Michael Despenza also known as Blessed Child or Mikey D. A native of New Orleans,Louisiana. Freshman at Full Sail Univesity. Born August 16,1991. Im eighteen. Uptown-Get Money iz a motto! Yall already know im from dat 12th Ward once ya cross Weez Ave on Marengo St. down da block from dat wild T.C between Magnolia St. and S.Robertson St. 2nd floor..up the steps..2nd door where it all started. latered moved to the 15th so i gets down with alg hard ya digg. If you didnt know im in a rap group called CRE. Ive been around music my whole life. I started singing at 5 years old. I began playing instruments around 4th grade. My rap career began in the 7th grade. Ive been in alot of groups:Mature,Generation,Kryptonite Boyz,and now CRE. Growing up in a family full of musicians, I was exposed to all types of music. Many people in my family have travel all over the world performing in places such as france,jamaica,madinina,gwada,italy,and more..Im also the younger cousin of the Marsalis brothers (Jazz Artist) ,(Ced Twice from Anotha Level)and The Langlois brothers. The first time i hit the stage i was nervous but the more i began to perform i got over my fears. To this day i still feel that nervous feeling inside before i hit the stage. I've participated in many talent shows. One of my biggest influences on singing would have to be my grandmother. My biggest influence on rap would have to be Soulja Slim,Lost Boys,Capone n Noreaga,ruff ryders,Mac,Nas,papoose,ruffneg unit,speedy,lord kossity,DDK,Mali,Wyclef,and more. I rap mostly about my life nad how i came up. Im currently working wit Jerome Langlois aka Dj lang, on my debut album which will be releasing late 2009 or early 2010. If you would like to know how you can contact Mikey D, hit em up at his personal email:Despenza12@yahoo.com or hit em up on his personal page:myspace.com/blessedchild504