Though his somewhat misleading name may aptly represent his ma**ive, carved-in-stone physique, Tank is actually a sultry urban vocalist infatuated primarily with pa**ion and women. Born in Milwaukee, WI, before later moving to Clinton, MD, Tank took an instant interest in singing, partially due to his alliance to religion -- at church his cousin Alphonzo Jiles directed the choir and helped the aspiring vocalist foster his singing talent from an early age. But once Tank entered high school, his muscular body and wealth of motivation and talent led him toward varsity sports, resulting in a near chance to play college football. Instead though, Tank followed his heart and stuck with singing, even if the odds were stacked against him. His singing talent eventually led him to an opportunity to sing background vocals for Ginuwine during one of the superstar urban vocalist's tours. Next he found himself singing with Aaliyah and then Blackground Records founder Barry Hankerson, and his son (and company president) Jomo Hankerson took notice, offering Tank the opportunity to become a solo artist. In 2001, Tank realized his ambitions, seeing his debut album, Force of Nature, released to a national audience. A s**y album powered equally by Tank's late-night vocals and swooning themes, Force of Nature promised to position Tank alongside other soulfully seductive urban vocalists as Ginuwine and Jahiem. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide