I AM PROOF

Proof was born Kevin Soto in Pompano Beach on July 3 and his journey to becoming proof of God’s goodness has been a long and winding road. Born to a single mother, Kevin did not know his biological father. The lack of a strong, positive, male influence and the lure of the streets led Kevin down a dangerous and destructive path. At the age of 14 he began selling drugs after school. The turning point for Kevin was when he began high school. The school was located in the center of illegal activity and propelled Kevin to the next level of criminal life. As a ninth grader, he added stealing calls to his rap sheet and by the age of 15 was carrying guns. Kevin began smoking marijuana every morning before going to school in the ninth grade. Once considered a good student, he brought home his first “F,” the beginning of what would be a series of F’s and eventually lead to becoming a high school dropout.

Kevin had been in and out of juvenile detention centers since becoming a teenager. He had a stint in a drug rehabilitation program at the age of 16 and became a fugitive shortly thereafter. Dazed by the criminal life of cars, women and drugs, he continued down the road of undoing. By the age of 19, Kevin had his first son and was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Serving only six months, he immediately returned to the life of destruction. Not understanding the cycle that he was now a part of, Kevin was sentenced to five years in 1993. Serving two years, he returned again in 2002, in what would be his last permanent stay in prison.

Finally recognizing and accepting God’s hand in his life, things began to change for Kevin when he was released in 2004. He started working a legitimate job with a friend who he actually used to run the streets with, but who had changed his life. It was through this friend that Kevin was finally introduced to the positive, strong, male presence that he had longed for since childhood, Pastor John L. Mohorn, Jr. Through his teachings, Kevin slowly regained more than he had lost. He abandoned his life of crime and was now a weekly visitor at the same jail that had served as his home. Kevin and his wife repaired their relationship and he was a father to his children. He accepted God’s challenge and gave his life to Christ. In addition to his jail ministry, Kevin counsels about 20 young males at his church every week. He serves as vice president of the men’s ministry and alongside his wife, is an usher.

In 2009, Kevin became reacquainted with a positive blast from the past. Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback and childhood friend, Al Harris. Al asked Kevin if he was still rapping. Kevin had abandoned the rap game, but in his heart he still had love for music and performing. He told Al that he could no longer rap about the negative things in life, but had a positive message that he wanted to share. Al trusted Kevin’s artistic talent. The two formed 3irty1 Entertainment and allowed God to lead the way. The result: “PROOF,” the self-titled debut album.

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The label is dedicated to signing positive artists of all genres. Any type of music that will make the people move, but think at the same time is the mission of 3irty1 Entertainment!

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The label is dedicated to signing positive artists of all genres. Any type of music that will make the people move, but think at the same time is the mission of 3irty1 Entertainment!

Contact us for more info on becoming a part of the 3irty1 team!

3irty1 Entertainment is the brainchild of Al Harris and Kevin Soto, childhood friends from Pompano Beach, Florida. After years of toying with the idea, the two decided to take their love of music to the next level and in 2009 formed the label 3irty1 Entertainment. Inspired by his friend’s lyrical talent and commitment to make a difference in the lives of today’s youth, Al signed Kevin as the first artist of 3irty1 Entertainment.

The label is dedicated to signing positive artists of all genres. Any type of music that will make the people move, but think at the same time is the mission of 3irty1 Entertainment!

Contact us for more info on becoming a part of the 3irty1 team!