me to make. I write the lyrics that God puts on my heart. Sometimes it comes in a week. Sometimes it takes a month. Either way, I show up until it feels right.These days, my writing is rooted in life. Whether it’s a song for sync, a custom track for a client, or something personal, I bring purpose into everything I do. My delivery is inspired by the voices I came up on. MJ. T-Pain. Prince. Ne-Yo. Eric Bellinger. Ludacris. These are the artists who taught me how to own a record and leave a mark.If you’ve never heard me before and want to know what I stand for, I’d say freedom. Fun. Pride. Peace. Love. No box can hold me. You might hear me sing something sensual, then see me on a children’s series the next day. I might be recording gospel one weekend and wedding covers the next. I’m not a household name yet, but I’m known in my city and respected in these music streets. South Bend and beyond. I’m working on pushing that reach further every day.Some of my proudest moments have nothing to do with applause. I’ve stayed true to myself. I met legends like Big Mike from the Geto Boys. I had Sleepy Brown tell me I got the juice. I turned down shady contracts from people who didn’t see the bigger picture. I got denied by The Voice three times and kept going anyway. I’ve got people around the world who vouch for me as both a vocalist and a man of integrity.Right now, I’m building something bigger than just songs. I’m working on mentorship, vocal coaching, a publishing company, content creation, learning production for sync placements, and building meaningful collaborations. I believe in staying ahead of the curve. I believe in doing this the right way. And I believe that the future is bright as long as I don’t quit.This is Choclett P. Artist. Creator. Teacher. Father. Voice. Vibe. And I’m just getting started.