As a singer/songwriter extraordinaire, Donte Partee has performed background vocals for recording artists, including Peabo Bryson, Natalie Cole and En Vogue. The single, “Smile For Me,” by Donte Partee, was featured in the infamous hip hop blog, Fake Shore Drive. Other singles of his were featured on websites including AOL Video UK. His essays and poems have been published in anthologies all over the country with great reception and acclaim. He obtained his Bachelors of Arts degree from Columbia College Chicago with a focus in Music Business Management.