✦His moniker originally was invented by his friend who compared him to Neo, the main character in Matrix Trilogy movie, stating that he could "see" music just like Neo could see the Matrix.
✦Was one of his high school singing group's members along with Corey Clark, the disqualified finalist of the second season of "American Idol."
✦Has written song lyrics for Jamie Foxx, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Ruben Studdard, LL Cool J, and Tyrese Gibson among others.
✦Owns a production company named Compound Entertainment.
✦Admits that Prince, Marvin Gaye, The Rat Pack, and Stevie Wonder are his favorite artists.