[6] After declining an offer to attend the Berklee College of Music, he formed the Jodeci-style R&B group, Case Closed, where he performed under the moniker Country Boy.
Warlock Records eventually signed Washington and released his debut album Another State Of Mind, in 2000.
[8] At that time he met the influential music executives and production team, Trackmasters, while he changed his style from R&B to hip-hop.
After the split-up with Trackmasters in 2002, Washington met Wyclef Jean, who helped him sign a deal with Atlantic Records.
[9] Atlantic first tried to pair him with renowned record producer Dr. Dre, and then with gangsta rapper 50 Cent; however both plans fell through.
In search of quick jolt of street credibility, the label brokered a deal for the singer to join T.I.
[9] The album's production was handled by Just Blaze, Scott Storch, Wyclef Jean and Raphael Saadiq, among others.
[14][15] In an interview with HipHopNMore, Washington revealed the title for his upcoming album which is called, A Touch of Magic.
Washington also spoke about upcoming music with 50 Cent on the album and had this to say, "The first two or three collaborations was to allow people to get used to a particular feel and sound, while being connected to one of the most successful rappers on earth.
The accident catapulted Washington from his vehicle, leaving him with a collapsed lung, broken ribs and internal injuries.