Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, formally known as AV3 decided to change his name to Ariel Velez. He started rapping at age 13 feeling he needed to reach to the youth because he believed there was a disconnect between the old and the new generation. Ariel felt like God had called him to do something more with his life, specifically reaching those without a voice through his music. He grew up listening to Lecrae, Andy Mineo, and Lil Wayne, giving him a diverse style of music. There was always a disconnect within himself and his family. He often acted out in anger, experienced depression and had suicidal tendencies. The only way he felt he could release how he felt was through music, knowing people would relate to his message. This is only the beginning of what he hopes to accomplish and where he believes he can go with his music. 
 Ariel has been working on releasing new music! The song I Can Tell is only the start to something bigger in the works! Ariel was also featured in the Washingtonmail, LAtribune, and Vents Magazine to introduce the raising him to the world and his next ventures! He has been working closely to build his city up with interviews, helping the community, and building an empire with his close friends calling themselves Anomaly! 
 He just released his new single Black Sheep! It has been getting praised by 24HipHop, HipHopwithnoname and many many more!