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Durty, born Andrew Akinpelu out of Tampa, Florida, attributes his ability to come up with original concepts and staying true to his individuality, to his upbringing in a single parent home. God has always been a major influence. And Durty received support from home in the form of great encouragement. He was taught the importance of keeping busy throughout the year and to work hard at, his physical, mental, and spiritual strengths. Life’s hurdles, such as not coming from an ideal family structure, forced him to dig deep within himself. And it gave him the strength he needed to continue to pursue his music career. He had been raised to strive for excellence in everything he did, and this made Durty good at anything he focused on. What was his blessing also made it hard to decide what he desired for his life. Traveling outside of his hometown to different areas, such as the Midwest and West Coast, it gave Durty a chance to learn more about the nature of life. Travel gave him ...