C West is a millennial on the move. The 19-year old singer, songwriter and guitarist debuted his spiritual love song, "Breaks Your Heart," (Marquis Boone/ Tyscot) on streaming sites such as Spotify, Apple Music and Google Play this week. The velvet-toned tenor intends to stroll the path of celebrated urban inspirational artists such as Sounds of Blackness and Mali Music who merge inspirational or faith-focused themes with their R&B grooves.
"Before `Breaks Your Heart' was a song, it was a prayer I wrote on a sticky note two years ago," C West says of the breezy melody that was produced by Mave (N8 Tha Maven), Marquis Boone and TedyP. "I had been dealing with low self-esteem and depression concerning my mistakes. And, although, I've always had a heart and a love for God, I had a problem showing Him. My words just didn't match my actions and it was eating me alive." C West hails from Buffalo, NY where he was raised in the church but was influenced by the music of Maxwell, Michael Jackson and Prince. While a student at Villa Maria College, he won a "Discovered" singing contest sponsored by Marquis Boone who manages the careers of Billboard No. 1 artists, Casey J and Bri (Briana Babineaux). First prize was a recording contract and C West's inaugural album, Hide and Seek, releases this summer.Videos