He began singing at age three and took part in talent competitions including The Queen Latifah Show and Showtime at the Apollo.

[7] In college he performed with funk band Groove Spoon and a cappella group Dicks and Janes.

Stanley is a frequent collaborator and vocalist with the funk group Vulfpeck, which is also composed largely of University of Michigan alums.

[3][8] In June 2021, Stanley announced the collaborative EP Ascension with musician and producer Tyler Duncan.

[9] Studio albums With Ann Street Soul With Vulfpeck With Groove Spoon With Cory Wong With Tyler Duncan With Magic City Hippies