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singing a Michael Jackson song at the age of 3. At age 9, Colby's parents had relocated to Altamonte Springs, Florida where he began collaborating with producer/songwriters, Full Force, who were responsible for numerous hits by the Backstreet Boys, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, 'N Sync, and Britney Spears. O'Douis's rise to fame began at 10 when he became the youngest recording artist ever signed to Motown Records to do a song for a major motion picture soundtrack. The song titled "Mouse in the House" was featured on the 1999 Stuart Little soundtrack. By age 14, O'Donis' passion for music had him opening shows for major recording artists including JoJo, B-5, Backstreet Boys, Brian McKnight, 98° and 'N Sync. Shortly after his 15th birthday, he relocated to Los Angeles with his parents in search of a record deal based on his 100+ song catalogue. O'Donis performed as an opening act for major stars in Los Angeles, as a well, strengthening his skills as a performer. In 2006, Akon heard O'Donis' demo tape and instantly signed him to his new label Konvict Muzik, a division of Interscope. O'Donis' first single, "What You Got" featuring Akon, was released in February 2008 and in April 2008 he was featured on the dance-hit "Just Dance" alongside Kon Live labelmate Lady GaGa. He went on to receive a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for his contributions to that track. O'Donis' debut album Colby O was released in September 2008 to a great critical and commercial response. "Performing and entertaining is what I live for. I want to be able to show the fans that I'm a 'real' musician as well as a singer and dancer," O'Donis has said. There is every indication that he will be.