Creative, Intelligent, Talented Young Man (C.I.T.Y) was born David Paul Baptiste, Jr. September 6, 1988 in New Orleans, Louisiana he first discovered his musical talent at the age of 10. Coming from a bloodline of musicians, C.I.T.Y was influenced by his Great Grandfather Louis Barbarian and Great Uncle Paul Barbarian who were both considered "Founders" in the movement of jazz music back in the 1940's. C.I.T.Y has a musical bloodline linking him to musical icons such as Darren Brazley, Stanley Clarke and Chris Severin.