Simply Elevate Issue 7 July 2013 | Page 26

Rising to the Top with Young Money Cash Money Records :

Rising to the Top with Young Money Cash Money Records :

Torion Sellers

Story by : Peace Photos by : Wildy Civil of Wildy Civil Photography
His love of music started at nine years old , but his desire to rise to the top came to life at 13 years old when he was presented with an opportunity of a lifetime . At age 13 , Torion Sellers got signed to one of the most successful labels of our time and in the music industry , that has bred such stars as the Incredible Nikki Minaj and the dynamic superstar , Drake . The CEO himself Lil ’ Wayne , of Young Money Cash Money Records , introduced the world to Torion in a YouTube video titled , ‘ Lil Wayne Introduces Young Money ’ s Newest Signee Torion Sellers ’. In this video Lil Wayne humbly introduces Torion by saying that “ I want to reveal something new , something needed , something now , I want to reveal the future , not only the future of Young Money Cash Money , but THE FUTURE . Ladies and gentleman I am so blessed and so appreciative to be able to say , I present to you my new artist , Torion ”! That video to date has an impressive viewership of 65,761 views precisely . That doesn ’ t include the other huge followings Torion has on other videos throughout YouTube and the internet . On Facebook he has over 56k fans and likes and on Twitter , over 24k followers . This Georgia sensation was born ready to sing and now Young Money Cash Money Records is giving Torion a chance to share his voice , sound , and heart with the world . Torion is the youngest YMCMB artist and stands at the forefront of a musical journey that will have longevity and make a strong impact on the music industry forever .
Torion is the full package of what we call entertainment , he sings amazingly , dances like a seasoned performer and has an outstanding future in acting , as well . He knows how to take ownership of the stage with confidence and passion and delivers a stellar performance every
time . Torion describes his journey by saying that , “ It ’ s a long journey , I started singing around the house at 9 and singing at church . At age 10 and 11 I started getting serious , my mom and dad started taking me to dancing and singing classes . How I got signed , well it all started at church and it ’ s always good to say that it all came from God . I come from good parents that take good care of me and teach me the ropes and I am just real thankful for them . One day my dad was speaking at church and me and my sister was miming to a song . My manager , David McPherson saw me dancing and came up after service and said I could really dance . He asked me could I sing too , so I sung for him .
He then said that I was really talented and that he was looking forward to my future to see what I was going to do . It all happened so fast like two weeks after that , we get a
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