American R&B singer Houston Edward Summers IV, known professionally as Houston,
was born October 26, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. He began his musical
journey by rapping with friends on the streets of Los Angeles. At age 15, he
frequently attended clubs where he listened to artists like Missy Elliott, R.
Kelly, and Lil' Jon. After minimal success with his debut album 6 X Lover,
Houston's breakthrough came with the release of sophomore record It's Already
Written in May 2004, which quickly gained him fame. The album featured the hit
single "I Like That", a collaboration with C...