A Chicago native of Cameroonain decent, Peter Jericho born Peter Essoka Jr is a singer, songwriter, performer and recording artist . He began singing at the early age of 4 at church. At that age he realized his profound appreciation for soulful harmonies and instrumentation. His parents had a great influence in his love for music as he watched both his parents sing in the church choir at a tender age. As an artiste, he tries to explore all the music opportunities that presents to him, making him one of the most versatile craftsmen of his generation . As a singer, he has worked with various noteworthy musicians including Grammy Nominated singer Glenn Lewis, Tony Toni tone, Ray- J , Twista just to name a few. His musical influences vary from R&B, Pop, African church,Contemporary Makossa and other African genres. "I simply hope to represent my culture and background in today's mainstream music".