Javier "Mr. Cru2" Cruz was born in Lancaster, PA to Puerto Rican parents. Having been influenced by Hip Hop music at a young age, Mr. Cru2's first foray into music began with rapping at the age of 13. By the age of 16 he was recording and producing his own records from his bedroom, and by the age of 23 he had built a recording studio in his home. As time progressed, Mr. Cru2 developed a deeper admiration for the production side of his music and began to focus more attention of production. Mr. Cru2 currently lives with his wife and 2 kids in Lynchburg, VA.