[3] Ak'Sent aims to avoid the glorification of violence and prefers to think of Hip-Hop as a form of "street poetry.
Adding to her challenges, rap music wasn't allowed in her grandparents' house, but as Ak'Sent learned more about her father's hip-hop aspirations, she decided she should carry on in his honor.
She eventually spent time in several R&B-based girl groups and began dance training with Debbie Allen.
One was the future hit "Zingy", featuring guest star Beenie Man, who Ak'Sent herself had chosen because she was a huge fan.
Her debut International landed in 2006 with a Spanish-language remix of "Zingy" and an ode to her departed father titled "My Life".