Corey Latif Williams (born November 25, 1981), sometimes known as simply LATIF, is an American R&B singer and Grammy nominated songwriter Grammy Nominations: Best R&B Song Accessed December 11, 2007. He was the winner of Teen People's Who's Next contest. He is a mentee of Teddy Pendergrass. He was once signed to Motown Records. Biography Early life LATIF was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His early passion for music came mainly from his parents, who, ironically, were not musically-inclined. This passion for music developed into an interest in singing for he and his older brothers.A close friend of LATIF's family, Teddy Pendergrass, served as a mentor for the young budding artist. It was this mentorship that taught LATIF how to "deliver" songs. This relationship was nurtured by LATIF being taken along with Pendergrass to various interviews and appearances. He would often be allowed to sing alongside Pendergrass. It was this that led to LATIF being noticed by the daughter of a

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