As soon as he was old enough, he saved up his money and moved to New York, where -- thanks to a couple of connections and his own distinct dress -- he was able to get a job as a high-profile celebrity stylist. Not wanting to limit himself to the world of fashion, however, McKnight soon began working on his own music, and in mid-2007 his song "Check Your Coat," which featured guest rhymes from Greg Nice of Nice & Smooth (and was later remixed by Mick Boogie) came out. The single continued to pick up steam, thanks in part to McKnight's Michael Jackson- and Prince-inspired vocals and his own dance moves, as well as its inclusion on various television specials. In the spring of 2008 his debut full-length, Prom: 2088, hit shelves. ~ Marisa Brown