By the age of five, Nashville native KeAnthony Dillard was a member of his family gospel group, dubbed the Gospel True Notes. Whatever future he had, musical or otherwise, was sidetracked when he was convicted of aggravated robbery, a consequence of being turned into police by his longtime best friend. Soon after spending eight years in jail, he was signed to the Reprise label, where he recorded his debut album, A Hustlaz Story. Dillard penned each track, with production assistance from the Underdogs, Tank, and Mike City. The album, led by the single "Forever My Homie" -- a ballad concerning his friend's betrayal -- was issued in August 2008. ~ Andy Kellman