Donald Paige , known professionally as DeP ( pronounced '' Deep '' ) , is an American singer , actor and model based in Los Angeles , California and a member of the Beta Beta chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity . He released his debut single '' For Me '' in 2005 . Donald " DeP " Paige specializes in skills that range from in front of the camera talents and behind the scenes business , this triple threat has been making waves for years . DeP 's music is influenced by artists such as Donny Hathaway , Missy Elliott , Yolanda Adams , and Tank amongst several others . DeP has shared the stage and opened up for prominent music artists including Beyonce , Kanye West , Chance The Rapper , Alicia Keys , Yolanda Adams , Kim Burrell , Andra Day , and Ne-Yo . He has also performed at 2016 TV Land Awards , 2016 ESPY Awards and 57th Annual Grammy Awards . Think DeP DeP was born and raised in Houston , Texas , into a musical family with extensive roots in gospel music . Many of his family members are charter members of the Southeast Inspirational Choir , which propelled the careers of gospel artists such as Yolanda Adams , Brenda Waters , Shirley Joiner , Carl Preacher , Rise Joiner-Peters , Angela Bennet and Greg CurtisBeing raised in the Outreach Missionary Baptist church , he began first singing gospel music at the age of 6 . DeP would experience his first acting opportunity when he landed roles in a Six Flags commercial . He attended performing arts schools starting in elementary up until high school High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston as a double focus in vocal and piano with other great talents such as Robert Glasper . He also was a part of the young performers at The Ensemble Theatre with fellow members Solange Knowles , Miss Mykie and more . He also studied piano at A All About Music . After performing secular music in High School , he transferred to Westbury High School during his Sophomore year , he knew that he wanted to become a professional performing artist . Shortly after enrolling in college at Texas College , where he joined the Beta Beta Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in Spring 2001 , DeP was offered a record deal with Versatile Records in Washington DC . While growing as a credited singer , songwriter and performer , his coordinating and business skills were developed working under Rep. Al Edwards , Rob Turner of Able Ten Inc , The PHD Conference and several Non Profit Organizations . During his time at Texas College in Tyler TX . DeP was signed to Versatile Records in Washington D.C. where he first began releasing his own music , which resulted in his first national release , his EP entitled " For Me " . After parting ways with Versatile Records , DeP joined New York City based male R&B group , Diehard in the mid 2000s . Diehard changed their name to Signature shortly after he joined . The group was signed to Blackball Records and then bought out by Elite Records who got them their debut breakout performance of their single '' Get It In '' on BET 's popular video countdown show , 106 & Park . After a few years , DeP parted ways with the group and took a break from entertainment to flex his business goals and complete his degree in Education . During this time , he started a program called Operation Clicks , a computer literacy course for senior citizens , with the Greater Houston Area Health Education Center . Once again rejuvenated to continue his singing , acting and modeling career , DeP relocated to Los Angeles . Since then his performance career has flourished appearing in several commercials for companies including Beats by Dre and Dos Equis
57th Annual Grammy Awards
57th Annual Grammy Awards
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