Forrest "E.Q." West was born on March 12, 1988. Every since he was born he had a passion for music and showed dedication to it at a early age. His mother, Grammy award winner Deniece Williams, had major influence in his life without having to do much of anything. At the age of 8 he went and saw his mom perform in London and at that moment, when he saw the crowd he realized music was what he wanted to do with his life. It was in his blood. E.Q. is now 22 years old and is a fresh face in the world of music. Known for his love for RnB, he has incorporated Pop and a splash of Hip-Hop to create music that is original to say the least.