Miguel Jontel Pimentel, born October 23, 1985, in San Pedro, California, to Mexican and Black parents, began writing songs as a teenager. He signed with Black Ice Records in 2004, releasing the single 'Getcha Hands Up!' from the shelved album Young & Free. After signing with Jive Records in 2007, he released his debut album All I Want Is You in 2010. His 2012 album Kaleidoscope Dream featured the Grammy-winning single 'Adorn' for Best R&B Song in 2013. Subsequent releases include Wildheart (2015), War & Leisure (2017) with 'Sky Walker' featuring Travis Scott, Viscera (2024), and Caos (2025). Miguel blends contemporary and alternative R&B with funk, hip hop, pop, rock, and electronic elements. Miguel is known for live performances that emphasize grooves and psychedelia, drawing from influences like Prince and Marvin Gaye.