The duo met in Los Angeles, California, United States, in 2011 on the set of an AJ Rafael music video.

They are reported as being the first musicians to have signed to a major record label due to their presence on Vine.

In addition to their two full-length albums, Us the Duo regularly releases new music, such as the songs "(Stop) Just Love", and "Slow Down Time" as well as a variety of covers, including "2015 Top Hits in 3.5 Minutes".

On March 28, 2024, the couple announced on a Facebook post that they had been living separate for some time and are in the process of a divorce.

[8][9] Michael Alvarado was born in Michigan and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended Appalachian State University.