Io openly say that you want to be as big as Michael Jackson is a statement that you'd better be ready to show and prove. Somehow critics don't think this feature will be to hard for Chicago's R&B, Pop sensation Anthony M. Being pronounced dead at birth and coming from the city of Chicago where all odds are against you would only be a few of many obstacles he would have to overcome.Anthony has always stated that from the age of three-years old he knew exactly what he wanted to become in life,and that was an entertainer. While watching a videotaped recording of Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous Tour HBO special, the young toddler mimicked every move while stating that one day he himself would attract and touch as many people in his crowds as "that man." Not knowing then that "that man" was Michael Jackson, the biggestPop star in musical history.Anthony's musical journey began at the tender age of seven when a classmate introduced him to a song and dance group called The Happiness Club that of which was a performing song and dance group of inner city kids fromChicago and surrounding areas that performed original material with powerful messages saying no to drugs, gangs and violence while saying yes to high self esteem, racial harmony and education. It was through The Happiness Club that Anthony had the privilege of performing for numerous schools, festivals, television shows and high end events, even opening up and performing for many big names such as Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Isaac Hayes, President Bill Clinton, Senator Colin Powell and In 2002, The Happiness Club even toured Paris, France performing for the Royalty Of Paris. While in The Happiness Club, one day Anthony's grandmother was approached by another parent suggesting that because of Anthony's high energy, charisma and talents, she should consider looking into getting the then nine year old Anthony into acting and modeling. Taking up on the well received advice, Anthony scored representation from some of the top Talent Agencies in Chicago like McBlaine Talent & Associates, Lily's and Stewart's Talent Agencies. He went on to land commercial acting and modeling gigs for some of the biggest Brands in the world such as, Sears, McDonald's, Whirlpool, Quaker Oats, Kellogg's and even acting along side a then unknown actress Ke-Ke Palmer in 1-2-3 Magic, a film and program that offers parents, pediatricians, mental Health professionals, grandparents, teachers and even babysitters a simple and gentle-but-firm approach to managing the behavior of 2 to 12-year-olds. Now 13 years old, his dreams of becoming the world's next biggest superstar burned hotter than ever. When Anthony's father seen the passion and seriousness in his son when it came to achieving his musical endeavors, Anthony SR. took on the role as young Anthony's manager booking studio sessions, live performances, interviews and even going as far as purchasing music equipment setting up young Anthony JR's first home recording studio where he would spend most if not all of his time writing, performing