Singer, songwriter, producer, dancer - what can't Colby O'Donis do?On the verge of total stardom, he's sort of like Usher or Justin Timberlake, except Puerto Rican. Caliente!At just 19, he's signed with Akon's KonLive label and putting the heat on the street " performing in club venues in Southern California, the Bay Area, Bakersfield, Las Vegas and Detroit on the success off his fresh single, What You Got. The song has already broken big on stations such as the legendary Power 106 in Los Angeles.The song is great, but here's what I really like about this player: His story.He's determined to succeed.Although he was born in New York City, Colby grew up in Orlando, Florida, which of course we all know is a breeding ground for those Disney kids and musical teen artists of all kinds.By the age of 9, he was already working with Platinum producers Full Force, who by the way have worked with the likes of Backstreet Boys and N'Sync. They loved little Colby O and helped shop his demo to record labels, even producing his song Mouse in the House for the Stuart Little soundtrack.But then, probably rather devastatingly, the expected success didn't materialize.The young Colby, with the support of his family, began training on guitar with Johan Oiested, a player in Carlos Santana's rhythm section.Now he's matured into a fully developed, well-rounded artist, ready to hit big.I remember how hungry I was back then, and I'm even hungrier today,ù Colby says on his website. I'm so thankful to have such supportive parents as well as a sister who helped to pay for my guitar lessons, which is a big part of what I do.ùHe never quit, never gave up, he just kept going - and look at him now!Word.--WesP.S. If you like Colby, Buzz Up on Yahoo! and be sureto peep upcoming show dates on his mySpace.

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