Favorite Male Artist:

Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Smokie Norful, Musiq Soulchild

Favorite Female Artist:

Adele, Charice Pempengco, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys

Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?

Live for today

When did you first start to sing?

5 years ago

Do you have any formal singing training?

No

What other talents do you have?

Breakdancing

What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?

Busboy at Dragon House

What are your personal goals in life?

To get by with my music

What music would your friends be surprised you own?

Gangsta Rap

Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?

A little warm up

What's your most embarrassing moment?

When I fell in sand in Jr. High

What's your proudest moment?

When my son was born, Caeland Garcia.

If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?

Breakdancing

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

That I breakdance

What have you learned (about yourself) by going through the Idol audition process?

That I totally need to live in the moment and don't worry about the past or future.

How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?

By being myself

Who are your musical influences?

My friends are my influences because they are singers/musicians as well.

If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?

I would probably skydive.

Who is the person that you would most like to meet?

Michael Jackson!!! And Stevie Wonder!!!

Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?

Danny Gokey

If you could perform in any venue in the world, where you that be and why?

Staples Center 'cause that's where it's happening!

What was the first concert you attended?

Thrice

How has music inspired you?

It helped me get through a lot of tough times in my life.

What makes a great performer?

I am different with changing songs up and making them sound CRAZY!!

How do you combat stage fright?

I just get in my chill zone and know that I'm gonna rock it.

If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?

Nothing 'cause it got me here and made me the person I am today.

If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?

John Mayer 'cause he's the coolest down-to-earth artist.

Which theme week would be most challenging to you and why?

None. I am ready to go out there and have fun with it!

What theme week would you love to have for Season 9?

Oldies but goodies!!

What's your dream song to perform?

Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder

What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?

Danny Gokey, Kiss from a Rose