About Me
found this music layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com :: MyHotCommentsOmotayo "Big Sexy" Riley was born and raised in South Jamaica, Queens New York. His interest in music began with his mother's love for artists such as Sade, Whitney Houston, Patti Labelle, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, & Bob Marley, to name a few. This fueled his passion for music. In the 6th grade, Ty joined his Junior High School choir where he sang his first solo. While still influenced by his mother’s music, Ty began to listen to new artists such as Boyz II Men, Dru Hill, Brian McKnight, Peabo Bryson, and James Ingram. He also always had a love for being on stage and in front of the camera. In high school, Ty lead all his school plays. He was in and out of many local groups and won countless talent contests. The most memorable group being DEFINITE. While in DEFINITE, he sang as a guest at the Million Youth March in the summer of ’99. In January 2000, they’ve won twice at the World Famous Apollo theatre on amateur night. In May 2000, they opened up for the Force MD’s at a Mother’s day celebration in Staten Island. Definite has sung at the Jason Williams’ Celebrity Softball Challenge in the summer of 2000 with stars such as N’Sync and Funk Master Flex. In Fall '02, they went on to win twice on the legendary TV show, "Showtime At The Apollo". Aside from the group, Big Sexy has won first place in the Totally Hits 2002 Karaoke contest in L.A. In 2003, he also flew to Hollywood as one of the top 57 finalist on American Idol, Season 3 among other stars such as Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson. In fall 2007, the group Definite was disbanded. Ty went on to audition and make it to Hollywood a second time on Season 7 of American Idol!! Presently, Omotayo is one of the 14 finalists on P. Diddy's Newest show, STARMAKER!!! Now, as he makes the transition from group member to solo artist, Omotayo "Big Sexy" Riley is recording new material in the studio and looks forward to soothing the hearts and souls of his future fans!!!
