Reggie King Sears was born on April 12, 1991, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is an American guitarist specializing in Early R&B and Soul music. He began playing guitar at a young age and gained early recognition by performing publicly from the age of 12. In 2005, Sears released his debut album Transitions, which featured jazz-rock influenced blues covers. His career evolved to include vocal performances and production work, blending genres such as Southern soul and Urban contemporary R&B. Notable tracks from this period include "Dirty Dancer" and "You Betrayed Me." In 2010, Sears won a Soul Patrol "best of" award in the Slow Jam category for his digital single "You Betrayed Me" and was nominated for a Soul Blues Music Award for "Best New Artist". He has collaborated with artists such as B. B. King and Buddy Guy.