“When he was orphaned at age 16, urban rap artist M3 Magic was left to raise his younger two siblings on his own in one of L.A.’s crime-pocked neighborhoods. He has leapt over financial hurdles by performing effective songs that bring listeners into the focused mind of a determined young man forced to grow up too soon. In raw, in-your-face delivery, this maestro of the microphone has perfected the art of vocal presence and impeccable enunciation. Now living in Long Beach and headlining sold-out shows throughout L.A., this rapper’s star continues to rise as he spreads gritty tidings of love, faith and hope in his quest to beat the odds. “Taking control of our own destiny increases our ability to expand,” said Collins. “Producing socially-relevant rap songs broadens our intellect and allows us all to view the world in a whole new way.””