Meldon C. Collins III (born June 15, 1987) known mononymously as Collins, is an American-Indian singer, songwriter, and musician. Collins was born in North Carolina. He joined the local church youth choir in New Bern and Havelock, when he was 5 years old; there, his grandmother discovered his ability to sing, although she also discovered his ability to play the piano. After graduating from high school, where he excelled in basketball and track, Collins attended Elizabeth City State University, Manhattan School of Music and the University of Arizona. With 8 albums down, he's showing no signs of slowing down.