Young Homie.

I've never watched the show X Factor, but my mom was adamant last night to show me this guy that is a contestant on the show this season.  His name is Chris Rene, and he is a trash collector from Santa Cruz, California.  He recently successfully finished time in rehab, and at the time of the below video was proud to say he had been clean for 70 days.  He has a two and a half year old son that motivated him to do better with his life...such a great thing.  You must watch the below video of a song, "Young Homie", that he wrote and did the music for himself.  He is, in my opinion, phenomenal. 

If you loved that one as much as I did, you have to check out this second self-written and composed song called, "Where Do We Go From Here".  Amazing!

I love stories of folks that turn themselves around and reach for their potential.  I can't wait to see what this man makes of himself...he's just too talented to not be successful.