By the time he started his freshman year at Morehouse College, he knew music was his future and he focused his energy on songwriting, & performing at school events and venues around Atlanta.

During his sophomore year, he appeared on the highly popular MTV series "My Super Sweet 16,[1]" as the special guest performer for DJ Spinderella and former NBA player, Kenny Anderson's daughter, Christy.

His performance caught the attention of music executive and producer, Laney Stewart,[2] who invited Jacke to work with him over the summer.

Jacke jumped at the opportunity to pursue his dream, and left Morehouse College[3] at the end of his junior year[4] to return to Los Angeles.

[18] In late 2011, Alex went in the studio with his fellow Sharpshootaz members and Laney Stewart to work on songs for Jesse McCartney's latest album.