Outasight

Richard Andrew, better known by his stage name Outasight, is an American singer and rapper from Yonkers, New York. Though he is considered a hip-hop artist, he draws influence from other genres such as classic rock and soul, and describes his music as "Energetic hip hop mixed with melodic soul
Richard Andrew was born in Yonkers, New York
With a mother who decorated the walls with records, and a father who played the guitar, Andrew was surrounded by music his entire life
Growing up, his family moved from apartment to apartment, which never gave him a real sense of home
He turned to music to offer him solace and a sense of home
At the age of 9, his father gave him a guitar, and although he did not have much interest in playing the guitar, it sparked his interest in becoming a musician
He found his passion in singing and rap, and began writing rhymes and singing around age 10
Outasight began playing shows at small venues in New York City such as the Bowery Poetry Club and the Nuyorican Cafe
In October 2009, Outasight signed with Warner Bros. Records