Daniel “AM.” Elias, a beacon of resilience and transformation, emerged from the challenging crucible of a gang-infested neighborhood. Born into adversity, his childhood was marked by the struggles of navigating a turbulent environment while caring for a mentally ill mother. Determined to rise above his circumstances, Daniel cultivated an unwavering spirit and an innate understanding of the transformative power of mindset. As a child in Long Beach, CA, AM. was always interested in the arts. “I wasn’t really born into music – it was something in my spirit” he says, when describing the origins of his love for the art form. With his music, AM. looks to be his most authentic self while relating to listeners as if he is them. This idea pervades throughout his art. While he is as true to himself as possible, AM. also acknowledges that he is only a creative source through which societal worries, fears, and triumphs flow.