One of the most introspective up and coming artists to come out of Dallas, TX in recent years is Curtis Mayz. Priding himself on being a student first and artist second, Mayz taps into a wide spectrum of musical and culture influences ranging from Tupac Shakur, Malcolm X, Devin The Dude and Nas among many more.

Throughout his music Mayz brings a refreshing level of honesty and relatable subject matter that fans old and new can gravitate to. Being an artist of many comfort zones, he shines through an ability to connect with listeners speaking on everything from youth violence, addiction, self-control and infidelity. His talent to uniquely interpret, from an observational point-of-view, sets him apart from the bulk of his peers.

As a father of one, he holds himself accountable in a similar sense by the message he puts in his music and how the listeners receive it regardless of their race, age or background. In a recent conversation, he pretty much summed up his purpose and priority in his music as, "I don't want to preach to you. I don't want to give the impression that how you're living is wrong. I just want to let you know that I feel you, dawg. I understand. But we can always do better."