"Born in Saint Petersburg, Florida on June 21, 1984. Steven Wilkinson known to most in his town as Bear, has been writing and performing music for over 10 years now. Bear has always maintained that hustle mentality. At the age of 14 he started working at Winn Dixie as a grocery bagger, but $60 a week wasn't cutting it for him, so he started working a second job for extra income. Soon after that, he found himself acquirring more things than a lot of his peers. Faced with the attention that he was getting from his school mates, especially the girls, he became easily distracted from the main purpose of school which was getting a good education. Many things has happened in this young man's life in a short period of time. Coming from a small town in Florida, he has (Seen A Lot): Lost his brother from a shooting in 95, buried several other family members and childhood friends. (Done A Lot): Owned 3 new cars by the age of 21, Bought his first home at 23. (Plans to be A Lot): Currently has a desire to become a famous figure in the music industry, Do a little acting on the side, and just expand my grind everywhere it can possibly go!! Currently Bear is working at Publix and still creating music. music influenced by {Tupac, Scarace, C-murder, Mystikal, TrickDaddy, Juvenile, Lil Wanye, Pastor Troy, Fture, Rick Ross and Young Jeezy}.Right now he is looking for an opportunity to connect with a label or producer to release his music. (Some people might need money & fame to motivate them, but all i need is a mic & a belief- BEAR)"