Originally from Gary, Indiana, C.O.E. Yante moved to the WestCoast when he was a young child. Growing up, Yante's colorful personality and unique sound was shaped by the diverse cultures surrounding him. Since his adolescence, Yante has been immersed in musical influences from every part of his environment including: R&B, Soul, Trap, Drill, Hip Hop, Tropical House, Salsa, and others. 
 C.O.E. Yante's first break into show business came when he began performing at local quinceañeras entertaining the crowd with his singing and bachata dancing. After being invited to join a popular dance crew, Yante discovered his love for a particular high-flying form Hip Hop dance. It is here where he got his first taste of internet recognition. Feeding off this popularity, Yante then decided to channel his irresistible personality into online comedic content that quickly started going viral. 
 After realizing he was at the height of his celebrity in early 2020, Yante chose to pursue his true passion, making music. His status as an ambassador of the new age party culture motivated Yante to create the up-tempo and high-octane records that became his signature sound.