His story begins with chronic asthma. Born with this disease, breathing has always been an obstacle, and yet all he ever wanted to do was rhyme. His name is Carlos Cruz but most people call him Charlie, Cane, Cruz or Los. He was born and raised in Washington heights & Dyckman all his life to Dominican parents with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He has been a hip-hop head since the late 80’s and early 90’s. He grew up listening to a lot of great hip-hop artist such as Nas JAY-Z Common Black Thought Mos Def Talib Kweli Dr. Dre Souls Of Mischief Boot Camp Click Heltah Skeltah Smiff ‘N’ Wesson KRS-One Rakim Kool G Rap Skyzoo Conway the Machine Westside Gunn Benny The Butcher and the list goes on. At the young age of 17, he started taking rap seriously. He started performing in different showcases and venues all around New York City. With places like The Bowery Poetry Club, Nuyorican Café, SOB's, City College, Negro Claro And Many others.